Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR vs Canon IXUS 165

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR and the Canon IXUS 165, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR was introduced in January 2013 and Canon IXUS 165 was introduced in January 2015. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR Highlights

      • 16 MP 1/2-inch EXR-CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 920k dot Fixed Screen
      • 11.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-In Wi-Fi

      Canon IXUS 165 Highlights

      • 20 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 0.8 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR and Canon IXUS 165.

      PROS

      Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR

      Canon IXUS 165

      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Light - 232 g (0.51 lb / 8.18 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 128 g (0.28 lb / 4.52 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR

      Canon IXUS 165

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.8 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR

      Canon IXUS 165

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   Sensor Resolution - 20 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR over Canon IXUS 165.

      Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR vs Canon IXUS 165
      Larger Sensor 1/2-inch vs 1/2.3-inch
      Higher Native ISO 3,200 vs 1,600
      RAW Support vs
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 25 mm vs 28 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 500 mm vs 224 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 20x vs 8x
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.3 vs f/6.9
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.70"
      Higher Resolution Screen 920k dot vs 230k dot
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 11.0 fps vs 0.8 fps
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Average Metering vs
      Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720
      HDMI Output Mini vs
      Speaker Mono vs
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono
      Built-In Wi-Fi vs
      Longer Battery Life 260 shots vs 220 shots

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      Advantage of Canon IXUS 165

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon IXUS 165 over Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR.

      Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR vs Canon IXUS 165
      Higher Sensor Resolution 16 Megapixel vs 20 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4608 x 3456 vs 5152 x 3864
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.5 vs f/3.2
      Min Normal Focus Distance 45 cm vs 5 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance 5 cm vs 1 cm
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 8 sec vs 15 sec
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Lighter 232 g (0.51 lb / 8.18 oz) vs 128 g (0.28 lb / 4.52 oz)

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      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR Canon IXUS 165
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO3,2001,600
        Face Detection
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        Light232 g (0.51 lb / 8.18 oz)128 g (0.28 lb / 4.52 oz)
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR Canon IXUS 165
        Small Sensor1/2-inch1/2.3-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing
        Short Battery Life260 shots220 shots

      Screen

      Screen

      Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR has a 3.0" screen with 920k dot resolution and Canon IXUS 165 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

      Sensor

      Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR features a 16 megapixel 1/2-inch EXR-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.4 x 4.8 mm and a total area of 30.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200 and expands to 100 - 12,800 in boosted mode. Canon IXUS 165 features a 20 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600.

      Photography Features

      Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR is equipped with EXR II processor and can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608 x 3072, 4608 x 2592, 3264 x 2448, 3264 x 1840, 2304 x 1728, 2304 x 1536, 1920 x 1080 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Canon IXUS 165 is equipped with DIGIC 4+ processor and can take pictures up to 5152 x 3864 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 5152 x 2896 (16:9), 3648 x 2736, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi on Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR has a built-in Wi-Fi (802.11, 2.4 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR comes with NP-50A battery pack with battery life of 260 shots and Canon IXUS 165 comes with NB-11L/LH battery pack with battery life of 220 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR, and up to 1/2000 sec on Canon IXUS 165. Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR can shoot continuously up to 11.0 fps. Canon IXUS 165 can shoot continuously up to 0.8 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 3.70 m Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m on Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR and 3.00 m on Canon IXUS 165..

      Physical Parameters

      Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR body has dimensions of 105 x 61 x 36 mm (4.13 x 2.4 x 1.42") and Canon IXUS 165 body has dimensions of 95 x 54 x 22 mm (3.74 x 2.13 x 0.87"). Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR weighs 232 g (0.51 lb / 8.18 oz) and Canon IXUS 165 weighs 128 g (0.28 lb / 4.52 oz).

      Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR

      Canon IXUS 165

      105 mm

      61 mm

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      95 mm

      54 mm

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      Size comparisons of Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR and Canon IXUS 165

      Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR and Canon IXUS 165 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR

      Canon IXUS 165

      POOR
      52
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      50
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR

      Canon IXUS 165

      GOOD
      74
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      71
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.8 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR

      Canon IXUS 165

      GOOD
      72
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      71
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.8 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR

      Canon IXUS 165

      GOOD
      75
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      71
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR

      Canon IXUS 165

      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 232 g (0.51 lb / 8.18 oz)
      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 128 g (0.28 lb / 4.52 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR

      Canon IXUS 165

      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 232 g (0.51 lb / 8.18 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 128 g (0.28 lb / 4.52 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR and Canon IXUS 165 and give them scores of 63 and 51 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR

      Canon IXUS 165

      OVERALL
      63
      OVERALL
      51

      Sensor

      Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR

      Canon IXUS 165

      POOR
      53
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 20 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR

      Canon IXUS 165

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.8 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR

      Canon IXUS 165

      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR

      Canon IXUS 165

      GOOD
      84
      •   Face Detection
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR

      Canon IXUS 165

      AVERAGE
      57
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR

      Canon IXUS 165

      GOOD
      75
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      36
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR

      Canon IXUS 165

      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 232 g (0.51 lb / 8.18 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      45
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 128 g (0.28 lb / 4.52 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots


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