Canon IXUS 185 vs Canon PowerShot SX620 HS — Which Is Better?
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Canon · Compact · 20 MP · 1/2.3” · Standard HD video
Canon IXUS 185
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Canon · Compact · 20 MP · 1/2.3” · Full HD video
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS
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| General | ||
Read the General ComparisonGeneralThe Canon IXUS 185 and the Canon PowerShot SX620 HS are both pocket-sized fixed-lens compacts aimed at everyday snapshots and travel. The IXUS 185 arrived in 2017, a year after the SX620 HS. For carry, the IXUS 185 is the slimmer and lighter of the two, at 95.2 by 54.3 by 22.1 mm and 126 g, against 97 by 57 by 28 mm and 182 g for the SX620 HS. | ||
Released ⓘRefers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale. |
2017 | 2016 |
Announcement date ⓘRefers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera. |
February 14, 2017 | May 11, 2016 |
| Camera type |  Compact | Compact |
| Camera size | 95.2×54.3×22.1 mm | 97 x 57 x 28 mm |
| Camera weight | 126 g | 182 g |
| Optics | 56/100 | 54/100 |
Read the Optics ComparisonOpticsThe PowerShot SX620 HS offers more flexibility when light drops, with a native ISO ceiling of 3200 against 800 on the IXUS 185. That headroom keeps shutter speeds usable indoors or at dusk. The IXUS 185 counters with a 30 fps burst mode, catching a fleeting expression or a bird taking off where the SX620 HS manages 2.5 fps. The sensor types differ too, CMOS in the SX620 HS and CCD in the IXUS 185. Several stills settings are shared between the two. Both produce 20 MP images from 1/2.3-inch sensors, with a Digic 4+ processor, 9 autofocus points, stabilisation and a 1/2000 second maximum shutter speed. Neither offers a viewfinder, so both cameras are framed on the rear screen. | ||
Megapixels ⓘThe higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture. |
20 MP050 | 20 MP050 |
Image resolution ⓘImage resolution is measured in pixels and megapixels, width by height. The higher the number, the higher its resolution. |
5152 x 3864 | 5184 x 3888 |
Sensor type ⓘThe camera sensor captures light and records the image. Sensors vary in physical size, the number of pixels, and quality. |
CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size ⓘThe sensor size contributes to the overall quality as well as the dynamic and tonal range a camera can capture. As a rule of thumb, the more surface there is to read the light, the more information it will capture. |
6.17 x 4.55 | 6.17 x 4.55 |
Sensor format ⓘRefers to the most commonly used sensor sizes. |
 1/2.3” | 1/2.3” |
Continuous shooting ⓘThe number of sequential frames per second the camera can write to the memory card when shooting in burst or continuous mode. |
30 fps045 | 2.5 fps045 |
Lens mount ⓘThe lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras. |
Fixed | Fixed |
Image processor ⓘThe image processor in the camera converts the information collected on the sensor for digital storage on the memory card. |
Digic 4+ | Digic 4+ |
Aspect ratio ⓘThe aspect ratio refers to the proportional difference between width and height. The most popular aspect ratios are 3:2 and 4:3. |
 4:3 | 4:3 |
Min ISO ⓘRefers to the lowest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Lower ISO are less sensitive to light but make a cleaner image. |
10030200 | 8030200 |
Max ISO ⓘRefers to the highest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Higher ISO is necessary for low-light situations or night photography, but higher ISOs often introduce grain or noise. |
8003003280000 | 32003003280000 |
Min ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
10030200 | 8030200 |
Max ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
16003003280000 | 32003003280000 |
Minimum shutter speed ⓘThe minimum shutter speed will tell you the longest exposure your camera can take without using an external accessory. |
1444080 | 1544080 |
Max shutter speed ⓘThe maximum shutter speed tells you the length inside 1 second the camera will capture. These can sometimes be extended with accessories such as extra external batteries. |
200080032000 | 200080032000 |
Autofocus points ⓘAutofocus points show where the camera is focusing graphically as squares or brackets in Live View or on an electronic viewfinder. These points are also used for light meter readings. |
90300 | 90300 |
In-body stabilisation ⓘIn-body Stabilization means the camera has a certain technology embedded that counteracts camera shake. |
 Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder type ⓘThe viewfinder type is either electronic or optical. Electronic viewfinders will have a small screen in the viewfinder. Optical viewfinders will use prisms and mirrors to look through the lens. |
None | None |
| Viewfinder dots | N/A | N/A |
| Video | 34/100 | 43/100 |
Read the Video ComparisonVideoThe PowerShot SX620 HS is the better choice if your clips end up on a television or shared online, because it records Full HD while the IXUS 185 tops out at Standard HD. The extra resolution gives sharper playback on modern screens and more forgiving edits. Frame rate is a shared limit, with both cameras capturing up to 30 fps in MPEG-4 or MOV files. | ||
Video ⓘIndicates if this camera is capable of recording video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Max video resolution ⓘThe best resolution this camera can capture video in. Modern cameras can capture up to 8K video. |
 Standard HD |  Full HD |
Max video format ⓘVideo resolution measured by the greatest number of pixels possible in each frame, width by height. A higher resolution means more detail or clarity in your video. |
1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video frame rate ⓘHow many frames per second your video will capture. Most cameras have options for multiple frame rates, depending on the resolution you shoot in. For a general video, 24p or 30p is the standard, but more serious filmmakers may need a higher frame rate for creative effect. |
30 fps | 30 fps |
Timelapse built in ⓘA built in time-lapse mode will allow continuous shooting throughout a prolonged period of time to be compressed into a sped up video. |
✗ | ✗ |
Video file format ⓘDifferent cameras can record in various video file formats. The File format you record in can impact how you edit and use the files. |
MPEG-4, MOV | MPEG-4, MOV |
| Features | 34/100 | 41/100 |
Read the Features ComparisonFeaturesThe PowerShot SX620 HS is easier to shoot with and share from. Its 3-inch, 922,000-dot screen tilts for waist-level or overhead framing, while the IXUS 185 has a fixed 2.7-inch, 230,000-dot panel. That is roughly four times the dots, so reviewing focus and playback shows far more detail. Wi-Fi on the SX620 HS moves photos straight to a phone for quick posting, which the IXUS 185 cannot do. | ||
Builtin flash ⓘA built-in flash will often be positioned right above the lens. This will automatically pop up when you activate it. |
 Yes | Yes |
External flash ⓘExternal flashes are often connected through a hot shoe at the top of a camera, or a cable at the side of the camera. |
✗ | ✗ |
GPS ⓘGPS features in a camera will include location metadata to each of your photographs. |
✗ | ✗ |
Weather sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |
✗ | ✗ |
| Screen type | LCD | LCD |
Touch screen ⓘTouchscreen allows you to change camera settings and access menus with a swipe of your finger, instead of using buttons. |
✗ | ✗ |
| Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen dots ⓘScreen dots indicate the resolution of the LCD screen by including each sub pixel. |
2300001150001500000 | 9220001150001500000 |
Flip screen ⓘA flip screen (or articulating screen) is a second screen which can flip out from the side or top of the camera. This rotating screen allows you more freedom to take photos at different angles. |
No |  Yes |
Live view ⓘLive View feature allows you to see a continuous live video of what is being seen through your lens. |
 Yes | Yes |
Wi-Fi ⓘBuilt-in Wi-Fi allows you to connect your camera and share images wirelessly. |
No |  Yes |
Bluetooth ⓘBluetooth capabilities allow you wireless control of your camera with other external devices. |
✗ | ✗ |
| Storage & battery | 27/100 | 29/100 |
Read the Storage & battery ComparisonStorage and BatteryThe PowerShot SX620 HS holds the edge for a long day out, with a rating of 295 shots against 220 for the IXUS 185 under their respective test conditions. Both cameras charge over USB and take a single SD, SDHC or SDXC card. The IXUS 185 additionally supports UHS-I cards, which speeds up moving large batches of photos onto a computer with a suitable card. | ||
| Memory card | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| Dual memory card slots | ✗ | ✗ |
| Battery type | NB-11LH | NB-13L |
Battery life ⓘApproximately how long this cameras battery will last measured by how many photographs you will be able to take. |
220 shots1505000 | 295 shots1505000 |
| USB charging |  Yes | Yes |
Read: Verdict
Verdict
The Canon PowerShot SX620 HS is the better choice for most photographers. Its ISO range reaching 3200 keeps dim interiors and evening street scenes workable, while Full HD video suits family clips and online sharing. The tilting high-resolution screen with Wi-Fi makes framing and phone transfer simpler. It also carries the higher rated battery life, 295 shots against 220.
Choose the Canon IXUS 185 if absolute pocketability and burst speed matter most. It is 56 g lighter and slimmer, and its 30 fps burst mode catches brief action the SX620 HS cannot. For daylight shooting, the smallest carry and rare video use, it is the sensible pick.