Upgrade Guide
Canon IXUS 285 HS A→Canon EOS-1Ds
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The EOS-1Ds improves across 3 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most IXUS 285 HS A owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the EOS-1Ds
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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Burst rate3fps continuous vs 2fps
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Battery life~500 shots per charge vs 220 shots (CIPA, estimated)
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution11MP (down from 20MP — 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 | IXUS 285 HS A | EOS-1Ds | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +2.4 | ||
| Street | -1.8 | ||
| Travel | -2.6 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +3.2 | ||
| Documentary | +0.7 | ||
| Sports & Action | +2.6 | ||
| Landscape | +0.9 | ||
| Wildlife | +2.3 | ||
| Casual | -3.6 | ||
| Food | +0.1 | ||
| Macro | +0.5 | ||
| Architecture | +0.9 | ||
| Astrophotography | +4.3 | ||
| Fun & simple | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | IXUS 285 HS A | EOS-1Ds | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £369 | £200 | |
| Released | 2025 | 2002 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 20.2MP 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS | 11.1MP full-frame CMOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 11MP | ↓ |
| Video | 1080p/30p | — | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | 45-point AF with 7 cross-type points | |
| Stabilisation | Intelligent IS (lens-based) | — | |
| Burst Rate | 2fps | 3fps continuous | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 220 shots (CIPA, estimated) | ~500 shots per charge | ↑ |
| Weight | 145g (estimated) | 1270g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | None (screen only) | OVF, 0.70× magnification, 100% coverage | |
| Screen | Fixed screen, no touch | 2.0" fixed LCD | |
| Mount | Fixed 12x zoom lens (25-300mm equivalent) | Canon EF | |
| Memory Cards | microSD (this 'A' revision only) | CompactFlash Type I/II |
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