Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony WX1

Here is a extended overview of the Canon IXUS 165 versus Sony WX1, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the IXUS 165 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The IXUS 165 was revealed 5 years later than the WX1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the IXUS 165 matches up against the WX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon IXUS 165 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The full galleries are provided at Canon IXUS 165 Gallery & Sony WX1 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon IXUS 165 offers outer measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony WX1 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon IXUS 165 versus Sony WX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the IXUS 165 against the WX1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the IXUS 165 and WX1 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the IXUS 165 and WX1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The IXUS 165 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon IXUS 165 will provide you with more detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent IXUS 165 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.