Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony WX9
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony WX9 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
- Announced January 2015
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2011
Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony WX9 Overview
Here is a in depth assessment of the Canon IXUS 165 versus Sony WX9, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and WX9 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe IXUS 165 was revealed 4 years later than the WX9 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the IXUS 165 grades versus the WX9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony WX9 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon IXUS 165 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The full galleries are viewable at Canon IXUS 165 Gallery & Sony WX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon IXUS 165 over the Sony WX9
IXUS 165 | WX9 | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | January 2011 | Fresher by 49 months |
Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Canon IXUS 165
WX9 | IXUS 165 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon IXUS 165 and Sony WX9
IXUS 165 | WX9 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon IXUS 165 offers exterior dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony WX9 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Check the Canon IXUS 165 versus Sony WX9 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the IXUS 165 against the WX9.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the IXUS 165 and WX9 is 96 and 99 respectively.
Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the IXUS 165 and WX9.
Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon IXUS 165 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer IXUS 165 will have an edge in sensor technology.
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony WX9 Specifications
Canon IXUS 165 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon IXUS 165 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2015-01-06 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4+ | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 20MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 0.8 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 5.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 128g (0.28 lbs) | - |
Dimensions | 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photos | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11L/LH | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $0 | $188 |