Canon PowerShot SX420 IS vs Canon Ixus 185 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Superzoom cameras.

PowerShot SX420 IS vs Ixus 185 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon PowerShot SX420 IS vs Canon Ixus 185 Specs

PowerShot SX420 IS

  • Introduced in January 2016
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 20 megapixel
  • 2 frames/second
  • 100 – 3200 ISO
  • 1280 x 720 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Zoom 24-1008mm (42x), f3.5-6.6
  • WiFi built-in
  • 104.4 x 69.1 x 85.1mm³ (4.1″ x 2.7″ x 3.4″)
  • 442g (14.3 oz.)

All specs: Main page for PowerShot SX420 IS

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

PowerShot SX420 IS vs Ixus 185: The sensors

Both cameras use the same sensor format, Compact.

The Compact sensor built into both cameras has a total area of about 28mm² (0.04 sq.in.).

Canon PowerShot SX420 IS VS Canon Ixus 185 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon PowerShot SX420 IS a better choice

PowerShot SX420 IS

Ixus 185
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

2 1
Better sensibility (4)

100 – 3200 ISO 100 – 1600 ISO
Image stabilizer (3)
WiFi (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot SX420 IS are that the camera is faster, the larger sensitivity and the optical image stabilizer. A nice touch is the built-in wifi that permits remote shooting and image transfer without the need for a cable connection.

The PowerShot SX420 IS scores 13 points.

Otherwise why to choose Canon Ixus 185

PowerShot SX420 IS

Ixus 185
Longer battery life (3, photos)

195 210
Weighs less (2)

442g
(14.3 oz.)		 126g
(4.1 oz.)
More portable (2)

614cm³
(39 cu.in.)		 114cm³
(7 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Ixus 185 are that the battery has more stamina, the lower weight than the PowerShot SX420 IS and the more compact size.

Yields 7 points for the Ixus 185.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

PowerShot SX420 IS

Ixus 185
Sensor format

Compact Compact
Resolution (megapixel)

20.00 20.00
Built-in flash
Sensor resolution (MP)

0.23 0.23
Video resolution

1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS VS Canon Ixus 185 Dimensions

Look at front view of the PowerShot SX420 IS and Ixus 185
PowerShot SX420 IS und Ixus 185, front view

Top view of cameras
PowerShot SX420 IS und Ixus 185, view from above

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon PowerShot SX420 IS

Canon Ixus 185

13
7

We recommend Canon PowerShot SX420 IS as better choice.