Canon Ixus 185 vs Canon PowerShot SX530 HS Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Superzoom cameras.

Ixus 185 vs PowerShot SX530 HS - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon Ixus 185 vs Canon PowerShot SX530 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 SX530 HS

  • Introduced in January 2015
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 16 megapixel
  • 2 frames/second
  • 100 – 3200 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Zoom 24-1200mm (50x), f3.4-6.5
  • WiFi built-in
  • 120.0 x 81.7 x 91.9mm³ (4.7″ x 3.2″ x 3.6″)
  • 442g (14.3 oz.)

All specs: Main page for PowerShot SX530 HS

Ixus 185 vs PowerShot SX530 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 SX530 HS Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon Ixus 185 a better choice

Ixus 185

PowerShot SX530 HS
Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

20.00 16.00
Longer battery life (3, photos)

210 205
Weighs less (2)

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

114cm³
(7 cu.in.)		 901cm³
(57 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Ixus 185 are the higher resolution, that the battery has more stamina and the lower weight than the PowerShot SX530 HS. Another advantage over the PowerShot SX530 HS: the more compact size.

The Ixus 185 scores 12 points.

Otherwise why to choose Canon PowerShot SX530 HS

Ixus 185

PowerShot SX530 HS
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

1 2
Better sensibility (4)

100 – 1600 ISO 100 – 3200 ISO
Image stabilizer (3)
Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

0.23 0.46
Better Video (2)

1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
WiFi (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot SX530 HS are that the camera is faster, the larger sensitivity and the optical image stabilizer. A nice touch is that the display has a higher resolution, the superior video recording and the built-in wifi that permits remote shooting and image transfer without the need for a cable connection.

Yields 17 points for the PowerShot SX530 HS.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

Ixus 185

PowerShot SX530 HS
Sensor format

Compact Compact
Built-in flash
Canon Ixus 185 VS Canon PowerShot SX530 HS Dimensions

Look at front view of the Ixus 185 and PowerShot SX530 HS

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon Ixus 185

Canon PowerShot SX530 HS

12
17

We recommend Canon PowerShot SX530 HS as better choice.