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Canon EOS R8 Mark II vs IXUS 285 HS A
Quick take: The Canon EOS R8 Mark II has the highest resolution at 24MP; the IXUS 285 HS A is the most affordable; only the Canon EOS R8 Mark II 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 R8 Mark IICanon · 2026 | IXUS 285 HS ACanon · 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,729 | £369Best |
| Sensor | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS | 20.2MP 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MPBest | 20.2MP |
| Video | 4K/60p oversampled from 6K, 10-bit Canon Log 3/HLG | 1080p/30p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with subject detection (people/animals/vehicles) | Contrast-detect AF |
| Stabilisation | 7.5-stop IBIS | Intelligent IS (lens-based) |
| Burst Rate | 40fps electronicBest | 2fps |
| Battery Life | 150 shots (CIPA, via EVF) | 220 shots (CIPA, estimated)Best |
| Weight | 546g (with battery and card) | 145g (estimated)Best |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | None (screen only) |
| Screen | Vari-angle touchscreen | Fixed screen, no touch |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Fixed 12x zoom lens (25-300mm equivalent) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (UHS-II) | microSD (this 'A' revision only) |
| Connectivity | USB-C, HDMI (micro), 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 R8 Mark II
IXUS 285 HS A
Portrait
8.3/10
2.7/10
Street
6.9/10
5.4/10
Travel
6.6/10
6.1/10
Wedding & Events
7.1/10
1.4/10
Vlogging & Video
6.7/10
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Filmmaking
7.0/10
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Documentary
7.7/10
2.9/10
Sports & Action
8.0/10
1.8/10
Landscape
6.4/10
3.3/10
Wildlife
8.3/10
2.7/10
Casual
5.8/10
5.5/10
Food
8.0/10
3.4/10
Macro
8.5/10
2.7/10
Architecture
6.6/10
3.1/10
Astrophotography
6.3/10
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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