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Canon IXUS 185 vs Nikon Coolpix 300

3.75 in
0.87 in
Canon IXUS 185 Digital Camera
Canon IXUS 185
3.07 in
5.94 in
Nikon Coolpix 300 Digital Camera
Nikon Coolpix 300
Editiorial reviews
38
3.4 out of 5
13 user ratings
5 stars
7 %
4 stars
76 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
7 %
1 stars
0 %
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8
3.9 out of 5
4 user ratings
5 stars
0 %
4 stars
100 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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User rating
71
3.7 out of 5
71 user ratings
5 stars
29 %
4 stars
29 %
3 stars
23 %
2 stars
16 %
1 stars
0 %
48
4.3 out of 5
48 user ratings
5 stars
43 %
4 stars
39 %
3 stars
16 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

Sensor

Canon IXUS 185Canon IXUS 185
Nikon Coolpix 300Nikon Coolpix 300
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective pixels20.0 Mpx0.0 Mpx
Max resolution5152 x 3864 px640 x 480 px

Image

Canon IXUS 185Canon IXUS 185
Nikon Coolpix 300Nikon Coolpix 300
ISO
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • Auto
100

Optics and focus

Canon IXUS 185Canon IXUS 185
Nikon Coolpix 300Nikon Coolpix 300
Optical zoom8.0 x1.0 x
Maximum aperture3.24
Focal length equiv28 - 224< 45
Autofocus
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • Face detection
  • Servo Auto Focus
  • Single Auto Focus
  • Tracking Auto Focus
  • Contrast Detect
  • Single
  • Live View

Screen and viewfinder

Canon IXUS 185Canon IXUS 185
Nikon Coolpix 300Nikon Coolpix 300
Screen size2.7 in2.5 in
Touch screennono
Viewfinder
Screen
None

Photography features

Canon IXUS 185Canon IXUS 185
Nikon Coolpix 300Nikon Coolpix 300
Minimum shutter speed15.0 s1.0 s
Built-in flashyesyes
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Flash OFF
  • Flash ON
  • Manual
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
  • Auto
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Flash ON
  • Flash OFF
Self-timeryesyes

Design

Canon IXUS 185Canon IXUS 185
Nikon Coolpix 300Nikon Coolpix 300
Body typeCompactCompact
Environmentally sealednono

Dimensions

Canon IXUS 185Canon IXUS 185
Nikon Coolpix 300Nikon Coolpix 300
Weight3.92 oz8.82 oz
Width3.75 in3.07 in
Height0.87 in5.94 in
Depth2.14 in1.38 in

Storage

Canon IXUS 185Canon IXUS 185
Nikon Coolpix 300Nikon Coolpix 300
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Internal

Power

Canon IXUS 185Canon IXUS 185
Nikon Coolpix 300Nikon Coolpix 300
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Alkaline

Other features

Canon IXUS 185Canon IXUS 185
Nikon Coolpix 300Nikon Coolpix 300
Orientation sensoryesno

Pros & Cons

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