Upgrade Guide
Canon PowerShot G7X Mark II→Canon IXUS 285 HS A
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the PowerShot G7X Mark II. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the IXUS 285 HS A
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Generation9 years newer (2025 vs 2016)
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 | PowerShot G7X Mark II | IXUS 285 HS A | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -0.9 | ||
| Street | -0.9 | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | -0.8 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Documentary | -0.3 | ||
| Landscape | -0.9 | ||
| Casual | +1.0 | ||
| Food | -1.3 | ||
| Macro | -0.8 | ||
| Architecture | -1.1 | ||
| Astrophotography | -1.5 | ||
| Fun & simple | +1.5 | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Wildlife | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | PowerShot G7X Mark II | IXUS 285 HS A | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £350 | £369 | |
| Released | 2016 | 2025 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI CMOS | 20.2MP 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 20MP | ↑ |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 1080p/30p | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with face detection | Contrast-detect AF | |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS (lens) | Intelligent IS (lens-based) | |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 2fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~265 shots (CIPA) | 220 shots (CIPA, estimated) | ↓ |
| Weight | 319g (with battery and card) | 145g (estimated) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | No viewfinder | None (screen only) | |
| Screen | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen (180°), 1.04M dots | Fixed screen, no touch | |
| Mount | Fixed Canon 24-100mm f/1.8-2.8 (equivalent) | Fixed 12x zoom lens (25-300mm equivalent) | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | microSD (this 'A' revision only) |
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