Upgrade Guide
Canon IXUS 285 HS A→Canon EOS M3
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 M3
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Resolution24MP vs 20MP (+4MP)
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Burst rate4.2fps vs 2fps
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 M3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +2.9 | ||
| Street | +1.5 | ||
| Travel | +0.1 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +2.7 | ||
| Documentary | +1.4 | ||
| Sports & Action | +2.4 | ||
| Landscape | +1.4 | ||
| Wildlife | +1.7 | ||
| Casual | -0.8 | ||
| Food | +2.1 | ||
| Macro | +1.8 | ||
| Architecture | +1.6 | ||
| Astrophotography | +2.7 | ||
| Fun & simple | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | IXUS 285 HS A | EOS M3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £369 | £150 | |
| Released | 2025 | 2015 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 20.2MP 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 24MP | ↑ |
| Video | 1080p/30p | 1080p/30p | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | Hybrid CMOS AF III (phase-detect + contrast-detect) | |
| Stabilisation | Intelligent IS (lens-based) | — | |
| Burst Rate | 2fps | 4.2fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 220 shots (CIPA, estimated) | ~250 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 145g (estimated) | 366g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | None (screen only) | None (optional EVF-DC1 accessory) | |
| 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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