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Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S70

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37
Canon IXUS 165 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S70 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 S70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 97 x 61 x 20mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S70 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon IXUS 165 and Nikon S70, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and S70 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The IXUS 165 was introduced 5 years after the S70 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the IXUS 165 scores vs the S70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon IXUS 165 over the Nikon S70

 IXUS 165 S70 
RevealedJanuary 2015August 2009Newer by 67 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Canon IXUS 165

 S70 IXUS 165 
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution288k230kSharper screen (+58k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon IXUS 165 and Nikon S70

 IXUS 165 S70 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S70 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon IXUS 165 provides physical measurements 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 S70 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon IXUS 165 and Nikon S70 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the IXUS 165 and the S70.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S70 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the IXUS 165 and S70 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S70 top view buttons comparison

Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S70 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The pic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the IXUS 165 and S70.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon IXUS 165 to give extra detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern IXUS 165 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S70 sensor size comparison

Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S70 Portrait photography advice
38
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon IXUS 165
Street photography with Nikon S70
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Sports photography information
Nikon S70 Sports photography information
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps low (0.8 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
34
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S70 as a Travel photography camera
67
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
56
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S70 Landscape photography factors
41
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
decently wide (28mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Vlogging details
Nikon S70 Vlogging details
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
30
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (160g)
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon IXUS 165 and Nikon S70
 Canon IXUS 165Nikon Coolpix S70
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon IXUS 165 Nikon Coolpix S70
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2015-01-06 2009-08-04
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ Expeed
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 288k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 0.8 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
External flash
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 gr (0.28 lb) 160 gr (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 97 x 61 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $0 $290