Upgrade Guide
Canon IXUS 285 HS A→Canon EOS R100
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The EOS R100 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 R100
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Resolution24MP vs 20MP (+4MP)
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Burst rate6.5fps mechanical vs 2fps
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Battery life~270 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 R100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +3.5 | ||
| Street | +0.9 | ||
| Travel | -0.3 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +3.1 | ||
| Documentary | +2.0 | ||
| Sports & Action | +3.8 | ||
| Landscape | +1.2 | ||
| Wildlife | +3.5 | ||
| Casual | +0.9 | ||
| Food | +1.7 | ||
| Macro | +1.7 | ||
| Architecture | +1.8 | ||
| Astrophotography | +2.8 | ||
| Fun & simple | -1.7 | ||
| Filmmaking | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | IXUS 285 HS A | EOS R100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £369 | £529 | |
| Released | 2025 | 2023 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 20.2MP 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 24MP | ↑ |
| Video | 1080p/30p | 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/60p | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, face detection, subject tracking | |
| Stabilisation | Intelligent IS (lens-based) | No stabilisation | |
| Burst Rate | 2fps | 6.5fps mechanical | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 220 shots (CIPA, estimated) | ~270 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 145g (estimated) | 356g (with battery and card) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | None (screen only) | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification | |
| Screen | Fixed screen, no touch | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots (no touch) | |
| Mount | Fixed 12x zoom lens (25-300mm equivalent) | Canon RF-mount | |
| Memory Cards | microSD (this 'A' revision only) | Single SD UHS-II |
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