Canon Ixus 185 vs Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Superzoom cameras.

Ixus 185 vs PowerShot SX740 HS - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon Ixus 185 vs Canon PowerShot SX740 HS 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

PowerShot SX740 HS

  • Introduced in July 2018
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 20 megapixel
  • 7 frames/second
  • 80 – 3200 ISO
  • 3840 x 2160 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Zoom 24-960mm (40x), f3.3-6.9
  • WiFi built-in
  • 110 x 64 x 40mm³ (4.3″ x 2.5″ x 1.6″)
  • 300g (9.7 oz.)

All specs: Main page for PowerShot SX740 HS

Ixus 185 vs PowerShot SX740 HS: 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 Ixus 185 VS Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon Ixus 185 a better choice

Ixus 185

PowerShot SX740 HS

Weighs less (2)

126g
(4.1 oz.)
300g
(9.7 oz.)
More portable (2)

114cm³
(7 cu.in.)
282cm³
(18 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Ixus 185 are the lower weight than the PowerShot SX740 HS and the more compact size.

The Ixus 185 scores 4 points.

Otherwise why to choose Canon PowerShot SX740 HS

Ixus 185

PowerShot SX740 HS

Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

20.00 20.30
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

1 7
Better sensibility (4)

100 – 1600 ISO 80 – 3200 ISO
Image stabilizer (3)

Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

0.23 0.92
Articulated monitor (2)

Better Video (2)

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

210 265
WiFi (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot SX740 HS are the higher resolution, that the camera is faster and the larger sensitivity. We also like the optical image stabilizer, that the display has a higher resolution and the articulated display. A recommendation of the PowerShot SX740 HS is made easy by the superior video recording, 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 27 points for the PowerShot SX740 HS.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

Ixus 185

PowerShot SX740 HS

Sensor format

Compact Compact
Built-in flash

Canon Ixus 185 VS Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Dimensions

Look at front view of the Ixus 185 and PowerShot SX740 HS

Ixus 185 und PowerShot SX740 HS, front view

Top view of cameras

Ixus 185 und PowerShot SX740 HS, view from above

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon Ixus 185

Canon PowerShot SX740 HS

4
27

We recommend Canon PowerShot SX740 HS as better choice.