Canon Ixus 185 vs Nikon Coolpix S9900 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Superzoom cameras.

Ixus 185 vs Coolpix S9900 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon Ixus 185 vs Nikon Coolpix S9900 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

Coolpix S9900

  • Introduced in February 2015
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 16 megapixel
  • 7 frames/second
  • 125 – 6400 ISO
  • 1920 x 10800 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Zoom 25-750mm (30x), f3.7-6.4
  • WiFi built-in
  • 112.0 x 66 x 39.5mm³ (4.4″ x 2.6″ x 1.6″)
  • 298g (9.6 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Coolpix S9900

Ixus 185 vs Coolpix S9900: 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 Nikon Coolpix S9900 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon Ixus 185 a better choice

Ixus 185

Coolpix S9900

Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

20.00 16.00
Weighs less (2)

126g
(4.1 oz.)
298g
(9.6 oz.)
More portable (2)

114cm³
(7 cu.in.)
292cm³
(18 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Ixus 185 are the higher resolution, the lower weight than the Coolpix S9900 and the more compact size.

The Ixus 185 scores 9 points.

Otherwise why to choose Nikon Coolpix S9900

Ixus 185

Coolpix S9900

Higher speed (4, frames/second)

1 7
Auto Focus points (4)

9 99
Better sensibility (4)

100 – 1600 ISO 125 – 6400 ISO
Image stabilizer (3)

Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

0.23 0.92
Articulated monitor (2)

Better Video (2)

1280 x 720 1920 x 10800
Longer battery life (3, photos)

210 300
WiFi (2)

GPS (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Coolpix S9900 are that the camera is faster, the faster and more accurate auto focus 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 Coolpix S9900 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. Finally, there’s the the built-in GPS.

Yields 28 points for the Coolpix S9900.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

Ixus 185

Coolpix S9900

Sensor format

Compact Compact
Built-in flash

Canon Ixus 185 VS Nikon Coolpix S9900 Dimensions

Look at front view of the Ixus 185 and Coolpix S9900

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Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon Ixus 185

Nikon Coolpix S9900

9
28

We recommend Nikon Coolpix S9900 as better choice.