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Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony WX9

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37
Canon IXUS 165 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony WX9 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
  • Announced January 2015
Sony WX9
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon IXUS 165 over the Sony WX9

 IXUS 165 WX9 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2011Fresher by 49 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Canon IXUS 165

 WX9 IXUS 165 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon IXUS 165 and Sony WX9

 IXUS 165 WX9 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony WX9 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon IXUS 165
Portrait photography with Sony WX9
38
good resolution (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Sports photography advice
Sony WX9 Sports photography advice
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second low (0.8 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Travel photography info
Sony WX9 Travel photography info
67
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
67
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Landscape photography information
Sony WX9 Landscape photography information
41
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
43
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon IXUS 165
Vlogging with Sony WX9
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
33
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon IXUS 165 and Sony WX9
 Canon IXUS 165Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
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