Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S230
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S230 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 2000
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 115g - 91 x 57 x 20mm
- Announced February 2009
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Lets take a closer look at the Canon IXUS 165 versus Nikon S230, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and S230 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe IXUS 165 was launched 6 years after the S230 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the IXUS 165 grades against the S230 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon IXUS 165 and Nikon Coolpix S230. The complete galleries are available at Canon IXUS 165 Gallery and Nikon S230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon IXUS 165 over the Nikon S230
| IXUS 165 | S230 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2015 |  | February 2009 | More modern by 73 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon S230 over the Canon IXUS 165
| S230 | IXUS 165 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon IXUS 165 and Nikon S230
| IXUS 165 | S230 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen |
Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S230 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon IXUS 165 has got outside measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon S230 has specifications of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the IXUS 165 versus the S230.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the IXUS 165 and S230 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S230 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The picture underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the IXUS 165 and S230.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon IXUS 165 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent IXUS 165 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S230 Specifications
| Canon IXUS 165 | Nikon Coolpix S230 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Nikon |
| Model | Canon IXUS 165 | Nikon Coolpix S230 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2015-01-06 | 2009-02-03 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | DIGIC 4+ | - |
| 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 | 20 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 2000 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 0.8fps | 11.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 128 grams (0.28 lbs) | 115 grams (0.25 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
| 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 shots | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | NB-11L/LH | EN-EL10 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (3 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $0 | $150 |
