Upgrade Guide
Canon IXUS 285 HS A→Canon EOS 90D
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The EOS 90D improves across 5 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most IXUS 285 HS A owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the EOS 90D
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Resolution32MP vs 20MP (+12MP)
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Burst rate10fps mechanical vs 2fps
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Battery life~1300 shots (CIPA with OVF) vs 220 shots (CIPA, estimated)
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 90D | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +3.8 | ||
| Street | +0.2 | ||
| Travel | -0.3 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +5.6 | ||
| Documentary | +3.1 | ||
| Sports & Action | +4.9 | ||
| Landscape | +2.8 | ||
| Wildlife | +3.9 | ||
| Casual | -0.7 | ||
| Food | +2.7 | ||
| Macro | +3.1 | ||
| Architecture | +3.0 | ||
| Astrophotography | +4.2 | ||
| Fun & simple | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Filmmaking | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | IXUS 285 HS A | EOS 90D | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £369 | £849 | |
| Released | 2025 | 2019 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 20.2MP 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel AF) | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 32MP | ↑ |
| Video | 1080p/30p | 4K/30p (1.6× crop), FHD/120p | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | Dual Pixel CMOS AF (live view), 45-point phase-detect (OVF) | |
| Stabilisation | Intelligent IS (lens-based) | No stabilisation | |
| Burst Rate | 2fps | 10fps mechanical | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 220 shots (CIPA, estimated) | ~1300 shots (CIPA with OVF) | ↑ |
| Weight | 145g (estimated) | 701g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | None (screen only) | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.95× magnification | |
| Screen | Fixed screen, no touch | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | |
| Mount | Fixed 12x zoom lens (25-300mm equivalent) | Canon EF / EF-S | |
| Memory Cards | microSD (this 'A' revision only) | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
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