Upgrade Guide
Canon IXUS 285 HS A→Canon EOS R
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The EOS R improves across 4 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most IXUS 285 HS A owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the EOS R
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Resolution30MP vs 20MP (+10MP)
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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Burst rate8fps continuous (5fps with AF/AE) vs 2fps
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Battery life~350 shots (CIPA) 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 R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +4.3 | ||
| Street | +0.4 | ||
| Travel | -0.4 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +4.3 | ||
| Documentary | +3.1 | ||
| Sports & Action | +4.5 | ||
| Landscape | +2.9 | ||
| Wildlife | +4.1 | ||
| Casual | -1.2 | ||
| Food | +3.1 | ||
| Macro | +2.6 | ||
| Architecture | +3.1 | ||
| Astrophotography | +4.7 | ||
| Fun & simple | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Filmmaking | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | IXUS 285 HS A | EOS R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £369 | £799 | |
| Released | 2025 | 2018 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 20.2MP 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS | 30.3MP full-frame CMOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 30MP | ↑ |
| Video | 1080p/30p | 4K/30p (1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — 5655 AF areas, Eye AF | |
| Stabilisation | Intelligent IS (lens-based) | No stabilisation | |
| Burst Rate | 2fps | 8fps continuous (5fps with AF/AE) | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 220 shots (CIPA, estimated) | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 145g (estimated) | 660g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | None (screen only) | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.71× magnification | |
| Screen | Fixed screen, no touch | 3.0" touchscreen, fully articulating | |
| Mount | Fixed 12x zoom lens (25-300mm equivalent) | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | |
| Memory Cards | microSD (this 'A' revision only) | Single SD UHS-II slot |
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