Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W810

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon IXUS 165 versus Sony W810, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and the W810 (20MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The IXUS 165 was introduced 13 months later than the W810 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the IXUS 165 scores vs the W810 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon IXUS 165 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon IXUS 165 Gallery & Sony W810 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon IXUS 165 offers outer dimensions 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 W810 has dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the IXUS 165 compared to the W810.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the IXUS 165 and W810 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The visual below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the IXUS 165 and W810.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures but you may want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent IXUS 165 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.