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EOS M100 vs IXUS 285 HS A

Quick take: The EOS M100 has the highest resolution at 24MP; the EOS M100 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 M100 — Casual & Everyday: The EOS M100 is Canon's most stripped-back EF-M camera — small, simple, and focused on making great photos easy. Dual Pixel AF, 24MP, and a tilting touchscreen are its strengths; no EVF, no IBIS, and no 4K are its compromises. A solid, affordable first mirrorless for casual photographers who want more than a smartphone.

Who should buy what
EOS M100 (2017)
is the right camera for you if…
  • Smartphone users wanting their first interchangeable-lens camera
  • Casual photographers who want APS-C quality in a slim, stylish body
  • Anyone wanting a simple, affordable EF-M entry point
  • Students and beginners learning photography
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
Specification EOS M100Canon · 2017IXUS 285 HS ACanon · 2025
Price £200Best£369
Sensor 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel)20.2MP 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS
Resolution 24.2MPBest20.2MP
Video 1080p/60p1080p/30p
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face and subject detectionContrast-detect AF
Stabilisation —Intelligent IS (lens-based)
Burst Rate 6.1fpsBest2fps
Battery Life ~295 shots (CIPA)Best220 shots (CIPA, estimated)
Weight 266g (body only)145g (estimated)Best
Dimensions 108.2 × 67.1 × 35.1mm—
Weather Sealed Not weather sealedNot weather sealed
Viewfinder No viewfinderNone (screen only)
Screen 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dotsFixed screen, no touch
Mount Canon EF-M mountFixed 12x zoom lens (25-300mm equivalent)
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-I slotmicroSD (this 'A' revision only)
Connectivity USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFCUSB, 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 M100
IXUS 285 HS A
Portrait
5.0/10
2.7/10
Street
6.9/10
5.4/10
Travel
6.5/10
6.1/10
Wedding & Events
3.4/10
1.4/10
Vlogging & Video
5.3/10
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Documentary
4.1/10
2.9/10
Sports & Action
4.1/10
1.8/10
Landscape
4.9/10
3.3/10
Wildlife
4.3/10
2.7/10
Casual
5.8/10
5.5/10
Food
5.9/10
3.4/10
Macro
4.6/10
2.7/10
Architecture
4.7/10
3.1/10
Astrophotography
4.2/10
1.4/10
Fun & simple
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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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