Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S3100

The following is a detailed analysis of the Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S3100, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and S3100 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The IXUS 165 was introduced 3 years after the S3100 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the IXUS 165 grades versus the S3100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon IXUS 165 and Nikon Coolpix S3100. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon IXUS 165 Gallery and Nikon S3100 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon IXUS 165 offers outside dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3100 has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the IXUS 165 vs the S3100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the IXUS 165 and S3100 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The pic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the IXUS 165 and S3100.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon IXUS 165 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer IXUS 165 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.