Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S2900

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon IXUS 165 and Nikon S2900, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and the S2900 (20MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The IXUS 165 was released within a month of the S2900 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the IXUS 165 matches up versus the S2900 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon IXUS 165 and Nikon Coolpix S2900. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon IXUS 165 Gallery and Nikon S2900 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon IXUS 165 provides external 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) whilst the Nikon S2900 has measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Canon IXUS 165 and Nikon S2900 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the IXUS 165 compared to the S2900.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the IXUS 165 and S2900 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The picture below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the IXUS 165 and S2900.

To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photos though you need to consider the release date of the products into consideration.