Upgrade Guide
Canon IXUS 285 HS A→Canon EOS R3
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 R3
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Resolution24MP vs 20MP (+4MP)
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Burst rate30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical vs 2fps
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Battery life620 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 R3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +5.4 | ||
| Street | +0.4 | ||
| Travel | -0.4 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +6.8 | ||
| Documentary | +4.9 | ||
| Sports & Action | +7.1 | ||
| Landscape | +3.0 | ||
| Wildlife | +6.0 | ||
| Casual | -0.9 | ||
| Food | +4.0 | ||
| Macro | +4.5 | ||
| Architecture | +3.4 | ||
| Astrophotography | +5.3 | ||
| Fun & simple | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Filmmaking | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | IXUS 285 HS A | EOS R3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £369 | £5,999 | |
| Released | 2025 | 2021 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 20.2MP 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS | 24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 24MP | ↑ |
| Video | 1080p/30p | 6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF | |
| Stabilisation | Intelligent IS (lens-based) | 8-stop IBIS | |
| Burst Rate | 2fps | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 220 shots (CIPA, estimated) | 620 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 145g (estimated) | 1015g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | None (screen only) | 0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | |
| Screen | Fixed screen, no touch | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | Fixed 12x zoom lens (25-300mm equivalent) | Canon RF | |
| Memory Cards | microSD (this 'A' revision only) | Dual CFexpress Type B |
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