Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S02

In this article, we will be matching up the Canon IXUS 165 and Nikon S02, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and S02 (13MP) and the IXUS 165 (1/2.3") and S02 (1/3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The IXUS 165 was released 17 months later than the S02 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the IXUS 165 matches up against the S02 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon IXUS 165 & Nikon Coolpix S02. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon IXUS 165 Gallery & Nikon S02 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon IXUS 165 enjoys external measurements 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 S02 has dimensions of 77mm x 51mm x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the IXUS 165 versus the S02.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the IXUS 165 and S02 is 96 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The graphic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the IXUS 165 and S02.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The IXUS 165 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon IXUS 165 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher IXUS 165 will have an advantage in sensor technology.