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EOS M50 vs IXUS 285 HS A

Quick take: The EOS M50 has the highest resolution at 24MP; the EOS M50 is the most affordable.

16 specs side by side·16 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 M50 — Casual & Vlogging: The EOS M50 is the most complete-feeling entry-level EF-M camera — built-in EVF, fully articulating screen, Dual Pixel AF, and a well-designed compact body. Its 4K video carries a significant crop and loses Dual Pixel AF, making 1080p the practical option — but for stills and casual video, it remains an excellent used-market buy.

Who should buy what
EOS M50 (2018)
is the right camera for you if…
  • Beginner photographers who want an EVF in a compact mirrorless
  • Vloggers who want face-tracking AF and a flip screen
  • Students stepping up to their first mirrorless camera
  • Used-market shoppers wanting a well-rounded EF-M package
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
Specification EOS M50Canon · 2018IXUS 285 HS ACanon · 2025
Price £350Best£369
Sensor 24.1MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel)20.2MP 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS
Resolution 24.1MPBest20.2MP
Video 4K/24p (crop, no Dual Pixel AF), 1080p/60p1080p/30p
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face and subject detectionContrast-detect AF
Stabilisation —Intelligent IS (lens-based)
Burst Rate 10fpsBest2fps
Battery Life ~235 shots (CIPA)Best220 shots (CIPA, estimated)
Weight 387g (body only)145g (estimated)Best
Dimensions 116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm—
Weather Sealed Not weather sealedNot weather sealed
Viewfinder Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.39" typeNone (screen only)
Screen 3.0" fully articulating 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 Micro 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 M50
IXUS 285 HS A
Portrait
6.1/10
2.7/10
Street
6.5/10
5.4/10
Travel
5.9/10
6.1/10
Wedding & Events
4.7/10
1.4/10
Vlogging & Video
5.4/10
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Filmmaking
4.6/10
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Documentary
4.8/10
2.9/10
Sports & Action
5.5/10
1.8/10
Landscape
4.8/10
3.3/10
Wildlife
5.4/10
2.7/10
Casual
5.5/10
5.5/10
Food
6.2/10
3.4/10
Macro
4.8/10
2.7/10
Architecture
5.0/10
3.1/10
Astrophotography
4.3/10
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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