Upgrade Guide
Canon IXUS 285 HS A→Canon PowerShot G7X Mark III
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the IXUS 285 HS A. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the PowerShot G7X Mark III
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Burst rate20fps (with fixed AF/AE) vs 2fps
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 | PowerShot G7X Mark III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +1.1 | ||
| Street | +1.0 | ||
| Travel | +0.1 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +1.0 | ||
| Documentary | +1.5 | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Landscape | +1.0 | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Casual | +1.0 | ||
| Food | +1.7 | ||
| Macro | +0.9 | ||
| Architecture | +1.3 | ||
| Astrophotography | +1.6 | ||
| Fun & simple | -0.6 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Filmmaking | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | IXUS 285 HS A | PowerShot G7X Mark III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £369 | £749 | |
| Released | 2025 | 2019 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 20.2MP 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI-CMOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 20MP | ↓ |
| Video | 1080p/30p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p — no crop in 4K | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | Contrast-detect AF with face and eye detection | |
| Stabilisation | Intelligent IS (lens-based) | Optical IS — lens-based | |
| Burst Rate | 2fps | 20fps (with fixed AF/AE) | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 220 shots (CIPA, estimated) | ~235 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 145g (estimated) | 304g (with battery and card) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | None (screen only) | No viewfinder | |
| Screen | Fixed screen, no touch | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen (180° flip for self-facing) | |
| Mount | Fixed 12x zoom lens (25-300mm equivalent) | Fixed 24-100mm equivalent f/1.8-2.8 lens | |
| Memory Cards | microSD (this 'A' revision only) | Single SD UHS-I slot |
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