Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S3000
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S3000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 116g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Launched February 2010
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The following is a extensive overview of the Canon IXUS 165 and Nikon S3000, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and S3000 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe IXUS 165 was launched 4 years after the S3000 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the IXUS 165 matches up vs the S3000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon IXUS 165 & Nikon Coolpix S3000. The complete galleries are available at Canon IXUS 165 Gallery & Nikon S3000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon IXUS 165 over the Nikon S3000
| IXUS 165 | S3000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2015 |  | February 2010 | Newer by 60 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the Canon IXUS 165
| S3000 | IXUS 165 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon IXUS 165 and Nikon S3000
| IXUS 165 | S3000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Same screen dimensions |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | No Touch friendly screen |
Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S3000 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon IXUS 165 provides exterior measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3000 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the IXUS 165 against the S3000.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the IXUS 165 and S3000 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S3000 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The picture underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the IXUS 165 and S3000.
All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon IXUS 165 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer IXUS 165 should have an edge in sensor technology.
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S3000 Specifications
| Canon IXUS 165 | Nikon Coolpix S3000 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Nikon |
| Model | Canon IXUS 165 | Nikon Coolpix S3000 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2015-01-06 | 2010-02-03 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | DIGIC 4+ | Expeed C2 |
| 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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 27-108mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.2-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 8cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 0.8 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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 support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 128 grams (0.28 lb) | 116 grams (0.26 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| 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 photos | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | NB-11L/LH | EN-EL10 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $0 | $150 |