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EOS M10 vs IXUS 285 HS A
Quick take: The IXUS 285 HS A has the highest resolution at 20MP; the EOS M10 is the most affordable.
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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Verdictwhich should you buy?
EOS M10 — Casual & Everyday: The EOS M10 is Canon's most basic EF-M mirrorless — small, stylish, and approachable, with 18MP and a tilting touchscreen. It lacks the specs of newer EF-M bodies but delivers solid results for everyday shooting and represents an affordable entry into the Canon mirrorless ecosystem.
Who should buy what
EOS M10 (2015)
is the right camera for you if…
- Absolute beginners wanting their first interchangeable-lens camera
- Casual photographers who want a stylish, compact EF-M body
- Anyone wanting a low-cost entry into the Canon EF-M ecosystem
- Users who prioritise size and simplicity over performance
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | EOS M10Canon · 2015 | IXUS 285 HS ACanon · 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £150Best | £369 |
| Sensor | 18MP APS-C CMOS | 20.2MP 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 18.0MP | 20.2MPBest |
| Video | 1080p/30p | 1080p/30p |
| Autofocus | Hybrid CMOS AF III (phase-detect + contrast-detect) | Contrast-detect AF |
| Stabilisation | — | Intelligent IS (lens-based) |
| Burst Rate | 4.6fpsBest | 2fps |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA)Best | 220 shots (CIPA, estimated) |
| Weight | 265g (body only) | 145g (estimated)Best |
| Dimensions | 108.6 × 66.5 × 32.3mm | — |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | No viewfinder | None (screen only) |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | Fixed screen, no touch |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Fixed 12x zoom lens (25-300mm equivalent) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | microSD (this 'A' revision only) |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC | 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 M10
IXUS 285 HS A
Portrait
4.8/10
2.7/10
Street
6.9/10
5.4/10
Travel
6.4/10
6.1/10
Wedding & Events
3.2/10
1.4/10
Vlogging & Video
5.2/10
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Documentary
4.0/10
2.9/10
Sports & Action
3.7/10
1.8/10
Landscape
4.5/10
3.3/10
Wildlife
4.1/10
2.7/10
Casual
5.7/10
5.5/10
Food
5.6/10
3.4/10
Macro
4.4/10
2.7/10
Architecture
4.2/10
3.1/10
Astrophotography
4.3/10
1.4/10
Fun & simple
—
6.4/10
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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