Canon IXUS 165

About the Canon IXUS 165

Released in January 2015, the Canon IXUS 165 pairs a 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor of about 20 megapixels with an 8x optical zoom covering 28-224 mm in 35mm terms. The maximum aperture runs from F3.2 at the wide end to F6.9 at full telephoto, so the lens suits daylight shooting best.

The body measures 95 x 54 x 22 mm and weighs about 128 g, which puts it comfortably in a jacket pocket. A 2.7-inch monitor handles framing and playback, and images are saved to SD, SDHC or SDXC cards. The 28 mm wide end gives enough room for street scenes, interiors and group portraits, while 224 mm reaches distant signs or details across a courtyard. Power comes from an NB-11L lithium-ion pack. It is a straightforward point-and-shoot built around a CCD sensor, with a modest zoom range and a small, light body.

Buying one used

This camera runs on an NB-11L lithium-ion battery, so check that the pack holds a charge and that a charger is included. Extend the 8x lens fully and retract it a few times, look over the 2.7-inch screen, and try an SD, SDHC or SDXC card.