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Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon A10

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37
Canon IXUS 165 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A10 front
Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
23
Overall
33

Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon A10 Key Specs

Canon IXUS 165
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2015
Nikon A10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 160g - 96 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2016
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon A10 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Canon IXUS 165 and Nikon A10, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and A10 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The IXUS 165 was launched 12 months earlier than the A10 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the IXUS 165 matches up vs the A10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon IXUS 165 over the Nikon A10

 IXUS 165 A10 

Reasons to pick Nikon A10 over the Canon IXUS 165

 A10 IXUS 165 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016January 2015Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Canon IXUS 165 and Nikon A10

 IXUS 165 A10 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon A10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon IXUS 165 comes with external measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Nikon A10 has proportions of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the IXUS 165 and the A10.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon A10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the IXUS 165 and A10 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon A10 top view buttons comparison

Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon A10 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The photograph here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the IXUS 165 and A10.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon IXUS 165 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older IXUS 165 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon A10 sensor size comparison

Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon A10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon A10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon A10 as a Portrait photography camera
38
MP count decent (20MP)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
36
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Street photography features
Nikon A10 Street photography features
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competitors (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon IXUS 165
Sports photography with Nikon A10
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (0.8 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
37
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
low frames per second (1.2 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Travel photography details
Nikon A10 Travel photography details
67
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
62
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (160g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon A10 as a Landscape photography camera
41
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
39
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon IXUS 165
Vlogging with Nikon A10
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
30
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (160 grams)
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon A10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon IXUS 165 and Nikon A10
 Canon IXUS 165Nikon Coolpix A10
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon IXUS 165 Nikon Coolpix A10
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-01-06 2016-01-14
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 0.8 frames per sec 1.2 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 gr (0.28 lb) 160 gr (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photos 200 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-11L/LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $0 $90