Nikon Coolpix P900 vs Canon Ixus 185 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Superzoom cameras.

Coolpix P900 vs Ixus 185 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Nikon Coolpix P900 vs Canon Ixus 185 Specs

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

  • 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 vs Ixus 185: 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.).

Nikon Coolpix P900 VS Canon Ixus 185 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Nikon Coolpix P900 a better choice

Coolpix P900

Ixus 185

Higher speed (4, frames/second)

7 1
Auto Focus points (4)

99 9
Better sensibility (4)

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

Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

0.92 0.23
Articulated monitor (2)

Better Video (2)

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

360 210
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.

The Coolpix P900 scores 28 points.

Otherwise why to choose Canon Ixus 185

Coolpix P900

Ixus 185

Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

16.00 20.00
Weighs less (2)

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

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

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

Yields 9 points for the Ixus 185.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

Coolpix P900

Ixus 185

Sensor format

Compact Compact
Built-in flash

Nikon Coolpix P900 VS Canon Ixus 185 Dimensions

Look at front view of the Coolpix P900 and Ixus 185

Coolpix P900 und Ixus 185, front view

Top view of cameras

Coolpix P900 und Ixus 185, view from above

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Nikon Coolpix P900

Canon Ixus 185

28
9

We recommend Nikon Coolpix P900 as better choice.