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Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W550

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
26
Overall
38
Canon IXUS 165 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W550 Key Specs

Canon IXUS 165
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2015
Sony W550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W550 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon IXUS 165 versus Sony W550, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and W550 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The IXUS 165 was announced 3 years later than the W550 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the IXUS 165 matches up against the W550 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon IXUS 165 over the Sony W550

 IXUS 165 W550 
RevealedJanuary 2015July 2011Fresher by 43 months

Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Canon IXUS 165

 W550 IXUS 165 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon IXUS 165 and Sony W550

 IXUS 165 W550 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon IXUS 165 comes with outside measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony W550 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon IXUS 165 versus Sony W550 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the IXUS 165 against the W550.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W550 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the IXUS 165 and W550 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W550 top view buttons comparison

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the IXUS 165 and W550.

Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon IXUS 165 to give you extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent IXUS 165 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W550 sensor size comparison

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Portrait photography information
Sony W550 Portrait photography information
39
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Street photography advice
Sony W550 Street photography advice
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Sports photography advice
Sony W550 Sports photography advice
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (0.8 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W550 as a Travel photography camera
67
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W550 as a Landscape photography camera
41
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
42
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W550 as a Vlogging camera
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
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rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon IXUS 165 and Sony W550
 Canon IXUS 165Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon IXUS 165 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2015-01-06 2011-07-24
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 0.8fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128 grams (0.28 lbs) 110 grams (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L/LH NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One -
Launch cost $0 $119