Upgrade Guide
Canon IXUS 285 HS A→Canon EOS R6 Mark III
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 III
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Resolution32MP vs 20MP (+12MP)
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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Burst rate40fps (electronic shutter), 12fps (mechanical) vs 2fps
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Battery life~580 shots (CIPA, LP-E6P) 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 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +6.0 | ||
| Street | +1.3 | ||
| Travel | +0.6 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +7.2 | ||
| Documentary | +5.3 | ||
| Sports & Action | +6.7 | ||
| Landscape | +3.7 | ||
| Wildlife | +5.8 | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Food | +4.8 | ||
| Macro | +6.0 | ||
| Architecture | +4.1 | ||
| Astrophotography | +5.3 | ||
| Fun & simple | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Filmmaking | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | IXUS 285 HS A | EOS R6 Mark III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £369 | £2,799 | |
| Released | 2025 | 2025 | |
| Sensor | 20.2MP 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS | 32.5MP full-frame stacked CMOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 32MP | ↑ |
| Video | 1080p/30p | 4K 60fps oversampled from 7K, 6K RAW internal | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II — deep-learning subject detection for people, animals and vehicles, up to 40fps tracking | |
| Stabilisation | Intelligent IS (lens-based) | In-body 5-axis IS, up to 8.5 stops | |
| Burst Rate | 2fps | 40fps (electronic shutter), 12fps (mechanical) | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 220 shots (CIPA, estimated) | ~580 shots (CIPA, LP-E6P) | ↑ |
| Weight | 145g (estimated) | 609g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | None (screen only) | EVF, 5.76M-dot, up to 120fps | |
| Screen | Fixed screen, no touch | 3.2-inch vari-angle touchscreen, 2.1M-dot | |
| Mount | Fixed 12x zoom lens (25-300mm equivalent) | Canon RF | |
| Memory Cards | microSD (this 'A' revision only) | Dual SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) |
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