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IXUS 285 HS A vs PowerShot V1
Quick take: The PowerShot V1 has the highest resolution at 22MP; the IXUS 285 HS A is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
PowerShot V1 — Vlogging & Travel: The PowerShot V1 is Canon's best compact camera — a 1-inch stacked sensor, Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 4K/60p, built-in ND, and an articulating screen in a pocketable body. It is the compact camera Canon's content-creator audience has been waiting for, and a genuine step forward over the G7X series.
Who should buy what
PowerShot V1 (2025)
is the right camera for you if…
- Content creators who want Canon's best compact for vlogging and social media
- Travel photographers who want 4K and a zoom lens in one pocketable body
- Vloggers upgrading from G7X series who want better AF and video specs
- Photographers who want a capable compact backup body
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | IXUS 285 HS ACanon · 2025 | PowerShot V1Canon · 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £369Best | £959 |
| Sensor | 20.2MP 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS | 22.3MP 1-inch Stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.2MP | 22.3MPBest |
| Video | 1080p/30p | 4K/60p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face and subject detection |
| Stabilisation | Intelligent IS (lens-based) | Optical IS (lens) + electronic stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 2fps | 20fps (electronic)Best |
| Battery Life | 220 shots (CIPA, estimated) | ~270 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 145g (estimated)Best | 379g (body only) |
| Dimensions | — | 112.0 × 65.0 × 50.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | None (screen only) | No viewfinder |
| Screen | Fixed screen, no touch | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M dots |
| Mount | Fixed 12x zoom lens (25-300mm equivalent) | Fixed Canon zoom lens (equivalent wide-to-tele) |
| Memory Cards | microSD (this 'A' revision only) | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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
IXUS 285 HS A
PowerShot V1
Portrait
2.7/10
5.7/10
Street
5.4/10
6.6/10
Travel
6.1/10
6.1/10
Wedding & Events
1.4/10
4.8/10
Documentary
2.9/10
6.3/10
Sports & Action
1.8/10
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Landscape
3.3/10
4.6/10
Wildlife
2.7/10
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Casual
5.5/10
6.0/10
Food
3.4/10
6.2/10
Macro
2.7/10
5.3/10
Architecture
3.1/10
5.0/10
Astrophotography
1.4/10
3.4/10
Fun & simple
6.4/10
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Vlogging & Video
—
7.1/10
Filmmaking
—
5.5/10
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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