Upgrade Guide
Canon EOS 80D→Canon IXUS 285 HS A
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the EOS 80D. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the IXUS 285 HS A
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Generation9 years newer (2025 vs 2016)
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution20MP (down from 24MP — optimised for low light)
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Weather sealingNot present in new body
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StabilisationIBIS not present in new body
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | EOS 80D | IXUS 285 HS A | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -3.2 | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Travel | +0.5 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -4.1 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Documentary | -2.4 | ||
| Sports & Action | -4.0 | ||
| Landscape | -2.3 | ||
| Wildlife | -3.5 | ||
| Casual | +1.7 | ||
| Food | -2.2 | ||
| Macro | -2.0 | ||
| Architecture | -2.5 | ||
| Astrophotography | -4.1 | ||
| Fun & simple | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | EOS 80D | IXUS 285 HS A | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £360 | £369 | |
| Released | 2016 | 2025 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 20.2MP 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 20MP | ↓ |
| Video | Full HD 1080p/60 | 1080p/30p | |
| Autofocus | 45-point all cross-type phase-detect via viewfinder; Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face tracking in live view | Contrast-detect AF | |
| Stabilisation | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) | Intelligent IS (lens-based) | |
| Burst Rate | 7fps | 2fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~960 shots (CIPA) | 220 shots (CIPA, estimated) | ↓ |
| Weight | 730g (with battery) | 145g (estimated) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Not weather sealed | ↓ |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.95x | None (screen only) | |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots | Fixed screen, no touch | |
| Mount | Canon EF / EF-S | Fixed 12x zoom lens (25-300mm equivalent) | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | microSD (this 'A' revision only) |
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