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Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S3000

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
26
Overall
38
Canon IXUS 165 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3000 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S3000 Key Specs

Canon IXUS 165
(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
Nikon S3000
(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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Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S3000 Overview

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").

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The 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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Reasons to pick Canon IXUS 165 over the Nikon S3000

 IXUS 165 S3000 
LaunchedJanuary 2015February 2010Newer 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 typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S3000 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S3000 sensor size comparison

Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Portrait photography features
Nikon S3000 Portrait photography features
39
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Street photography details
Nikon S3000 Street photography details
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon IXUS 165
Sports photography with Nikon S3000
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (0.8 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
17
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon IXUS 165
Travel photography with Nikon S3000
67
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
58
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S3000 as a Landscape photography camera
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
28
really wide (27mm)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon IXUS 165
Vlogging with Nikon S3000
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
26
really wide (27mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon IXUS 165 and Nikon S3000
 Canon IXUS 165Nikon 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