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Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S3700

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37
Canon IXUS 165 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3700 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
32
Overall
39

Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S3700 Key Specs

Canon IXUS 165
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2015
Nikon S3700
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 118g - 96 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2015
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S3700 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S3700, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and the S3700 (20MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The IXUS 165 was revealed about the same time to the S3700 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the IXUS 165 matches up versus the S3700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon IXUS 165 over the Nikon S3700

 IXUS 165 S3700 

Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the Canon IXUS 165

 S3700 IXUS 165 

Common features in the Canon IXUS 165 and Nikon S3700

 IXUS 165 S3700 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2015Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S3700 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Canon IXUS 165 offers physical dimensions 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 S3700 has specifications of 96mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the IXUS 165 vs the S3700.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S3700 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the IXUS 165 and S3700 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S3700 top view buttons comparison

Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S3700 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the IXUS 165 and S3700.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of files although you will need to take the production date of the products into consideration.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S3700 sensor size comparison

Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S3700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S3700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Portrait photography info
Nikon S3700 Portrait photography info
38
good MP (20 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
38
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon IXUS 165
Street photography with Nikon S3700
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Sports photography information
Nikon S3700 Sports photography information
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (0.8 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
offers tracking focus
great battery (240 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S3700 as a Travel photography camera
67
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
70
great battery (240 per charge)
megapixel count good (20MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S3700 Landscape photography factors
41
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
44
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
great battery (240 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S3700 Vlogging highlights
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
32
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S3700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon IXUS 165 and Nikon S3700
 Canon IXUS 165Nikon Coolpix S3700
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon IXUS 165 Nikon Coolpix S3700
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-01-06 2015-01-14
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 0.8fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 gr (0.28 lbs) 118 gr (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 96 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 240 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L/LH EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $0 $175