Canon Ixus 185 vs Nikon Coolpix L840 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Superzoom cameras.

Ixus 185 vs Coolpix L840 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon Ixus 185 vs Nikon Coolpix L840 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 L840

  • Introduced in February 2015
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 16 megapixel
  • 5 frames/second
  • 125 – 6400 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Zoom 22-855mm (38x), f3.0-6.5
  • WiFi built-in
  • 113.5 x 78.3 x 96mm³ (4.5″ x 3.1″ x 3.8″)
  • 536g (17.3 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Coolpix L840

Ixus 185 vs Coolpix L840: 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 L840 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon Ixus 185 a better choice

Ixus 185

Coolpix L840

Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

20.00 16.00
Auto Focus points (4)

9 1
Weighs less (2)

126g
(4.1 oz.)
536g
(17.3 oz.)
More portable (2)

114cm³
(7 cu.in.)
853cm³
(54 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 L840. Another advantage over the Coolpix L840: the more compact size.

The Ixus 185 scores 13 points.

Otherwise why to choose Nikon Coolpix L840

Ixus 185

Coolpix L840

Higher speed (4, frames/second)

1 5
Better sensibility (4)

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

Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

0.23 0.92
Articulated monitor (2)

Better Video (2)

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

210 600
WiFi (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Coolpix L840 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 articulated display and the superior video recording. A recommendation of the Coolpix L840 is made easy by that the battery has more stamina and the built-in wifi that permits remote shooting and image transfer without the need for a cable connection.

Yields 22 points for the Coolpix L840.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

Ixus 185

Coolpix L840

Sensor format

Compact Compact
Built-in flash

Canon Ixus 185 VS Nikon Coolpix L840 Dimensions

Look at front view of the Ixus 185 and Coolpix L840

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Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon Ixus 185

Nikon Coolpix L840

13
22

We recommend Nikon Coolpix L840 as better choice.