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Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S6400

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37
Canon IXUS 165 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6400 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S6400 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 S6400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 58 x 27mm
  • Announced August 2012
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S6400 Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Canon IXUS 165 versus Nikon S6400, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and S6400 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The IXUS 165 was brought out 2 years later than the S6400 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the IXUS 165 scores against the S6400 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon IXUS 165 over the Nikon S6400

 IXUS 165 S6400 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015August 2012More recent by 29 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S6400 over the Canon IXUS 165

 S6400 IXUS 165 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon IXUS 165 and Nikon S6400

 IXUS 165 S6400 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S6400 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon IXUS 165 has external measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon S6400 has measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the IXUS 165 compared to the S6400.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S6400 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the IXUS 165 and S6400 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S6400 top view buttons comparison

Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S6400 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the IXUS 165 and S6400.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon IXUS 165 to offer you more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern IXUS 165 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S6400 sensor size comparison

Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S6400 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S6400 Portrait photography factors
38
decent megapixels (20MP)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Street photography highlights
Nikon S6400 Street photography highlights
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competitors (150g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Sports photography information
Nikon S6400 Sports photography information
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (0.8 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (160 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon IXUS 165
Travel photography with Nikon S6400
67
decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
63
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (160 shots)
heavier than competitors (150 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Landscape photography information
Nikon S6400 Landscape photography information
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
41
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery life (160 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon IXUS 165
Vlogging with Nikon S6400
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
33
decently wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic support
heavier than competitors (150g)
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S6400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon IXUS 165 and Nikon S6400
 Canon IXUS 165Nikon Coolpix S6400
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon IXUS 165 Nikon Coolpix S6400
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2015-01-06 2012-08-22
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
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) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 0.8fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128g (0.28 lbs) 150g (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 95 x 58 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 160 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L/LH EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $0 $500