Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S4100

Here is a in depth review of the Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S4100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and S4100 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The IXUS 165 was revealed 3 years later than the S4100 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the IXUS 165 matches up versus the S4100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon IXUS 165 & Nikon Coolpix S4100. The full galleries are available at Canon IXUS 165 Gallery & Nikon S4100 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon IXUS 165 enjoys 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 S4100 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the IXUS 165 versus the S4100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the IXUS 165 and S4100 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the IXUS 165 and S4100.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon IXUS 165 to give you greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer IXUS 165 will have an advantage in sensor tech.