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Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W570

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
26
Overall
38
Canon IXUS 165 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W570 Key Specs

Canon IXUS 165
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2015
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W570 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Canon IXUS 165 versus Sony W570, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and W570 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The IXUS 165 was brought out 4 years later than the W570 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the IXUS 165 grades vs the W570 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon IXUS 165 over the Sony W570

 IXUS 165 W570 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2011Fresher by 49 months

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Canon IXUS 165

 W570 IXUS 165 

Common features in the Canon IXUS 165 and Sony W570

 IXUS 165 W570 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon IXUS 165 offers physical dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony W570 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the IXUS 165 vs the W570.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the IXUS 165 and W570 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The graphic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the IXUS 165 and W570.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon IXUS 165 to deliver greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher IXUS 165 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Portrait photography info
Sony W570 Portrait photography info
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megapixel count good (20MP)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Street photography information
Sony W570 Street photography information
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W570 as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (0.8 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Travel photography highlights
Sony W570 Travel photography highlights
67
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
66
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Landscape photography advice
Sony W570 Landscape photography advice
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fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
38
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Vlogging information
Sony W570 Vlogging information
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fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon IXUS 165 and Sony W570
 Canon IXUS 165Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon IXUS 165 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2015-01-06 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 0.8fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 grams (0.28 pounds) 116 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L/LH NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $0 $159