Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S220

In this write-up, we are matching up the Canon IXUS 165 and Nikon S220, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and S220 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The IXUS 165 was brought out 6 years after the S220 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the IXUS 165 grades against the S220 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon IXUS 165 & Nikon Coolpix S220. The entire galleries are provided at Canon IXUS 165 Gallery & Nikon S220 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon IXUS 165 enjoys outer dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon S220 has dimensions of 90mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the IXUS 165 compared to the S220.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the IXUS 165 and S220 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the IXUS 165 and S220.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon IXUS 165 to offer greater detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger IXUS 165 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.