Upgrade Guide
Canon IXUS 285 HS A→Canon EOS R6 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 R6 Mark II
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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 rate12fps mechanical, 40fps electronic vs 2fps
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Battery life~760 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 R6 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +5.6 | ||
| Street | +1.3 | ||
| Travel | +0.7 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +7.0 | ||
| Documentary | +5.0 | ||
| Sports & Action | +6.7 | ||
| Landscape | +3.3 | ||
| Wildlife | +5.7 | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Food | +4.3 | ||
| Macro | +5.7 | ||
| Architecture | +3.5 | ||
| Astrophotography | +5.5 | ||
| Fun & simple | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Filmmaking | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | IXUS 285 HS A | EOS R6 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £369 | £2,099 | |
| Released | 2025 | 2022 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 20.2MP 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 24MP | ↑ |
| Video | 1080p/30p | 4K/60p 10-bit oversampled, 6K RAW out, FHD/180p | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 zones, deep-learning subject tracking | |
| Stabilisation | Intelligent IS (lens-based) | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (coordinated with IS lenses) | |
| Burst Rate | 2fps | 12fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 220 shots (CIPA, estimated) | ~760 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 145g (estimated) | 670g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | None (screen only) | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.76× magnification | |
| Screen | Fixed screen, no touch | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | Fixed 12x zoom lens (25-300mm equivalent) | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | |
| Memory Cards | microSD (this 'A' revision only) | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
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