Upgrade Guide
Canon EOS M→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 M. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the IXUS 285 HS A
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Generation13 years newer (2025 vs 2012)
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (20MP)
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 M | IXUS 285 HS A | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -2.2 | ||
| Street | -1.2 | ||
| Travel | -0.1 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -2.2 | ||
| Documentary | -1.6 | ||
| Sports & Action | -1.8 | ||
| Landscape | -0.9 | ||
| Wildlife | -1.2 | ||
| Casual | +0.6 | ||
| Food | -1.2 | ||
| Macro | -1.2 | ||
| Architecture | -0.7 | ||
| Astrophotography | -2.6 | ||
| Fun & simple | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | EOS M | IXUS 285 HS A | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £80 | £369 | |
| Released | 2012 | 2025 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 18MP APS-C CMOS | 20.2MP 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS | |
| Resolution | 18MP | 20MP | ↑ |
| Video | 1080p 30fps | 1080p/30p | |
| Autofocus | Hybrid CMOS AF (phase + contrast), notoriously slow | Contrast-detect AF | |
| Stabilisation | — | Intelligent IS (lens-based) | |
| Burst Rate | 4fps | 2fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~230 shots (CIPA) | 220 shots (CIPA, estimated) | ↓ |
| Weight | 262g (body only) | 145g (estimated) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | No viewfinder | None (screen only) | |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | Fixed screen, no touch | |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Fixed 12x zoom lens (25-300mm equivalent) | |
| Memory Cards | 1× SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD (this 'A' revision only) |
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