Canon Ixus 185 vs Canon PowerShot SX420 IS Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Superzoom cameras.

Ixus 185 vs PowerShot SX420 IS - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon Ixus 185 vs Canon PowerShot SX420 IS 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 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 vs PowerShot SX420 IS: 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 SX420 IS Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon Ixus 185 a better choice

Ixus 185

PowerShot SX420 IS
Longer battery life (3, photos)

210 195
Weighs less (2)

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

114cm³
(7 cu.in.)		 614cm³
(39 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.

The Ixus 185 scores 7 points.

Otherwise why to choose Canon PowerShot SX420 IS

Ixus 185

PowerShot SX420 IS
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

1 2
Better sensibility (4)

100 – 1600 ISO 100 – 3200 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.

Yields 13 points for the PowerShot SX420 IS.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

Ixus 185

PowerShot SX420 IS
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 Ixus 185 VS Canon PowerShot SX420 IS Dimensions

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

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

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon Ixus 185

Canon PowerShot SX420 IS

7
13

We recommend Canon PowerShot SX420 IS as better choice.