Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon L31

Let's take a closer look at the Canon IXUS 165 and Nikon L31, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and L31 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The IXUS 165 was brought out at a similar time to the L31 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the IXUS 165 scores vs the L31 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon IXUS 165 & Nikon Coolpix L31. The entire galleries are provided at Canon IXUS 165 Gallery & Nikon L31 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon IXUS 165 enjoys exterior dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon L31 has proportions of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the IXUS 165 vs the L31.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the IXUS 165 and L31 is 96 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The visual below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the IXUS 165 and L31.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon IXUS 165 to resolve more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.