Upgrade Guide
Canon IXUS 285 HS A→Canon Canon EOS R6 V
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 Canon EOS R6 V
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Resolution32MP vs 20MP (+12MP)
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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 rate40fps vs 2fps
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Battery life620 shots (CIPA, LCD — no viewfinder) vs 220 shots (CIPA, estimated)
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Generation1 year newer (2026 vs 2025)
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 | Canon EOS R6 V | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +4.0 | ||
| Street | -0.6 | ||
| Travel | +0.1 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +5.5 | ||
| Documentary | +5.3 | ||
| Sports & Action | +4.7 | ||
| Landscape | +2.6 | ||
| Wildlife | +3.9 | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Food | +4.6 | ||
| Macro | +4.6 | ||
| Architecture | +3.8 | ||
| Astrophotography | +4.3 | ||
| Fun & simple | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Filmmaking | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | IXUS 285 HS A | Canon EOS R6 V | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £369 | £2,399 | |
| Released | 2025 | 2026 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 20.2MP 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS | 32.5MP full-frame CMOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 32MP | ↑ |
| Video | 1080p/30p | 7K internal RAW (CFexpress), oversampled 4K/60p, non-oversampled 4K/120p, 10-bit | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with subject detection | |
| Stabilisation | Intelligent IS (lens-based) | 7.5-stop IBIS | |
| Burst Rate | 2fps | 40fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 220 shots (CIPA, estimated) | 620 shots (CIPA, LCD — no viewfinder) | ↑ |
| Weight | 145g (estimated) | 688g (with battery and card) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | None (screen only) | None (screen only) | |
| Screen | Fixed screen, no touch | Fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | Fixed 12x zoom lens (25-300mm equivalent) | Canon RF-mount | |
| Memory Cards | microSD (this 'A' revision only) | CFexpress Type B + SD |
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