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Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S1100pj

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
26
Overall
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Canon IXUS 165 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1100pj front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S1100pj 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
  • Introduced January 2015
Nikon S1100pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 180g - 101 x 68 x 24mm
  • Introduced August 2010
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S1100pj Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S1100pj, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and S1100pj (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The IXUS 165 was manufactured 4 years after the S1100pj which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the IXUS 165 scores vs the S1100pj in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon IXUS 165 over the Nikon S1100pj

 IXUS 165 S1100pj 
IntroducedJanuary 2015August 2010More modern by 54 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S1100pj over the Canon IXUS 165

 S1100pj IXUS 165 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon IXUS 165 and Nikon S1100pj

 IXUS 165 S1100pj 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S1100pj Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon IXUS 165 has 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) and the Nikon S1100pj has measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the IXUS 165 versus the S1100pj.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S1100pj size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the IXUS 165 and S1100pj is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S1100pj top view buttons comparison

Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S1100pj Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The image below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the IXUS 165 and S1100pj.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon IXUS 165 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer IXUS 165 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S1100pj sensor size comparison

Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S1100pj Screen and ViewFinder

Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S1100pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S1100pj Portrait photography factors
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good megapixels (20 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Street photography highlights
Nikon S1100pj Street photography highlights
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
54
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (180 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon IXUS 165
Sports photography with Nikon S1100pj
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (0.8 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Travel photography advice
Nikon S1100pj Travel photography advice
67
good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
61
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (180g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon IXUS 165
Landscape photography with Nikon S1100pj
41
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
42
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon IXUS 165
Vlogging with Nikon S1100pj
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quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
29
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
heavier than competition in class (180 grams)
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S1100pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon IXUS 165 and Nikon S1100pj
 Canon IXUS 165Nikon Coolpix S1100pj
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon IXUS 165 Nikon Coolpix S1100pj
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2015-01-06 2010-08-17
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 0.8fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
External flash
AEB
White balance 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128 gr (0.28 lb) 180 gr (0.40 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 101 x 68 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L/LH EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $0 $399