Upgrade Guide
Canon IXUS 285 HS A→Canon EOS R5 Mark II
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 Mark II
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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 rate30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical vs 2fps
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Battery life570 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 R5 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +6.0 | ||
| Street | +1.1 | ||
| Travel | +0.4 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +7.2 | ||
| Documentary | +5.4 | ||
| Sports & Action | +7.2 | ||
| Landscape | +4.0 | ||
| Wildlife | +6.2 | ||
| Casual | -0.3 | ||
| Food | +4.9 | ||
| Macro | +6.2 | ||
| Architecture | +4.4 | ||
| Astrophotography | +5.1 | ||
| Fun & simple | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Filmmaking | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | IXUS 285 HS A | EOS R5 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £369 | £4,299 | |
| Released | 2025 | 2024 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 20.2MP 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS | 45MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 45MP | ↑ |
| Video | 1080p/30p | 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, Cinema RAW Light | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, AI subject tracking | |
| Stabilisation | Intelligent IS (lens-based) | 8-stop IBIS (coordinated with IS lenses) | |
| Burst Rate | 2fps | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 220 shots (CIPA, estimated) | 570 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 145g (estimated) | 746g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | None (screen only) | 0.64" 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) | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
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