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IXUS 285 HS A vs PowerShot V10
Quick take: The IXUS 285 HS A has the highest resolution at 20MP; 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
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.
Canon
PowerShot V10 2023
Best for Vloggers & content creators
£399
list price · used from £200 at eBay
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
PowerShot V10 — Vloggers & Content Creators: A vlog-first compact with a 1-inch sensor, front-facing screen, and Canon's Dual Pixel AF — the simplest way to create clean content on the go.
Who should buy what
PowerShot V10 (2023)
is the right camera for you if…
- Content creators who want the simplest possible vlogging setup
- Beginners who want a fixed-lens camera with a built-in stand and mic
- Travellers who want a truly pocket-sized video camera
- Anyone who wants to start vlogging without learning camera menus
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | IXUS 285 HS ACanon · 2025 | PowerShot V10Canon · 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £369Best | £399 |
| Sensor | 20.2MP 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS | 20MP 1-inch stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.2MPBest | 15.2MP |
| Video | 1080p/30p | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | Contrast-detect AF with face detection |
| Stabilisation | Intelligent IS (lens-based) | Digital IS |
| Burst Rate | 2fps | 8fpsBest |
| Battery Life | 220 shots (CIPA, estimated) | 230 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 145g (estimated)Best | 211g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | — | 75.2 × 105.7 × 46.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | None (screen only) | No viewfinder |
| Screen | Fixed screen, no touch | 2.0" tilting front-facing screen |
| Mount | Fixed 12x zoom lens (25-300mm equivalent) | Fixed 19mm-equiv f/2.8 lens |
| Memory Cards | microSD (this 'A' revision only) | Single SD UHS-I |
| 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 V10
Portrait
2.7/10
2.3/10
Street
5.4/10
5.7/10
Travel
6.1/10
6.0/10
Wedding & Events
1.4/10
2.5/10
Documentary
2.9/10
4.4/10
Sports & Action
1.8/10
—
Landscape
3.3/10
4.0/10
Wildlife
2.7/10
—
Casual
5.5/10
6.0/10
Food
3.4/10
4.3/10
Macro
2.7/10
2.6/10
Architecture
3.1/10
3.9/10
Astrophotography
1.4/10
3.2/10
Fun & simple
6.4/10
5.2/10
Vlogging & Video
—
6.6/10
Filmmaking
—
3.5/10
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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