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IXUS 285 HS A vs RX100 VI
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
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
RX100 VI — Travel & Vlogging: The RX100 VI trades fast apertures for a remarkable 24-200mm zoom range — giving it more versatility than any previous model. 4K/30p, 24fps burst, a pop-up EVF, and an articulating screen round out an exceptional compact package. Variable aperture limits low-light performance at the long end, but for travel and events where reach matters, there is no practical alternative at this size.
Who should buy what
RX100 VI (2018)
is the right camera for you if…
- Travel photographers who need versatile reach in a pocketable body
- Vloggers and content creators who need 4K and an articulating screen
- Event photographers who want discreet, capable wide-to-tele coverage
- Wildlife and sports enthusiasts who want a compact travel option
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | IXUS 285 HS ACanon · 2025 | RX100 VISony · 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £369Best | £700 |
| Sensor | 20.2MP 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI Stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.2MPBest | 20.1MP |
| Video | 1080p/30p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p, 960fps HFR |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | Fast Hybrid AF, 315 phase-detect points, Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | Intelligent IS (lens-based) | Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 2fps | 24fpsBest |
| Battery Life | 220 shots (CIPA, estimated) | ~240 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 145g (estimated)Best | 267g (body only) |
| Dimensions | — | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | None (screen only) | Pop-up EVF, 2.35M dots |
| Screen | Fixed screen, no touch | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Fixed 12x zoom lens (25-300mm equivalent) | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 |
| Memory Cards | microSD (this 'A' revision only) | Single SD / Memory Stick PRO Duo slot |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi | Micro USB, 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
RX100 VI
Portrait
2.7/10
5.4/10
Street
5.4/10
7.1/10
Travel
6.1/10
7.1/10
Wedding & Events
1.4/10
3.7/10
Documentary
2.9/10
4.8/10
Sports & Action
1.8/10
6.6/10
Landscape
3.3/10
4.3/10
Wildlife
2.7/10
6.3/10
Casual
5.5/10
6.8/10
Food
3.4/10
5.4/10
Macro
2.7/10
3.8/10
Architecture
3.1/10
4.5/10
Astrophotography
1.4/10
3.7/10
Fun & simple
6.4/10
5.4/10
Vlogging & Video
—
6.3/10
Filmmaking
—
4.1/10
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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