Upgrade Guide
Canon IXUS 285 HS A→Canon EOS R6
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
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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
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Battery life380 shots (LCD), 510 shots (EVF) vs 220 shots (CIPA, estimated)
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (20MP)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +5.2 | ||
| Street | +0.9 | ||
| Travel | +0.1 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +6.1 | ||
| Documentary | +4.3 | ||
| Sports & Action | +5.7 | ||
| Landscape | +2.8 | ||
| Wildlife | +5.0 | ||
| Casual | -0.4 | ||
| Food | +4.0 | ||
| Macro | +4.5 | ||
| Architecture | +3.1 | ||
| Astrophotography | +5.1 | ||
| Fun & simple | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Filmmaking | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | IXUS 285 HS A | EOS R6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £369 | £1,299 | |
| Released | 2025 | 2020 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 20.2MP 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 20MP | ↓ |
| Video | 1080p/30p | 4K 60fps (crop), 4K 30fps (full), 1080p 120fps | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 AF positions, subject tracking | |
| Stabilisation | Intelligent IS (lens-based) | 5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops coordinated IS | |
| Burst Rate | 2fps | 12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 220 shots (CIPA, estimated) | 380 shots (LCD), 510 shots (EVF) | ↑ |
| Weight | 145g (estimated) | 598g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | None (screen only) | EVF 0.76× 3.69M-dot | |
| Screen | Fixed screen, no touch | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot | |
| Mount | Fixed 12x zoom lens (25-300mm equivalent) | Canon RF | |
| Memory Cards | microSD (this 'A' revision only) | 2× SD UHS-II |
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