Canon Ixus 185 vs Nikon Coolpix L820 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Superzoom cameras.

Ixus 185 vs Coolpix L820 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon Ixus 185 vs Nikon Coolpix L820 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 L820

  • Introduced in February 2013
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 16 megapixel
  • 8 frames/second
  • 125 – 3200 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Zoom 22-675mm (30x), f3.0-5.8
  • No WiFi
  • 111 x 76.3 x 84.5mm³ (4.4″ x 3.0″ x 3.3″)
  • 470g (15.2 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Coolpix L820

Ixus 185 vs Coolpix L820: 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 L820 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon Ixus 185 a better choice

Ixus 185

Coolpix L820
Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

20.00 16.00
Auto Focus points (4)

9 1
Weighs less (2)

126g
(4.1 oz.)		 470g
(15.2 oz.)
More portable (2)

114cm³
(7 cu.in.)		 716cm³
(45 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 L820. Another advantage over the Coolpix L820: the more compact size.

The Ixus 185 scores 13 points.

Otherwise why to choose Nikon Coolpix L820

Ixus 185

Coolpix L820
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

1 8
Better sensibility (4)

100 – 1600 ISO 125 – 3200 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)

210 400

Conclusion: Advantages of the Coolpix L820 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.

Yields 18 points for the Coolpix L820.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

Ixus 185

Coolpix L820
Sensor format

Compact Compact
Built-in flash
Canon Ixus 185 VS Nikon Coolpix L820 Dimensions

Look at front view of the Ixus 185 and Coolpix L820

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Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon Ixus 185

Nikon Coolpix L820

13
18

We recommend Nikon Coolpix L820 as better choice.