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Canon EOS R6 V vs IXUS 285 HS A
Quick take: The Canon EOS R6 V has the highest resolution at 32MP; the IXUS 285 HS A is the most affordable; only the Canon EOS R6 V is weather sealed.
15 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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Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Canon EOS R6 VCanon · 2026 | IXUS 285 HS ACanon · 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,399 | £369Best |
| Sensor | 32.5MP full-frame CMOS | 20.2MP 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 32.5MPBest | 20.2MP |
| Video | 7K internal RAW (CFexpress), oversampled 4K/60p, non-oversampled 4K/120p, 10-bit | 1080p/30p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with subject detection | Contrast-detect AF |
| Stabilisation | 7.5-stop IBIS | Intelligent IS (lens-based) |
| Burst Rate | 40fpsBest | 2fps |
| Battery Life | 620 shots (CIPA, LCD — no viewfinder)Best | 220 shots (CIPA, estimated) |
| Weight | 688g (with battery and card) | 145g (estimated)Best |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | None (screen only) | None (screen only) |
| Screen | Fully articulating touchscreen | Fixed screen, no touch |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Fixed 12x zoom lens (25-300mm equivalent) |
| Memory Cards | CFexpress Type B + SD | microSD (this 'A' revision only) |
| Connectivity | USB-C, HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | 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
Canon EOS R6 V
IXUS 285 HS A
Portrait
6.7/10
2.7/10
Street
4.8/10
5.4/10
Travel
6.2/10
6.1/10
Wedding & Events
6.9/10
1.4/10
Vlogging & Video
6.3/10
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Filmmaking
8.2/10
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Documentary
8.2/10
2.9/10
Sports & Action
6.5/10
1.8/10
Landscape
5.9/10
3.3/10
Wildlife
6.6/10
2.7/10
Casual
5.5/10
5.5/10
Food
8.0/10
3.4/10
Macro
7.3/10
2.7/10
Architecture
6.9/10
3.1/10
Astrophotography
5.7/10
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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