Upgrade Guide
Canon IXUS 285 HS A→Canon EOS R5 C
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 R5 C
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Resolution45MP vs 20MP (+25MP)
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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 rate12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic 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 R5 C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +4.1 | ||
| Street | -0.5 | ||
| Travel | -0.5 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +5.0 | ||
| Documentary | +4.2 | ||
| Sports & Action | +4.8 | ||
| Landscape | +2.4 | ||
| Wildlife | +3.8 | ||
| Casual | -1.0 | ||
| Food | +3.7 | ||
| Macro | +2.9 | ||
| Architecture | +3.9 | ||
| Astrophotography | +3.7 | ||
| Fun & simple | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Filmmaking | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | IXUS 285 HS A | EOS R5 C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £369 | £3,799 | |
| Released | 2025 | 2022 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 20.2MP 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS | 45MP full-frame CMOS — Cinema EOS colour science | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 45MP | ↑ |
| Video | 1080p/30p | 8K RAW internal, 8K/30p, 4K/120p — Cinema RAW Light, C-Log2, C-Log3 | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II — subject tracking with Intelligent AF | |
| Stabilisation | Intelligent IS (lens-based) | No IBIS (electronic IS for video; use IS lenses) | |
| Burst Rate | 2fps | 12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 220 shots (CIPA, estimated) | ~220 shots stills / unlimited video with fan | |
| Weight | 145g (estimated) | 680g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | None (screen only) | EVF 0.76× 5.76M-dot OLED | |
| Screen | Fixed screen, no touch | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 2.1M dots | |
| Mount | Fixed 12x zoom lens (25-300mm equivalent) | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | |
| Memory Cards | microSD (this 'A' revision only) | Dual CFexpress Type B slots |
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