CANON IXUS 285 HS A Compact Camera - Silver
Best for keeping it simple
20.2 megapixels
Sensor type: 1/2.3" / 6.17 x 4.55 mm CMOS sensor
Full HD video
Optical zoom: 12 x
3" LCD screen
Built-in WiFi
2 year guarantee
Product code: 526511

The Canon IXUS 285 HS is the perfect travel companion. Pocket-friendly and lightweight, it's small enough to take everywhere. Whether you're snapping wildlife or sports day, the 12x optical zoom lens gets you right into the action without moving an inch. With the 20.2-megapixel sensor photos come out clear and detailed, even when the light is less than perfect. Plus, Intelligent Image Stabilisation gently corrects movement so shots look steadier, especially when you're zoomed in or shooting on the move.

Good to know

- The DIGIC 4+ processor improves colour, reduces noise and delivers cleaner photos in low light
- Shoot Full HD video at the touch of a button
- Story Highlights cleverly edits your video albums with one touch
- Creative Shot gives you multiple playful versions from one shot, no editing needed
- Built-in WiFi lets you share photos or control the camera remotely from your phone
- The 3.0" LCD screen makes it easy to frame and check your photos

Technical specifications for CANON IXUS 285 HS A Compact Camera - Silver

OVERVIEW

Type
Compact camera
Processor
DIGIC 4+

SHUTTER

Shutter speed
1/2000th
Continuous shooting
- 2.5 fps (mechanical shutter)
- 7.2 fps (electronic shutter)
Self-timer
- 2 seconds
- 10 seconds
- Custom

SENSOR

Type
CMOS
Image stabilisation
- Lens shift-type
- Approx. 2.5-stop
- Intelligent IS plus 4-axis Enhanced Dynamic IS
Resolution
- Actual: 21.1 megapixels
- Effective: 20.2 megapixels
Format
- 3:2
- 1:1
- 4:3
- 16:9
ISO sensitivity
Auto: 80 - 32000
Size
1/2.3" / 6.17 x 4.55 mm

SETTINGS

White balance
Auto (including Face Detection WB), Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom
Exposure modes
Hybrid Auto, Creative Shot, SCN (Smart Auto (32 scenes detected), Portrait, Smart Shutter (Smile, Wink Self-Timer, FaceSelf-Timer), High-speed Burst (5.0 MP), Handheld Night Scene, Low Light (5.0 MP), Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Fireworks, Long Shutter
Effects
Fish-eye, Miniature, Toy Camera, Poster
Other settings
Video mode

PHOTO

Maximum photo resolution
5184 x 3888p
Photo file formats
- JPEG compression
- Design rule for Camera File system,
- Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 compliant
Memory card
- SD
- SDHC
- SDXC

FLASH

Built-in
Yes
Guide number
- Wide: 50 cm – 4.0 m
- Telephoto: 1.0 m – 2.0 m

CONNECTIVITY

Interface
- USB
- HDMI Micro
WiFi
Yes
GPS
Yes, via smartphone
Compatible app
Canon Camera Connect app
Minimum distance
1 cm
Focal length
4.5 - 50 mm
35 mm equivalent
25 - 300 mm
Focusing
Autofocus
Maximum aperture
f/3.6 - f/7.0
Focus point types
- AiAF (Face Detection / 9-point)
- 1-point AF (fixed to centre)
Screen
3" / 7.5 cm LCD screen
Screen features
- 100% coverage
- 461k dots
- Adjustable brightness

ZOOM

Optical zoom
12 x
Digital zoom
4 x

VIDEO

Audio file formats
MP4 Audio: MPEG4 AAC-LC (monaural)
Video file formats
MP4
Maximum video resolution
Full HD 1920 x 1080p (30 fps)
Other video resolutions
HD 1280 x 720p (30 fps)

POWER

Battery type
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery NB-11L / NB-11LH
Battery life
- Approx. 180 shots
- Approx. 240 min

GENERAL

Box contents
- Canon IXUS 285 HS A Compact Camera
- Wrist strap WS-800
- Battery pack NB-11LH
- Battery charger CB-2LFE
- AC cable
- User manual kit
Weight
146 g
Guarantee
2 years
Dimensions
58 x 99.6 x 22.8 mm (H x W x D)
Colour
Silver