Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S1200pj

Below is a comprehensive review of the Canon IXUS 165 versus Nikon S1200pj, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and S1200pj (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The IXUS 165 was announced 3 years later than the S1200pj and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the IXUS 165 grades vs the S1200pj when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon IXUS 165 & Nikon Coolpix S1200pj. The whole galleries are provided at Canon IXUS 165 Gallery & Nikon S1200pj Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon IXUS 165 has got outside dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon S1200pj has specifications of 107mm x 64mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the IXUS 165 vs the S1200pj.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the IXUS 165 and S1200pj is 96 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The photograph below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the IXUS 165 and S1200pj.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon IXUS 165 to provide more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher IXUS 165 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.