Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S7000
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S7000 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 165g - 99 x 60 x 27mm
- Announced February 2015

Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S7000 Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Canon IXUS 165 versus Nikon S7000, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and S7000 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The IXUS 165 was launched at a similar time to the S7000 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the IXUS 165 grades versus the S7000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S7000 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon IXUS 165 and Nikon Coolpix S7000. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon IXUS 165 Gallery and Nikon S7000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon IXUS 165 over the Nikon S7000
IXUS 165 | S7000 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S7000 over the Canon IXUS 165
S7000 | IXUS 165 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon IXUS 165 and Nikon S7000
IXUS 165 | S7000 | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | ![]() | February 2015 | Same generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S7000 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon IXUS 165 has outer 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) while the Nikon S7000 has sizing of 99mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).
Check out the Canon IXUS 165 versus Nikon S7000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the IXUS 165 versus the S7000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the IXUS 165 and S7000 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S7000 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the IXUS 165 and S7000.
As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon IXUS 165 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively.

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Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S7000 Specifications
Canon IXUS 165 | Nikon Coolpix S7000 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon IXUS 165 | Nikon Coolpix S7000 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2015-01-06 | 2015-02-10 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
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 | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Peak resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
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) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.4-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 0.8fps | 9.2fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 5.70 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 128 grams (0.28 lb) | 165 grams (0.36 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 99 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 photographs | 180 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-11L/LH | EN-EL19 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $0 | $280 |