Upgrade Guide
Canon IXUS 285 HS A→Canon EOS-1D X Mark III
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the IXUS 285 HS A. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the EOS-1D X Mark III
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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Burst rate16fps mechanical, 20fps live view vs 2fps
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Battery life~2850 shots (CIPA) vs 220 shots (CIPA, estimated)
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 | IXUS 285 HS A | EOS-1D X Mark III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +3.6 | ||
| Street | -1.3 | ||
| Travel | -1.9 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +5.9 | ||
| Documentary | +3.6 | ||
| Sports & Action | +5.2 | ||
| Landscape | +2.1 | ||
| Wildlife | +4.0 | ||
| Casual | -2.3 | ||
| Food | +1.3 | ||
| Macro | +1.2 | ||
| Architecture | +2.2 | ||
| Astrophotography | +5.2 | ||
| Fun & simple | — | ||
| Filmmaking | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | IXUS 285 HS A | EOS-1D X Mark III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £369 | £3,500 | |
| Released | 2025 | 2020 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 20.2MP 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS | 20.1MP full-frame CMOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 20MP | ↓ |
| Video | 1080p/30p | 5.5K RAW, 4K 60fps (crop), 4K 60fps (full-frame via firmware) | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | 191-point all cross-type OVF AF; 525-point Dual Pixel CMOS AF (Live View) | |
| Stabilisation | Intelligent IS (lens-based) | — | |
| Burst Rate | 2fps | 16fps mechanical, 20fps live view | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 220 shots (CIPA, estimated) | ~2850 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 145g (estimated) | 1250g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | None (screen only) | OVF 0.76× magnification, 100% coverage | |
| Screen | Fixed screen, no touch | 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 4.15M dots | |
| Mount | Fixed 12x zoom lens (25-300mm equivalent) | Canon EF | |
| Memory Cards | microSD (this 'A' revision only) | Dual CFexpress Type B slots |
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