Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W830
96 Imaging
45 Features
26 Overall
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96 Imaging
45 Features
26 Overall
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W830 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2015
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
- Launched January 2014

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W830 Overview
Here is a complete assessment of the Canon IXUS 165 and Sony W830, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The resolution of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and the W830 (20MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The IXUS 165 was manufactured 13 months later than the W830 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the IXUS 165 scores versus the W830 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W830 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon IXUS 165 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The entire galleries are provided at Canon IXUS 165 Gallery & Sony W830 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon IXUS 165 over the Sony W830
IXUS 165 | W830 | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2014 | Fresher by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Canon IXUS 165
W830 | IXUS 165 |
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Common features in the Canon IXUS 165 and Sony W830
IXUS 165 | W830 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon IXUS 165 offers exterior measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony W830 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
Analyze the Canon IXUS 165 and Sony W830 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the IXUS 165 compared to the W830.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the IXUS 165 and W830 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The visual below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the IXUS 165 and W830.
As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files however you should really consider the age of the products into consideration. The younger IXUS 165 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

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Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W830 Specifications
Canon IXUS 165 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon IXUS 165 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2015-01-06 | 2014-01-07 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 | 20 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 5152 x 3864 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.3-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 0.8 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 2.80 m (with ISO auto) |
Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 128g (0.28 lbs) | 122g (0.27 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
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 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11L/LH | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $0 | $128 |