Canon Ixus 185 vs Nikon Coolpix P520 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Superzoom cameras.

Ixus 185 vs Coolpix P520 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon Ixus 185 vs Nikon Coolpix P520 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 P520

  • Introduced in March 2013
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 18 megapixel
  • 7 frames/second
  • 80 – 3200 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 80.00mm (3.1″) Monitor, articulated
  • Zoom 24-1000mm (42x), f3.0-5.9
  • No WiFi
  • 125.2 x 84.1 x 101.6mm³ (4.9″ x 3.3″ x 4.0″)
  • 550g (17.7 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Coolpix P520

Ixus 185 vs Coolpix P520: 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 P520 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon Ixus 185 a better choice

Ixus 185

Coolpix P520
Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

20.00 18.10
Longer battery life (3, photos)

210 200
Weighs less (2)

126g
(4.1 oz.)		 550g
(17.7 oz.)
More portable (2)

114cm³
(7 cu.in.)		 1070cm³
(67 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Ixus 185 are the higher resolution, that the battery has more stamina and the lower weight than the Coolpix P520. Another advantage over the Coolpix P520: the more compact size.

The Ixus 185 scores 12 points.

Otherwise why to choose Nikon Coolpix P520

Ixus 185

Coolpix P520
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

1 7
Better sensibility (4)

100 – 1600 ISO 80 – 3200 ISO
Image stabilizer (3)
Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

0.23 0.92
Articulated monitor (2)
Better Video (2)

1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
GPS (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Coolpix P520 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 P520 is made easy by the built-in GPS.

Yields 19 points for the Coolpix P520.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

Ixus 185

Coolpix P520
Sensor format

Compact Compact
Built-in flash
Canon Ixus 185 VS Nikon Coolpix P520 Dimensions

Look at front view of the Ixus 185 and Coolpix P520

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon Ixus 185

Nikon Coolpix P520

12
19

We recommend Nikon Coolpix P520 as better choice.