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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

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?

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 · 2025RX100 VISony · 2018
Price £369Best£700
Sensor 20.2MP 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS20.1MP 1-inch BSI Stacked CMOS
Resolution 20.2MPBest20.1MP
Video 1080p/30p4K/30p, 1080p/120p, 960fps HFR
Autofocus Contrast-detect AFFast Hybrid AF, 315 phase-detect points, Eye AF
Stabilisation Intelligent IS (lens-based)Optical SteadyShot
Burst Rate 2fps24fpsBest
Battery Life 220 shots (CIPA, estimated)~240 shots (CIPA)Best
Weight 145g (estimated)Best267g (body only)
Dimensions —101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm
Weather Sealed Not weather sealedNot weather sealed
Viewfinder None (screen only)Pop-up EVF, 2.35M dots
Screen Fixed screen, no touch3.0" 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-FiMicro 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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