Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S230

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.