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Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W830

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
26
Overall
38
Canon IXUS 165 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W830 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
  • Introduced January 2015
Sony W830
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon IXUS 165 over the Sony W830

 IXUS 165 W830 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2014Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Canon IXUS 165

 W830 IXUS 165 

Common features in the Canon IXUS 165 and Sony W830

 IXUS 165 W830 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W830 size comparison

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

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W830 Portrait photography highlights
39
megapixel count decent (20MP)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
38
megapixel count good (20MP)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Street photography info
Sony W830 Street photography info
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Sports photography info
Sony W830 Sports photography info
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (0.8 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon IXUS 165
Travel photography with Sony W830
67
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
67
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon IXUS 165
Landscape photography with Sony W830
41
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
41
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon IXUS 165
Vlogging with Sony W830
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
32
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon IXUS 165 and Sony W830
 Canon IXUS 165Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
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