20.0 megapixels
8x optical zoom (28 – 224) with 16x ZoomPlus
Easy mode and date stamp feature
20.0 Megapixels and 8x Optical zoom
This slim and stylish IXUS 185 runs on the DIGIC 4+ image processor with a high-resolution 20.0-megapixel sensor. Featuring an 8x optical zoom, you can easily capture every moment, near or far, in superb quality photos and movies. With Canon’s unique ZoomPlus technology, the zoom factor can be further extended to 16x zoom which allows users to capture far off subject with beautiful details.
Fun shooting modes
Packed with various shooting modes such as fish-eye effect, miniature effect, toy camera effect, monochrome, super vivid, poster effect, firework, and long shutter, you now have the flexibility to vary your shooting expressions with minimal tweaking of settings.
Smart Features – Easy Auto and Date Stamp
The Easy Auto feature can be activated by pressing and holding on to the dedicated button, allowing you to disable FUNC.SET, MENU and INFO buttons to not get lost in menu pages, and thus preventing unnecessary mistaken operations. With a Date stamp feature that can be activated at one click, you can now recall memories at a glance, by looking at the date and time printed on each photo.
SPECIFICATION
Main
Brand Canon
Color Black
General
Type Digital Point & Shoot Camera
Features 20 Megapixels | 8x optical zoom with wide-angle | Zoom to 16x with great quality | Digic 4 Powerful DIGIC processing | Easy Auto Simple, worry-free camera control | Auto mode with 32-scene detection | HD movies 720p | Date stamp your images
Sensor
Megapixel 20.5 MP
Effective Megapixel 20 MP
Max resolution 5152 x 3864
Sensor Size 1/2.3″
Sensor type CCD
Processor DIGIC 4+
Image
ISO 100-800
Image Stabilization Electronic type (Digital IS Mode)
Uncompressed format No
File format JPEG
Optics & Focus
Autofocus Yes
Number of focus points 9
Focal length (equiv.) 5.0 – 40.0 mm (35 mm equivalent: 28 – 224 mm)
Optical Zoom 8x
Digital zoom 4x
Macro focus range 1 cm
Normal focus range 1.3 m (4.3 ft.) – infinity (T)
Screen / Viewfinder
Articulated LCD No
Screen Size 2.7 Inches
Screen dots 230000
Touch screen No
Screen type LCD
Live view Yes
Photography Features
Image Per Second Approx. 0.8 sec.
Minimum shutter speed 15 sec.
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 sec.
Self-timer 2, 10 sec., Custom
Built-in flash Yes
Videography Features
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720
Format .MOV
Microphone Built-in
Speaker Yes
Storage
Storage media types SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card
Built-in Storage No
Physical
Battery Rechargeable Li-ion
Battery description NB-11L
Weight (inc. batteries) 126 g
Dimensions 95.2 x 54.3 x 22.1 mm
Battery Life (CIPA) Approx. 210 shots | Eco Mode: Approx. 285 shots | Playback Mode: Approx. 240 min
Other Features
Other Features Red-Eye Correction | Histogram | Playback zoom Approx. 2x – 10x | Eco Mode