Canon Ixus 185 vs Leica C-Lux Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Superzoom cameras.

Ixus 185 vs C-Lux - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon Ixus 185 vs Leica C-Lux Specs

Ixus 185

  • Introduced in January 2016
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 20 megapixel
  • 1 frames/second
  • 100 – 1600 ISO
  • 1280 x 720 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 68.00mm (2.7″) Monitor
  • Zoom 28-224mm (8x), f3.2-6.9
  • No WiFi
  • 95.2 x 54.3 x 22.1mm³ (3.7″ x 2.1″ x 0.9″)
  • 126g (4.1 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Ixus 185

C-Lux

  • Introduced in June 2018
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: 1″
  • 20 megapixel
  • 10 frames/second
  • 80 – 25600 ISO
  • 3840 x 2160 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Zoom 24-360mm (15x), f3.3-6.4
  • WiFi built-in
  • 111.2 x 66.4 x 45.2mm³ (4.4″ x 2.6″ x 1.8″)
  • 340g (11.0 oz.)

All specs: Main page for C-Lux

Ixus 185 vs C-Lux: The sensors

The Ixus 185 features a Compact sized sensor, while the C-Lux uses a 1″ sensor.

Featuring an area of 116mm² (0.19 sq.in.), the C-Lux’s sensor is a lot larger that the chip that the Ixus 185 employs at 28mm² (0.04 sq.in.). A larger sensor can produce images of interiors or at night that have less noise and better contrast than photos shot with Compact sized chips.

Better choice: Leica C-Lux

Canon Ixus 185 VS Leica C-Lux Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon Ixus 185 a better choice

Ixus 185

C-Lux

Weighs less (2)

126g
(4.1 oz.)
340g
(11.0 oz.)
More portable (2)

114cm³
(7 cu.in.)
334cm³
(21 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Ixus 185 are the lower weight than the C-Lux and the more compact size.

The Ixus 185 scores 4 points.

Otherwise why to choose Leica C-Lux

Ixus 185

C-Lux

Larger sensor (5)

Compact 1″
Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

20.00 20.10
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

1 10
Auto Focus points (4)

9 49
Better sensibility (4)

100 – 1600 ISO 80 – 25600 ISO
Image stabilizer (3)

Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

0.23 1.04
Touch screen (2)

Better Video (2)

1280 x 720 3840 x 2160
Longer battery life (3, photos)

210 370
WiFi (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the C-Lux are the larger sensor, the higher resolution and that the camera is faster. Additional pros for the Leica are the faster and more accurate auto focus, the larger sensitivity and the optical image stabilizer. A nice touch is that the display has a higher resolution, the rather comfortable touch screen and the superior video recording. A recommendation of the C-Lux is made easy by that the battery has more stamina and the built-in wifi that permits remote shooting and image transfer without the need for a cable connection.

Yields 36 points for the C-Lux.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

Ixus 185

C-Lux

Built-in flash

Canon Ixus 185 VS Leica C-Lux Dimensions

Look at front view of the Ixus 185 and C-Lux

Ixus 185 und C-Lux, front view

Top view of cameras

Ixus 185 und C-Lux, view from above

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon Ixus 185

Leica C-Lux

4
36

We recommend Leica C-Lux as better choice.