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Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S4000

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
26
Overall
38
Canon IXUS 165 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4000 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S4000 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
  • Released January 2015
Nikon S4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Released February 2010
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S4000 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Canon IXUS 165 and Nikon S4000, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and S4000 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The IXUS 165 was brought out 4 years later than the S4000 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the IXUS 165 scores versus the S4000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon IXUS 165 over the Nikon S4000

 IXUS 165 S4000 
ReleasedJanuary 2015February 2010Fresher by 60 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S4000 over the Canon IXUS 165

 S4000 IXUS 165 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon IXUS 165 and Nikon S4000

 IXUS 165 S4000 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S4000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon IXUS 165 comes with exterior measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon S4000 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the IXUS 165 and the S4000.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S4000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the IXUS 165 and S4000 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S4000 top view buttons comparison

Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S4000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the IXUS 165 and S4000.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon IXUS 165 to deliver extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern IXUS 165 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S4000 sensor size comparison

Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S4000 as a Portrait photography camera
39
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S4000 as a Street photography camera
59
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon IXUS 165
Sports photography with Nikon S4000
44
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (0.8 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
17
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Travel photography information
Nikon S4000 Travel photography information
67
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
58
flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S4000 Landscape photography factors
41
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
32
decently wide (27mm)
good sized screen (3")
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S4000 as a Vlogging camera
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
28
decently wide (27mm)
built-in touchscreen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon IXUS 165 and Nikon S4000
 Canon IXUS 165Nikon Coolpix S4000
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon IXUS 165 Nikon Coolpix S4000
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2015-01-06 2010-02-03
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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 0.8fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 grams (0.28 pounds) 131 grams (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID 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 Single Single
Price at release $0 $200