Canon Ixus 185 vs Nikon Coolpix B600 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Superzoom cameras.

Ixus 185 vs Coolpix B600 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon Ixus 185 vs Nikon Coolpix B600 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 B600

  • Introduced in January 2019
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 16 megapixel
  • 7 frames/second
  • 125 – 6400 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Zoom 24-1440mm (60x), f3.3-6.5
  • WiFi built-in
  • 121.6 x 81.5 x 99.2mm³ (4.8″ x 3.2″ x 3.9″)
  • 500g (16.1 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Coolpix B600

Ixus 185 vs Coolpix B600: 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 B600 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon Ixus 185 a better choice

Ixus 185

Coolpix B600

Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

20.00 16.00
Auto Focus points (4)

9 1
Weighs less (2)

126g
(4.1 oz.)
500g
(16.1 oz.)
More portable (2)

114cm³
(7 cu.in.)
983cm³
(62 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Ixus 185 are the higher resolution, the faster and more accurate auto focus and the lower weight than the Coolpix B600. Another advantage over the Coolpix B600: the more compact size.

The Ixus 185 scores 13 points.

Otherwise why to choose Nikon Coolpix B600

Ixus 185

Coolpix B600

Higher speed (4, frames/second)

1 7
Better sensibility (4)

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

Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

0.23 0.92
Better Video (2)

1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Longer battery life (3, photos)

210 280
WiFi (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Coolpix B600 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 that the battery has more stamina. Another advantage over the Ixus 185: the built-in wifi that permits remote shooting and image transfer without the need for a cable connection.

Yields 20 points for the Coolpix B600.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

Ixus 185

Coolpix B600

Sensor format

Compact Compact
Built-in flash

Canon Ixus 185 VS Nikon Coolpix B600 Dimensions

Look at front view of the Ixus 185 and Coolpix B600

Ixus 185 und Coolpix B600, front view

Top view of cameras

Ixus 185 und Coolpix B600, view from above

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon Ixus 185

Nikon Coolpix B600

13
20

We recommend Nikon Coolpix B600 as better choice.