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Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S80

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
26
Overall
38
Canon IXUS 165 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S80 Key Specs

Canon IXUS 165
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2015
Nikon S80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 63 x 17mm
  • Revealed September 2010
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S80 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S80, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and S80 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The IXUS 165 was brought out 4 years later than the S80 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the IXUS 165 scores versus the S80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon IXUS 165 over the Nikon S80

 IXUS 165 S80 
RevealedJanuary 2015September 2010Fresher by 53 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S80 over the Canon IXUS 165

 S80 IXUS 165 
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution819k230kSharper display (+589k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon IXUS 165 and Nikon S80

 IXUS 165 S80 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S80 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon IXUS 165 comes with external dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon S80 has specifications of 99mm x 63mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the IXUS 165 versus the S80.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S80 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the IXUS 165 and S80 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S80 top view buttons comparison

Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S80 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the IXUS 165 and S80.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon IXUS 165 to produce greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher IXUS 165 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S80 sensor size comparison

Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon IXUS 165
Portrait photography with Nikon S80
39
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S80 as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon IXUS 165
Sports photography with Nikon S80
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
low frames per second (0.8 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.3 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (150 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Travel photography features
Nikon S80 Travel photography features
67
decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
60
offers focus by touch
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (150 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Landscape photography info
Nikon S80 Landscape photography info
41
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
36
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery power (150 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S80 as a Vlogging camera
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
30
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon S80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon IXUS 165 and Nikon S80
 Canon IXUS 165Nikon Coolpix S80
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon IXUS 165 Nikon Coolpix S80
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2015-01-06 2010-09-08
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ Expeed C2
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 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 819 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 0.8 frames per sec 1.3 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 gr (0.28 pounds) 133 gr (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 99 x 63 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7")
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 images 150 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L/LH EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $0 $191