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Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon D810A

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
26
Overall
38
Canon IXUS 165 front
 
Nikon D810A front
Portability
55
Imaging
75
Features
80
Overall
77

Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon D810A 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
  • Introduced January 2015
Nikon D810A
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 880g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Released February 2015
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon D810A Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the Canon IXUS 165 and Nikon D810A, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the IXUS 165 (20MP) and D810A (36MP) and the IXUS 165 (1/2.3") and D810A (Full frame) come with different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The IXUS 165 was announced within a month of the D810A and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon IXUS 165 being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon D810A being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the IXUS 165 grades vs the D810A in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon IXUS 165 over the Nikon D810A

 IXUS 165 D810A 

Reasons to pick Nikon D810A over the Canon IXUS 165

 D810A IXUS 165 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display dimension3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1229k230kSharper display (+999k dot)

Common features in the Canon IXUS 165 and Nikon D810A

 IXUS 165 D810A 
ReleasedJanuary 2015February 2015Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon D810A Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon IXUS 165 enjoys outside 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) and the Nikon D810A has dimensions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 880 grams (1.94 lbs).

Analyze the Canon IXUS 165 and Nikon D810A in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the IXUS 165 and the D810A.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon D810A size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the IXUS 165 and D810A is 96 and 55 respectively.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon D810A top view buttons comparison

Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon D810A Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The graphic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the IXUS 165 and D810A.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The IXUS 165 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Nikon D810A will offer more detail with its extra 16MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively.

Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon D810A sensor size comparison

Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon D810A Screen and ViewFinder

Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon D810A Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon D810A Portrait photography highlights
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decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
85
focusing manually
resolution is excellent (36MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Street photography features
Nikon D810A Street photography features
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
60
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Sports photography information
Nikon D810A Sports photography information
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image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (0.8 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
resolution is excellent (36 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery (1,200 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 Travel photography advice
Nikon D810A Travel photography advice
67
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
69
great battery (1,200 per charge)
weather proof
resolution is excellent (36 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D810A as a Landscape photography camera
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rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
80
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
resolution is excellent (36MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
great battery (1,200 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon IXUS 165 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D810A as a Vlogging camera
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
30
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Canon IXUS 165 vs Nikon D810A Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon IXUS 165 and Nikon D810A
 Canon IXUS 165Nikon D810A
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon IXUS 165 Nikon D810A
Category Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2015-01-06 2015-02-10
Body design Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ EXPEED 4
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 36 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 5:4 and 3:2
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 7360 x 4912
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max boosted ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
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 51
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Nikon F
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.2-6.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 309
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 0.8 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 grams (0.28 lb) 880 grams (1.94 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2")
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 1200 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L/LH EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs for up to 9 shots)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant)
Storage slots Single Two
Price at launch $0 $3,800