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IXUS 285 HS A vs X100T

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·14 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?

X100T — Street, Travel & Compact Everyday Shooting: A polished step between X100S and X100F — the electronic rangefinder OVF mode was unique, and 16MP X-Trans delivers beautiful files at an accessible used price.

Who should buy what
X100T (2014)
is the right camera for you if…
  • X100 series enthusiasts who want the rangefinder-era X100 experience at the lowest price
  • Street photographers who value the unique hybrid OVF with electronic rangefinder overlay
  • Travel photographers who want a compact fixed-lens APS-C camera on a tight budget
  • Those drawn to the classic X100 design before the X100F's resolution and joystick upgrade
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
Specification IXUS 285 HS ACanon · 2025X100TFujifilm · 2014
Price £369Best£399
Sensor 20.2MP 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II
Resolution 20.2MPBest16.3MP
Video 1080p/30p1080p/60p
Autofocus Contrast-detect AFIntelligent Hybrid AF (phase-detect + contrast-detect), face detection
Stabilisation Intelligent IS (lens-based)No stabilisation
Burst Rate 2fps6fpsBest
Battery Life 220 shots (CIPA, estimated)~330 shots (CIPA)Best
Weight 145g (estimated)Best440g (with battery and card)
Dimensions —126.5 × 74.4 × 52.4mm
Weather Sealed Not weather sealedNot weather sealed
Viewfinder None (screen only)Hybrid OVF/EVF — 3rd generation with electronic rangefinder mode
Screen Fixed screen, no touch3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots (no tilt, no touch)
Mount Fixed 12x zoom lens (25-300mm equivalent)Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equiv)
Memory Cards microSD (this 'A' revision only)Single SD UHS-I slot
Connectivity USB, Wi-FiWi-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
IXUS 285 HS A
X100T
Portrait
2.7/10
4.3/10
Street
5.4/10
7.0/10
Travel
6.1/10
5.5/10
Wedding & Events
1.4/10
4.1/10
Documentary
2.9/10
4.0/10
Sports & Action
1.8/10
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Landscape
3.3/10
3.4/10
Wildlife
2.7/10
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Casual
5.5/10
3.4/10
Food
3.4/10
3.3/10
Macro
2.7/10
2.1/10
Architecture
3.1/10
3.1/10
Astrophotography
1.4/10
4.3/10
Fun & simple
6.4/10
4.8/10

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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