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IXUS 285 HS A vs ZV-1 II
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?
ZV-1 II — Pocket Vlogging: The best pocket vlogging camera — 1-inch sensor, ultrawide zoom, flip screen, and real-time Eye AF in a shirt pocket.
Who should buy what
ZV-1 II (2023)
is the right camera for you if…
- Vloggers and content creators who want a pocketable fixed-lens camera
- Travellers who want 4K video and a flip screen in a jacket-pocket size
- ZV-1 owners who want a wider lens and improved subject tracking
- Beginners who want a simple, capable vlogging camera without changing lenses
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | IXUS 285 HS ACanon · 2025 | ZV-1 IISony · 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £369Best | £699 |
| Sensor | 20.2MP 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.2MPBest | 20.1MP |
| Video | 1080p/30p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | Phase-detect + contrast, 315 points, Real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | Intelligent IS (lens-based) | Optical SteadyShot (OIS) |
| Burst Rate | 2fps | 15fpsBest |
| Battery Life | 220 shots (CIPA, estimated) | ~260 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 145g (estimated)Best | 292g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | — | 105.5 × 60.0 × 43.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | None (screen only) | No viewfinder |
| Screen | Fixed screen, no touch | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 12x zoom lens (25-300mm equivalent) | Fixed zoom — 18–50mm f/1.8–4.0 equiv |
| Memory Cards | microSD (this 'A' revision only) | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input |
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
ZV-1 II
Portrait
2.7/10
5.3/10
Street
5.4/10
7.1/10
Travel
6.1/10
6.8/10
Wedding & Events
1.4/10
4.4/10
Documentary
2.9/10
5.9/10
Sports & Action
1.8/10
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Landscape
3.3/10
4.5/10
Wildlife
2.7/10
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Casual
5.5/10
7.1/10
Food
3.4/10
5.9/10
Macro
2.7/10
4.0/10
Architecture
3.1/10
4.6/10
Astrophotography
1.4/10
3.6/10
Fun & simple
6.4/10
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Vlogging & Video
—
7.4/10
Filmmaking
—
5.0/10
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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