Upgrade Guide
Canon EOS M3→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 M3. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the IXUS 285 HS A
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Generation10 years newer (2025 vs 2015)
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution20MP (down from 24MP — optimised for low light)
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 M3 | IXUS 285 HS A | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -2.9 | ||
| Street | -1.5 | ||
| Travel | -0.1 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -2.7 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Documentary | -1.4 | ||
| Sports & Action | -2.4 | ||
| Landscape | -1.4 | ||
| Wildlife | -1.7 | ||
| Casual | +0.8 | ||
| Food | -2.1 | ||
| Macro | -1.8 | ||
| Architecture | -1.6 | ||
| Astrophotography | -2.7 | ||
| Fun & simple | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | EOS M3 | IXUS 285 HS A | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £150 | £369 | |
| Released | 2015 | 2025 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 20.2MP 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 20MP | ↓ |
| Video | 1080p/30p | 1080p/30p | |
| Autofocus | Hybrid CMOS AF III (phase-detect + contrast-detect) | Contrast-detect AF | |
| Stabilisation | — | Intelligent IS (lens-based) | |
| Burst Rate | 4.2fps | 2fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) | 220 shots (CIPA, estimated) | ↓ |
| Weight | 366g (body only) | 145g (estimated) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | None (optional EVF-DC1 accessory) | None (screen only) | |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | Fixed screen, no touch | |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Fixed 12x zoom lens (25-300mm equivalent) | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | microSD (this 'A' revision only) |
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