Upgrade Guide

Canon IXUS 285 HS A→Canon EOS M100

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

You own

Canon

IXUS 285 HS A

£369

2025

→

Upgrade to

Canon

EOS M100

£200 (-£169)

2017

✅

Strong upgrade

The EOS M100 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 M100

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Full spec comparison

Spec	IXUS 285 HS A	EOS M100
Price	£369	£200
Released	2025	2017	↓
Sensor	20.2MP 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS	24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel)
Resolution	20MP	24MP	↑
Video	1080p/30p	1080p/60p
Autofocus	Contrast-detect AF	Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face and subject detection
Stabilisation	Intelligent IS (lens-based)	—
Burst Rate	2fps	6.1fps	↑
Battery Life	220 shots (CIPA, estimated)	~295 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	145g (estimated)	266g (body only)	↓
Weather Sealed	Not weather sealed	Not weather sealed
Viewfinder	None (screen only)	No viewfinder
Screen	Fixed screen, no touch	3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots
Mount	Fixed 12x zoom lens (25-300mm equivalent)	Canon EF-M mount
Memory Cards	microSD (this 'A' revision only)	Single SD UHS-I slot

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