Canon IXUS 165

Canon IXUS 165 is Canon's Ultracompact digital camera initially revealed on January of 2015. The camera includes a 20MP, CCD 1/2.3" size sensor with a maximum resolution of 5152 x 3864.

The IXUS 165 is ranked #28 out of 151 in Ultracompact cameras and all around #806 out of 1465 for cameras in our database. Remember to check our Smart camera finder to get camera rankings based on your custom factors.

The following is a diagram of multiple criteria used in the scoring system.

You can view the IXUS 165 from different angles in the gallery below.

Here is a selection of good and bad points of the Canon IXUS 165 based on aspects which are oftentimes viewed as crucial in a digital camera.

The Canon IXUS 165 features the DIGIC 4+ processor chip. The dimension of the sensor in the Canon IXUS 165 is 6.17mm x 4.55mm (1/2.3"). The 28 mm² sensor has the capability to resolve 5152 x 3864 pixels with aspect ratios of 4:3 and 16:9. The camera includes Image Stabilization (Optical). Optical stabilization is superior than digital stabilization as the latter can easily cause cropping.

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The CCD sensor boasts 20MP and features a standard ISO range of 100 - 1600. Unfortunately, RAW files are not saved which means that you have less margin for error.

The image underneath shows the IXUS 165's sensor size when compared to other popular sizes. The IXUS 165 sensor comes with a crop factor of 5.8 and is displayed in green.

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To get a sense of different aspect ratios, you should refer to the graphic below.

Canon IXUS 165 has a weight of 0.28 lb (128 grams or 4.52 ounces) and features exterior dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9"). The weight of normal Ultracompact camera is 121 grams so the Canon IXUS 165 is on par compared with various competitors.

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Down below is a image of the Canon IXUS 165 next to a soft drink so you're able to have a feel for its size.

The top view underneath will illustrate the button layout on the IXUS 165.

The IXUS 165 has a built in lens with a focal range of 28-224mm giving it a 8.0 x zoom which is definitely not great nevertheless it may be convenient in some circumstances.

At it's widest 28mm, the lens offers an aperture of f3.2 and that's really sluggish and not very good in low light circumstances and you might find it difficult to capture a shallow depth of field. You might also have to increase your ISO setting which causes noisy photos. On the long end, 224mm comes to f6.9 making it quite sluggish and you may have to use slower shutter speeds.

The IXUS 165 has the following connectivity:

• USB Yes

Cameras which include NFC and / or Bluetooth support are able to be controlled wirelessly through smartphones. You are able to copy images and sometimes change settings without the hassle of connecting straight with the camera.

Certain apps also give a Liveview and click the shutter whenever you aren't close to the camera. If the camera features a HDMI out, it can easily be attached to an external display. A good number of cameras enable you to charge the battery using the USB port.

The maximum video quality in the Canon IXUS 165 is 1280 x 720 and it can save in MPEG-4 and H.264 file format. 720p is awful by today's standards. You should really try to get at least 1080p quality for decent video. The body doesn't feature a mic and / or headphone socket which means you have got zero control over your audio. It is probably best to shop for another model if you need better audio in your videos.

Canon IXUS 165 doesn't have weather proofing so wet conditions might damage the camera.

The Canon IXUS 165 includes a 2.7" fixed screen with a resolution of 230k dots.

Please be aware that the screen offers no touch support.

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The ViewFinder details regarding Canon IXUS 165 are as follows:

• ViewFinder None

In those sunny outdoor conditions that make the camera screens washed out and tricky to view, viewfinders will be rather helpful.

Canon IXUS 165 has the capability to shoot continuously at 0.8 frames per second. The maximum shutter speed is 1/2000s.

Canon IXUS 165 includes just built-in flash without external flash ability.

Canon IXUS 165 includes only Contrast Detect AF and does not have Phase Detect AF. Phase Detection autofocusing is more faster and exact than Contrast Detect autofocusing. The camera includes Face detection which makes it useful for people photography.

It includes 9 focus points to pick from. It also has Tracking AF for objects on the move. Canon IXUS 165 doesn't have manual focus. Manual focus ability is good for low light occasions or you require more accurate focus control.

The battery (NB-11L/LH) for the Canon IXUS 165 is designed to last for 220 shutters according to the CIPA benchmarks which is similar to its rivals. The general Ultracompact camera battery life is 214. Nikon L32 has the highest possible (320) battery life for this group of cameras.

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The following illustration presents a summation of the Canon IXUS 165 for specific kinds of photography. To see more, have a look at the specific section underneath.

The Canon IXUS 165 receives a points tally of 38 which is really bad, and means the camera is not really appropriate for portrait photography. Taking portrait images favors greatly towards sensor specs, support for RAW files plus the ability to use off-camera lighting.

Getting a modest points total of 59, the Canon IXUS 165 is relatively adequate to use in street photography. A good street photography camera has a good balance of image quality plus portability.

A really bad sports photography points total of 43 suggests the Canon IXUS 165 is not really appropriate for taking pictures of sports. A camera needs excellent autofocus and fast continuous shooting for sports photography.

Weight is very critical when getting a camera for travel. Over-all, the Canon IXUS 165 gets a very good 67 as a travel camera which is a good choice to purchase for your holidays.

For anyone who is looking to purchase a digital camera for landscape photographs, the most critical factor is going to be image quality. The Canon IXUS 165 at it's really bad score of 41 for a landscape camera is not really appropriate among it's rivals.

A camera for vlogging should come with a articulating screen, microphone port and ideally image stabilization. Taking all things into account, the Canon IXUS 165 is not really appropriate for vlogging as it comes to a really bad score of 32.

If you want alternatives to the IXUS 165, here is a range of the highest scored cameras which fall under the family of Ultracompact.

The diagram listed below will give you a bird's eye view of the IXUS 165 vs it's top rated competitors listed previously.

Here are a handful of other cameras you might look into as alternatives. To check out a full comparison, simply click the "compare" link.