CANON IXUS 285 HS Compact Camera - Purple

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CANON IXUS 285 HS Compact Camera - Purple

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Sensor type: 1/2.3" / 6.17 x 4.55 mm CMOS sensor
Optical zoom: 12x
3" / 76.2 mm LCD screen
Built-in WiFi & GPS & NFC
20.2 megapixels

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Sensor type: 1/2.3" / 6.17 x 4.55 mm CMOS sensor
Optical zoom: 12x
3" / 76.2 mm LCD screen
Built-in WiFi & GPS & NFC
20.2 megapixels

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Brilliant features come in a pocketable design with the Canon IXUS 285 HS Compact Camera.

High quality shooting

Perfect for capturing special moments and stunning views, the IXUS 285 HS features a 20.2-megapixel CMOS sensor powered by a DIGIC 4+ processor for highly detailed, sharp images.

With a 12 x optical zoom you can get closer, more detailed shots of your subject without moving, making the IXUS 285 HS ideal for portraits and landscapes.

Full HD recording

Recording Full HD home movies is made simple with the dedicated movie button so you won't miss a moment.

Shoot steady thanks to the built-in Image Stabilisation which counteracts camera shake to produce clear images and smooth video.

Creative modes

Bring out your creative side with Creative Shot and Hybrid Auto which allows you to play around with settings, while for everyday shots Smart Auto will optimise camera settings for each scene.

A variety of in-camera effects can be added to bring a fun, creative element to your photos without using a computer.

Uploading your images and video with the Canon IXUS 285 HS Compact Camera is made simple thanks to built-in WiFi and one-touch NFC pairing.

Specification

Technical specifications for CANON IXUS 285 HS Compact Camera - Purple

OVERVIEW
Camera type	Compact camera
Processor	DIGIC 4+ with iSAPS technology

SENSOR
Resolution	20.2 megapixels
Type	CMOS
Size	1/2.3" / 6.17 x 4.55 mm
ISO sensitivity	AUTO, 100 - 3200
Image stabilisation	Image Stabilisation (IS)

LENS
Focal length	4.5 - 54 mm
35 mm equivalent	25 - 300 mm
Maximum aperture	f/3.6 - f/7.0
Minimum aperture	f/22
Minimum distance	1 cm
Normal distance	1 cm to infinity
Focusing	Autofocus
Focus area points	9-point autofocus

ZOOM
Optical zoom	12 x
Digital zoom	4 x

SCREEN & VIEWFINDER
Type	Live View
Screen	3” / 76.2 mm LCD screen
Screen features	- Resolution: 461,000 dots - Adjustable brightness - Quick-bright LCD

SHUTTER
Shutter speed	15 secs - 1/2000th
Continuous shooting	7.2 fps
Self-timer	- 2 seconds - 10 seconds - Custom

SETTINGS
Photo exposure modes	Hybrid auto, Creative shot, SCN (Smart auto (32 scenes detected), P, Portrait, Smart shutter (Smile, Wink self-timer, Face self-timer), High-speed burst (5.0 MP), Handheld night scene, Low light (5.0 MP), Fireworks, Long shutter
Photo effects	Fish-eye effect, Miniature effect, Toy Camera effect, Monochrome, Super vivid, Poster effect, My colours (My colours off, Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, Black & white, Positive film, Lighter skin tone, Darker skin tone, Vivid blue, Vivid green, Vivid red, Custom colour)
White balance	TTL

PHOTO
Maximum photo resolution	5184 x 3888p
Photo file formats	JPEG

VIDEO
Video mode	Yes, with sound
Maximum video resolution	Full HD 1920 x 1080p
Other video resolutions	HD 1280 x 720p
Video file formats	MPEG 4
Audio file formats	AAC

MEMORY
Memory card	- SD - SDHC - SDXC
Number of memory card slots	1

FLASH
Built-in	Yes

CONNECTIVITY
Interface	USB 2.0
TV output	- PAL - NTSC
Pictbridge / direct printing	Yes
NFC	Yes
WiFi connectivity	Yes
App available	Yes
GPS	Yes

POWER
Battery type	Lithium-Ion NB-11LH
Battery life	Approx. 180 shots

GENERAL
Colour	Purple
Box contents	- Canon IXUS 285 HS Compact Camera - Battery pack NB-11L - Battery charger CB-2LFE - AC cable - Wrist strap - User manual kit
Dimensions	58 x 99.6 x 22.8 mm (H x W x D)
Weight	147 g
Guarantee	1 year

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(8.5 out of 10)

Ease of use	8.2
Image quality	8.8
Features	8.4
Build quality	8.4
Value for money	8.5
Overall rating	8.5
	Scores 8.5 out of 10 based on 104 reviews

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(6 out of 10)

John

Point & shoot

Good Points+: I have not really had it long enough and understand it well enough to comment properly.

Bad Points−: Lack of a view finder. I have taken mostly outdoor pictures and having to rely on the screen is sometimes a nuisance because of sunlight and other light effects.

3 of 7 people found this review helpful

Ease of use	6.0
Image quality	7.0
Features	8.0
Build quality	7.0
Value for money	7.0
Overall rating	6.0

Confirmed purchase: 13 May 2019
Published on: 11 June 2019

(1 out of 10)

K

Good Points+: Reviewer left no comment

Bad Points−: Cheap build quality. Grainy pictures. Focus slow. Will be contacting to exchange for a better camera

2 of 4 people found this review helpful

Ease of use	4.0
Image quality	3.0
Features	4.0
Build quality	1.0
Value for money	2.0
Overall rating	1.0

Confirmed purchase: 28 November 2018
Published on: 13 January 2019

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