Upgrade Guide

Canon IXUS 285 HS A→Canon EOS M

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Canon

IXUS 285 HS A

£369

2025

→

Upgrade to

Canon

EOS M

£80 (-£289)

2012

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Situational

One clear hardware improvement over the IXUS 285 HS A. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.

What's new in the EOS M

Unchanged or similar

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.

Full spec comparison

Spec	IXUS 285 HS A	EOS M
Price	£369	£80
Released	2025	2012	↓
Sensor	20.2MP 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS	18MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution	20MP	18MP	↓
Video	1080p/30p	1080p 30fps
Autofocus	Contrast-detect AF	Hybrid CMOS AF (phase + contrast), notoriously slow
Stabilisation	Intelligent IS (lens-based)	—
Burst Rate	2fps	4fps	↑
Battery Life	220 shots (CIPA, estimated)	~230 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	145g (estimated)	262g (body only)	↓
Weather Sealed	Not weather sealed	Not weather sealed
Viewfinder	None (screen only)	No viewfinder
Screen	Fixed screen, no touch	3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots
Mount	Fixed 12x zoom lens (25-300mm equivalent)	Canon EF-M mount
Memory Cards	microSD (this 'A' revision only)	1× SD/SDHC/SDXC

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