Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon A10
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon A10 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon A10 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon IXUS 165 & Nikon Coolpix A10. The complete galleries are available at Canon IXUS 165 Gallery & Nikon A10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon IXUS 165 over the Nikon A10
IXUS 165 | A10 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon A10 over the Canon IXUS 165
A10 | IXUS 165 | |||
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Announced | January 2016 | ![]() | January 2015 | Fresher by 12 months |
Common features in the Canon IXUS 165 and Nikon A10
IXUS 165 | A10 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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).
Check the Canon IXUS 165 and Nikon A10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon A10 Specifications
Canon IXUS 165 | Nikon Coolpix A10 | |
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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 |