Upgrade Guide
Canon IXUS 285 HS A→Canon EOS R7
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 R7
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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 rate15fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (with blackout) vs 2fps
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Battery life~770 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 R7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +5.4 | ||
| Street | +1.3 | ||
| Travel | +0.7 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +6.7 | ||
| Documentary | +4.8 | ||
| Sports & Action | +6.6 | ||
| Landscape | +3.2 | ||
| Wildlife | +5.8 | ||
| Casual | +0.2 | ||
| Food | +4.2 | ||
| Macro | +5.8 | ||
| Architecture | +3.5 | ||
| Astrophotography | +4.2 | ||
| Fun & simple | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Filmmaking | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | IXUS 285 HS A | EOS R7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £369 | £1,399 | |
| Released | 2025 | 2022 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 20.2MP 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 32MP | ↑ |
| Video | 1080p/30p | 4K/60p (uncropped), 4K/30p (oversampled from 7K), 1080p/120p | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 651 AF zones, subject recognition (people, animals, vehicles) | |
| Stabilisation | Intelligent IS (lens-based) | 7-stop IBIS (8 stops with compatible IS lenses) | |
| Burst Rate | 2fps | 15fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (with blackout) | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 220 shots (CIPA, estimated) | ~770 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 145g (estimated) | 530g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | None (screen only) | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.72× magnification | |
| Screen | Fixed screen, no touch | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.62M dots | |
| Mount | Fixed 12x zoom lens (25-300mm equivalent) | Canon RF-mount | |
| Memory Cards | microSD (this 'A' revision only) | Dual SD UHS-II |
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