Canon

Canon IXUS 285 HS A

A 2025 reissue of a 2016 budget compact, largely unchanged except for switching to microSD storage. Basic by any current standard — no touchscreen, no 4K, no IBIS — but genuinely simple point-and-shoot operation at a low price for anyone who wants a real camera, not a phone.

Starting from
£369 new
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Wex Photo Video
Wex Photo Video
£369
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Core
Released
2025
Sensor
20.2MP 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS
Resolution
20.2 MP
Mount
Fixed 12x zoom lens (25-300mm equivalent)
Weight
145g (estimated)
Weather Sealed
No
Performance
Autofocus
Contrast-detect AF
Stabilisation
Intelligent IS (lens-based)
Burst Rate
2fps
Battery Life
220 shots (CIPA, estimated)
Features
Video
1080p/30p
Viewfinder
None (screen only)
Screen
Fixed screen, no touch
Memory Cards
microSD (this 'A' revision only)
Connectivity
USB, Wi-Fi
Detailed Specs
Sensor Format
1/2.3-inch and smaller
Viewfinder Type
None
Screen Type
Fixed
Touchscreen
No
Card Slots
1
Battery Life (CIPA)
220 shots
Weight (Grams)
145g
Autofocus Type
Contrast detect only
Max Burst Rate
2.0fps
In-Body Stabilisation
No
Max Video Resolution
1080p–2.7K
10-Bit Video
No
Log Profile
No
Built-in Microphone Input
No
Headphone Jack
No

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
2.7
Street
5.4
Travel
6.1
Wedding & Events
1.4
Documentary
2.9
Sports & Action
1.8
Landscape
3.3
Wildlife
2.7
Casual
5.5
Food
3.4
Macro
2.7
Architecture
3.1
Astrophotography
1.4
Fun & simple
6.4
✅ Great For
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Fun & simple 6.4 Strong on portability, character and built-in flash.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
💍
Wedding & Events 1.4 Held back by pro reliability and image quality / low light. Scored down: no flash sync.
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Astrophotography 1.4 Held back by image quality / low light and astro aids.
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Sports & Action 1.8 Held back by burst speed and autofocus.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
Price History — IXUS 285 HS A
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