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EOS 80D vs IXUS 285 HS A
Quick take: The EOS 80D has the highest resolution at 24MP; the EOS 80D is the most affordable; only the EOS 80D is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | EOS 80DCanon · 2016 | IXUS 285 HS ACanon · 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £360Best | £369 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 20.2MP 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MPBest | 20.2MP |
| Video | Full HD 1080p/60 | 1080p/30p |
| Autofocus | 45-point all cross-type phase-detect via viewfinder; Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face tracking in live view | Contrast-detect AF |
| Stabilisation | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) | Intelligent IS (lens-based) |
| Burst Rate | 7fpsBest | 2fps |
| Battery Life | ~960 shots (CIPA)Best | 220 shots (CIPA, estimated) |
| Weight | 730g (with battery) | 145g (estimated)Best |
| Dimensions | 139 × 105.2 × 78.5mm | — |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.95x | None (screen only) |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots | Fixed screen, no touch |
| Mount | Canon EF / EF-S | Fixed 12x zoom lens (25-300mm equivalent) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | microSD (this 'A' revision only) |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, mini HDMI, Wi-Fi, NFC, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks, E3 remote | USB, Wi-Fi |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
EOS 80D
IXUS 285 HS A
Portrait
5.9/10
2.7/10
Street
5.4/10
5.4/10
Travel
5.4/10
5.9/10
Wedding & Events
5.5/10
1.4/10
Vlogging & Video
3.9/10
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Documentary
5.3/10
2.9/10
Sports & Action
5.8/10
1.8/10
Landscape
5.6/10
3.3/10
Wildlife
6.2/10
2.7/10
Casual
3.8/10
5.5/10
Food
5.6/10
3.4/10
Macro
4.7/10
2.7/10
Architecture
5.6/10
3.1/10
Astrophotography
5.5/10
1.4/10
Fun & simple
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6.6/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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