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EOS M3 vs IXUS 285 HS A

Quick take: The EOS M3 has the highest resolution at 24MP; the EOS M3 is the most affordable.

16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras

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Verdictwhich should you buy?

EOS M3 — Casual & Everyday: The EOS M3 was a meaningful upgrade over the original EOS M — bringing 24MP, a tilting touchscreen, and improved Hybrid CMOS AF III. Video tops out at 1080p/30p and burst shooting is modest, but for stills photographers wanting affordable APS-C quality, the M3 is a competent used-market option.

Who should buy what
EOS M3 (2015)
is the right camera for you if…
  • Photographers who want affordable 24MP APS-C quality on a budget
  • Casual shooters who want a compact EF-M camera with a tilting screen
  • Users looking for an affordable entry into the Canon EF-M ecosystem
  • Used-market buyers wanting a capable but inexpensive mirrorless
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
Specification EOS M3Canon · 2015IXUS 285 HS ACanon · 2025
Price £150Best£369
Sensor 24.2MP APS-C CMOS20.2MP 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS
Resolution 24.2MPBest20.2MP
Video 1080p/30p1080p/30p
Autofocus Hybrid CMOS AF III (phase-detect + contrast-detect)Contrast-detect AF
Stabilisation —Intelligent IS (lens-based)
Burst Rate 4.2fpsBest2fps
Battery Life ~250 shots (CIPA)Best220 shots (CIPA, estimated)
Weight 366g (body only)145g (estimated)Best
Dimensions 110.9 × 68.0 × 44.4mm—
Weather Sealed Not weather sealedNot weather sealed
Viewfinder None (optional EVF-DC1 accessory)None (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, 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 M3
IXUS 285 HS A
Portrait
5.6/10
2.7/10
Street
6.9/10
5.4/10
Travel
6.2/10
6.1/10
Wedding & Events
4.1/10
1.4/10
Vlogging & Video
5.0/10
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Documentary
4.3/10
2.9/10
Sports & Action
4.2/10
1.8/10
Landscape
4.7/10
3.3/10
Wildlife
4.4/10
2.7/10
Casual
4.7/10
5.5/10
Food
5.5/10
3.4/10
Macro
4.5/10
2.7/10
Architecture
4.7/10
3.1/10
Astrophotography
4.1/10
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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