The Canon IXUS 285 HS A is a pocket point-and-shoot with a 20.2MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor, a DIGIC 4+ processor and a 12x optical zoom covering 25-300mm equivalent. It adds Intelligent IS stabilization, a 3.0-inch 461k-dot LCD, 1080p video at 30 fps and built-in Wi-Fi with NFC for sending shots to a phone. It suits casual shooters who want a long zoom in a small body without carrying a phone or a larger camera. Against phones it wins on optical reach and a real zoom lens; against bigger-sensor compacts it gives up low-light image quality and fine detail. Owners rate it highly, though most note it is a fair-weather camera best in good light.
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Owners rate it 4.7 out of 5 and mostly praise the zoom range, pocket size and ease of use. Complaints center on low-light image quality and the lack of a viewfinder or touchscreen.
This compact point-and-shoot camera has a 20.2MP 1/2.3" CMOS sensor and a DIGIC 4+ image processor. Together they form the Canon HS SYSTEM, which helps keep noise low. The camera supports sensitivity up to ISO 3200 and shoots stills continuously at up to 7.2 fps. It records full HD 1080p video at 30 fps.
A 12x optical zoom lens covers a 25-300mm equivalent focal length range, from wide-angle to telephoto. Intelligent IS image stabilization reduces the appearance of camera shake in stills and video. Still modes are Normal, Panning, Macro (Hybrid) and Tripod. Video modes are Dynamic, Powered, Macro (Hybrid) and Active Tripod.
A 3.0" 461k-dot LCD on the back is used for composing shots, navigating menus and reviewing photos and videos. Built-in Wi-Fi with NFC shares images with a linked smartphone or tablet. The Camera Connect app lets you control the camera remotely, and a dedicated Wi-Fi button speeds up connecting. Creative features include Hybrid Auto, Creative Shot and Story Highlights.
