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Canon IXUS 185 Silver
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Praktica Luxmedia Z250 Black
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| Compact Cameras |
As someone who just simply wants to point and shoot, this product just works. |
As someone who just simply wants to point and shoot, this product just works. | |
| Basic Skill Level (Photo) |
Simple shots - As a photography noob, this Canon IXUS 185 camera would suit you adequately. |
Simple shots - As a photography noob, this Praktica Luxmedia Z250 camera would suit you adequately. | |
| Intermediate Skill Level (Photo) |
For those who are passionate about photography at a casual level but are prepared to make the occasional technical adjustments, the IXUS 185 is a very straightforward option. At this skill level you'll be comfortable utilising features such as the 9 "Auto Focus points" that this camera comes with. | ||
| Basic Skill Level (Video) |
Simple clips - As a videography noob, this Canon IXUS 185 video camera should be sufficient for your needs. |
Simple clips - As a videography noob, this Praktica Luxmedia Z250 video camera should be sufficient for your needs. | |
| Intermediate Skill Level (Video) |
Even though recording videos is a passion, you're not necessarily looking to go pro. You're content with making tweaks to a couple of settings to suit the shot you're about to take. The IXUS 185 is very accessible which makes it suitable for this. |
Even though recording videos is a passion, you're not necessarily looking to go pro. You're content with making tweaks to a couple of settings to suit the shot you're about to take. The Luxmedia Z250 is very accessible which makes it suitable for this. | |
| Everyday Life Photography |
If you're looking to simply use your camera to point-and-shoot everyday moments with an item or person as the subject matter, then the IXUS 185 is an easy recommendation for this. |
If you're looking to simply use your camera to point-and-shoot everyday moments with an item or person as the subject matter, then the Luxmedia Z250 is an easy recommendation for this. | |
| Events Photography |
Its important to ensure the celebrant (or special guests) are in clear view in every photo taken. Keeping them in focus while they're moving about is one of the great features that comes with the IXUS 185. |
Its important to ensure the celebrant (or special guests) are in clear view in every photo taken. Keeping them in focus while they're moving about is one of the great features that comes with the Luxmedia Z250. | |
| Sports Photography |
Whether it's golf or tennis and everything in-between, the Tracking Focus capability in this camera allows you maintain your subject as the centre of attention even while in motion. It's Continuous Shooting Mode also helps take multiple shots in a couple of seconds allowing you assess a set of options you can pick from. |
Whether it's golf or tennis and everything in-between, the Tracking Focus capability in this camera allows you maintain your subject as the centre of attention even while in motion. It's Continuous Shooting Mode also helps take multiple shots in a couple of seconds allowing you assess a set of options you can pick from. | |
| Underwater Photography |
Sea-life is always breathtaking. With this camera from Canon, you can expect to produce vivid images that showcases the unique tone that are found with photographs taken underwater. |
Sea-life is always breathtaking. With this camera from Praktica , you can expect to produce vivid images that showcases the unique tone that are found with photographs taken underwater. | |
| Travel |
As you make trips around the world, every moment tells a story. For this, a good camera is crucial and the IXUS 185 is a great option for travel. It's got a combined zoom capability allowing you get a closer look at items that can't be reached easily.^506^*} |
As you make trips around the world, every moment tells a story. For this, a good camera is crucial and the Luxmedia Z250 is a great option for travel. It's got a combined zoom capability allowing you get a closer look at items that can't be reached easily.^506^*} | |
| Event Videos |
For those special occasions, this Canon camera is a great companion as you traverse the floor. It comes with an Image Stabilizer which helps maintain a steady shot while recording. |
For those special occasions, this Praktica camera is a great companion as you traverse the floor. It comes with an Image Stabilizer which helps maintain a steady shot while recording. | |
| Home Videos |
Its always great to capture moments of delight at home or while spending time with family and friends on an outing. For this, the Canon IXUS 185 is a great companion to have. |
Its always great to capture moments of delight at home or while spending time with family and friends on an outing. For this, the Praktica Luxmedia Z250 is a great companion to have. | |
| Vlogging |
Self made video content - Whether its in a specialist niche or broad subject area, video content is king (or queen) these days. With an image sensor size of 6.17 x 4.55 mm (mm), this camera can deliver really good image quality in your videos. |
Self made video content - Whether its in a specialist niche or broad subject area, video content is king (or queen) these days. With an image sensor size of 6.17 x 4.55 mm (mm), this camera can deliver really good image quality in your videos. | |
| Wildlife Photography |
When taking photos of the beautiful creatures of the wild, you'll need to have Tracking Focus mode activated so as not to miss any great moments while they are active in their habitat. Burst shots help as well, which this camera happens to have making it a very good option for your needs. |
When taking photos of the beautiful creatures of the wild, you'll need to have Tracking Focus mode activated so as not to miss any great moments while they are active in their habitat. Burst shots help as well, which this camera happens to have making it a very good option for your needs. | |
| Landscape Photography |
If you've got requirements to take photos of a variety of landscapes, then the presence of multiple scene modes on a camera is helpful in order to setup quickly and start shooting. This model from Canon has got this capability making it a suitable option for your needs. In addition, this model has the ability to select what parts of your frame you would like to focus on before you take the shot. |
If you've got requirements to take photos of a variety of landscapes, then the presence of multiple scene modes on a camera is helpful in order to setup quickly and start shooting. This model from Praktica has got this capability making it a suitable option for your needs. | |
| Cute & Pretty Looks |
When you want to stand out from the crowd, the IXUS 185 uses bright colours and funky designs to turn heads. This is not your average camera. | ||
| Regular Looks |
It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way. |
It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way. | |
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Technical Specifications
| Analog Signal Format System | NTSC, PAL | - | |
| Aperture Priority AE | Yes | - | |
| Aperture Range (F-F) | 3.2-6.9 | 3.2-6.4 | |
| Audio Formats Supported | AAC LC | - | |
| Audio System | Mono | - | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes | |
| Auto Focus (AF) Assist Beam | Yes | - | |
| Auto Focus (AF) Points | 9 | - | |
| Auto Focus (AF) Points Selection | 1 | - | |
| Auto Focusing (AF) Modes | Continuous Auto Focus, Face detection, Servo Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus | - | |
| Batteries Included | Yes | Yes | |
| Battery Charger Included | Yes | - | |
| Battery Life (CIPA Standard) | 210 shots | - | |
| Battery Technology | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) | |
| Battery Type | NB-11L | - | |
| Brightness Adjustment | Yes | - | |
| Built-in Display | Yes | Yes | |
| Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes | |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes | |
| Built-in Processor | Yes | - | |
| Bundled Software | CameraWindow DC | - | |
| Cables Included | - | USB | |
| Camcorder Media Type | SD, SDHC, SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC | |
| Camera File System | DPOF 1.1, Exif 2.3 | - | |
| Camera Shutter Speed | - | 1 - 1/2000 s | |
| Camera Type | Compact camera | Compact | |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 0.01 m | - | |
| Combined Zoom | 32 x | - | |
| Compatible Memory Cards | SD, SDHC, SDXC | SDHC | |
| Continuous Shooting Mode | Yes | Yes | |
| Depth | 54.3 mm | 21.45 mm | |
| Digital Zoom | 4 x | - | |
| Display | LCD | LCD | |
| Display Diagonal | 2.7 " | 2.7 " | |
| Display Diagonal (metric) | 6.8 cm | - | |
| Display Resolution (numeric) | 230000 pixels | - | |
| External Flash Connector | Yes | - | |
| Extra/Smart Zoom | 16 x | - | |
| Face Detection | Yes | Yes | |
| Fastest Camera Shutter Speed | 1/2000 s | 1/2000 s | |
| Field Of View | 100 % | - | |
| Flash Modes | Auto, Flash off, Flash on, Manual, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization | - | |
| Flash Range (tele) | 1.3 - 1.5 m | - | |
| Flash Range (wide) | 0.5 - 3 m | - | |
| Flash Sync-speed | 1/2000 s | - | |
| Focal Length (35mm Film Equivalent) | - | 26 - 130 mm | |
| Focal Length Range (f-f) | 5 - 40 mm | 4.6 - 23 mm | |
| Focus | TTL | - | |
| Focus Adjustment | - | Auto/Manual | |
| Hand Strap | Yes | - | |
| HD Type | HD-Ready | - | |
| Height | 22.1 mm | 59 mm | |
| Image Editing | Resizing | - | |
| Image Formats Supported | JPEG | JPEG | |
| Image Processor | DIGIC 4+ | - | |
| Image Sensor Size | 1/2.3 | 1/2.3 | |
| Image Sensor Size (W X H) | 6.17 x 4.55 mm | 6.17 x 4.55 mm | |
| Internal Memory | - | 64 | |
| ISO Sensitivity | 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, Auto | 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 | |
| ISO Sensitivity (max) | 1600 | 6400 | |
| ISO Sensitivity (min) | 100 | 100 | |
| Languages Support | Multi | - | |
| Lens Structure (elements/groups) | 8/7 | - | |
| Light Exposure Correction | ± 2EV (1/3EV step) | - | |
| Light Exposure Modes | Auto | - | |
| Light Metering | Centre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot | Multi, Centre, Spot | |
| Mac Operating Systems Supported | Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks | - | |
| Manual Focus | - | Yes | |
| Maximum Aperture Number | 6.9 | - | |
| Maximum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) | 224 mm | 130 mm | |
| Maximum Image Resolution | 5152 x 3864 pixels | 5152 x 3864 pixels | |
| Maximum Video Resolution | 1280 x 720 pixels | 1280 x 720 pixels | |
| Megapixel | 20 MP | 20 MP | |
| Memory Slots | 1 | 1 | |
| Minimum Aperture Number | 3.2 | 3.2 | |
| Minimum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) | 28 mm | 26 mm | |
| Motion JPEG Frame Rate | 29.97 fps | 30 fps | |
| Multi Burst Mode | - | Yes | |
| Number Of Batteries Supported | 1 | - | |
| Operating Relative Humidity (H-H) | 10 - 90 % | - | |
| Operating Temperature (T-T) | 0 - 40 °F | - | |
| Optical Zoom | 8 x | 5 x | |
| Orientation Sensor | Yes | - | |
| Panorama Mode | - | Yes | |
| Photo Effects | 1 | 1 | |
| PictBridge | - | Yes | |
| Playback Zoom (max) | 10 x | - | |
| Power Source Type | Battery | Battery | |
| Product Colour | Silver | Black | |
| Resolution At Capture Speed | 1280x720@25fps | 640x480@30fps, 1280x720@30fps | |
| Scene Modes | Fireworks, Portrait | Intelligent Scene, Program, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Backlight, Kids, Night Scene, Fireworks, Snow, Sports, Party, Candlelight, Night Portrait, Soft Skin, Flowing Water, Food, Love Portrait, Self Portrait, Dlighting, Time Lapse, Panorama, Art Effect | |
| Scene Modes Present | Yes | Yes | |
| Self-timer | Yes | - | |
| Self-timer Delay | 2, 10 s | - | |
| Sensor Format | Cropped | - | |
| Sensor Type | CCD | - | |
| Shooting Modes | Auto | - | |
| Slowest Camera Shutter Speed | 15 s | 1 s | |
| Speakers | - | 1 | |
| Stabilizer | Yes | Yes | |
| Still Image Resolution(s) | 5152 x 3864, 3648 x 2736, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480, 5152 x 2896 | 5152 x 3864 | |
| Supported Aspect Ratios | 4:3, 16:9 | - | |
| Total Megapixels | 20.5 MP | - | |
| Tracking Focus | 1 | 1 | |
| USB 2.0 (Mini USB) Ports Quantity | 1 | 1 | |
| USB 2.0 Connectors | - | 2 | |
| USB Connector | Mini-USB B | Mini-USB | |
| USB Port | Yes | - | |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
| Video Formats Supported | H.264, MOV | AVI | |
| Video Recording | Yes | Yes | |
| Video Resolutions | 640 x 480, 1280 x 720 pixels | 640 x 480, 1280 x 720 pixels | |
| Voice Recording | - | Yes | |
| Weight | 126 g | 106 g | |
| Weight (including Battery) | 126 g | - | |
| White Balance | Auto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Fluorescent | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent_1, Fluorescent_2, Custom | |
| Width | 95.2 mm | 100.39 mm | |
| Windows Operating Systems Supported | Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Hom | - |
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