Canon Ixus 185 vs Canon PowerShot SX540 HS Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Superzoom cameras.

Ixus 185 vs PowerShot SX540 HS - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon Ixus 185 vs Canon PowerShot SX540 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 SX540 HS

  • Introduced in January 2016
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 20 megapixel
  • 6 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 SX540 HS

Ixus 185 vs PowerShot SX540 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 SX540 HS Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon Ixus 185 a better choice

Ixus 185

PowerShot SX540 HS

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 that the battery has more stamina, the lower weight than the PowerShot SX540 HS and the more compact size.

The Ixus 185 scores 7 points.

Otherwise why to choose Canon PowerShot SX540 HS

Ixus 185

PowerShot SX540 HS

Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

20.00 20.30
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

1 6
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 SX540 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 superior video recording. A recommendation of the PowerShot SX540 HS is made easy by the built-in wifi that permits remote shooting and image transfer without the need for a cable connection.

Yields 22 points for the PowerShot SX540 HS.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

Ixus 185

PowerShot SX540 HS

Sensor format

Compact Compact
Built-in flash

Canon Ixus 185 VS Canon PowerShot SX540 HS Dimensions

Look at front view of the Ixus 185 and PowerShot SX540 HS

Ixus 185 und PowerShot SX540 HS, front view

Top view of cameras

Ixus 185 und PowerShot SX540 HS, view from above

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon Ixus 185

Canon PowerShot SX540 HS

7
22

We recommend Canon PowerShot SX540 HS as better choice.