Canon Ixus 185 vs Nikon Coolpix P900 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Superzoom cameras.

Ixus 185 vs Coolpix P900 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon Ixus 185 vs Nikon Coolpix P900 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 P900

  • Introduced in March 2015
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 16 megapixel
  • 7 frames/second
  • 100 – 6400 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Zoom 24-2000mm (83x), f2.8-6.5
  • WiFi built-in
  • 137.4 x 103.2 x 139.5mm³ (5.4″ x 4.1″ x 5.5″)
  • 900g (29.0 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Coolpix P900

Ixus 185 vs Coolpix P900: 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 P900 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon Ixus 185 a better choice

Ixus 185

Coolpix P900

Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

20.00 16.00
Weighs less (2)

126g
(4.1 oz.)
900g
(29.0 oz.)
More portable (2)

114cm³
(7 cu.in.)
1978cm³
(125 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Ixus 185 are the higher resolution, the lower weight than the Coolpix P900 and the more compact size.

The Ixus 185 scores 9 points.

Otherwise why to choose Nikon Coolpix P900

Ixus 185

Coolpix P900

Higher speed (4, frames/second)

1 7
Auto Focus points (4)

9 99
Better sensibility (4)

100 – 1600 ISO 100 – 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)

210 360
WiFi (2)

GPS (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Coolpix P900 are that the camera is faster, the faster and more accurate auto focus and the larger sensitivity. We also like the optical image stabilizer, that the display has a higher resolution and the articulated display. A recommendation of the Coolpix P900 is made easy by the superior video recording, 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. Finally, there’s the the built-in GPS.

Yields 28 points for the Coolpix P900.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

Ixus 185

Coolpix P900

Sensor format

Compact Compact
Built-in flash

Canon Ixus 185 VS Nikon Coolpix P900 Dimensions

Look at front view of the Ixus 185 and Coolpix P900

Ixus 185 und Coolpix P900, front view

Top view of cameras

Ixus 185 und Coolpix P900, view from above

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon Ixus 185

Nikon Coolpix P900

9
28

We recommend Nikon Coolpix P900 as better choice.