Canon IXUS 285 HS A – Snapshot Overview

Slim, Stylish, and Always Ready
The Canon IXUS 285 HS A is a sleek, pocket-sized camera built for easy, everyday shooting. With its slim body and polished metallic finish, it slides neatly into your pocket, ready to catch moments wherever you wander.

20.2MP CMOS Sensor & DIGIC 4+ Engine
Armed with a sharp 20.2-megapixel CMOS sensor and Canon’s DIGIC 4+ processor, this camera produces crisp, lively photos even in dim surroundings. It’s perfect for those who want fine image quality without fuss or setup stress.

12x Optical Zoom with Smart Stabilization
From wide city views to distant details, the 12x optical zoom (25–300mm equivalent) offers flexible framing. Canon’s Intelligent IS system steadies every shot, keeping pictures clear and free from shaky blur.

Full HD Video Made Simple
Record smooth, rich Full HD (1080p) clips with one tap. Whether you’re filming family gatherings or nature strolls, the IXUS 285 HS A turns simple moments into vivid stories.

Instant Sharing with Wi-Fi & NFC
Send your shots straight to your phone using built-in Wi-Fi and NFC. Post online, back up your photos, or control the camera remotely with the Canon Camera Connect app—no cables needed.

3.0" Display & Playful Shooting Modes
The bright 3.0-inch screen makes it easy to frame and review your photos. Try creative settings like Hybrid Auto or Story Highlights to weave your pictures and clips into mini visual tales.

Final Word
The Canon IXUS 285 HS A blends grace, ease, and clever tech in one compact frame. Whether you’re catching travel scenes or everyday joys, it’s a handy partner for spontaneous creativity.

Canon IXUS 285 HS A Digital Camera Specs
Imaging Processor
DIGIC 4+
Image Sensor
 
Camera Effective Pixels
20.2 megapixel (aspect ratio: 4:3)
Sensor Size
1/2.3 type
Lens
Focal Length
12x zoom:
4.5 (W) - 54.0 (T) mm
35mm film equivalent: 25 (W) - 300 (T) mm
Focusing Range
1cm - infinity (W), 1.0m (3.3ft) - infinity (T)
Macro:
1 – 50cm (W) 
Image Stabilizer (IS) System
Lens-shift type
LCD Monitor
 
Type
7.62 cm type
Effective Pixels
A461 000 dots
Aspect Ratio
4:3
Focus
 
Control System
Autofocus: Continuous, Servo AF
AF Frame
Face AiAF, Tracking AF, Center
Metering System
Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot
ISO Speed (Standard Output Sensitivity, Recommended Exposure Index)
AUTO, ISO 80 – ISO1600
1-stop increments
Shutter Speed
1 - 1/2 000s
15 - 1s (in Long Shutter mode)
Aperture
 
Type
Circular diaphragm
f/number
f/3.6 - f/10.0 (W), f/7.0 - f/20.0 (T)
Flash
Modes
Auto, On, Slow Synchro, Off
Range
50cm – 4.0m (W), 1.0m - 2.0m (T) (1.6 – 13 ft (W), 3.3 – 6.6 ft (T))
Hotshoe
-
Shooting Specifications
 
Shooting Modes
AUTO, Hybrid Auto, Creative Shot, P, Portrait, Smart Shutter, High-Speed Burst, Handheld Night Scene, Low Light, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Snow, Fireworks, Long Shutter

 Smile, Wink Self-Timer, Face Self-timer

Shooting movies is possible with the movie button
Continuous shooting (AUTO, P Mode)
2.5 shots/s (In AUTO, P mode)
7.2 shots/s (In High-Speed Burst mode)
Recording Specifications
 
Number of Recording Pixels
Still Images: (4:3)
4:3 
Approx. Large: 5 184 x 3 888
Approx. Medium 1: 3 648 x 2 736
Approx. Medium 2: 2 048 x 1 536
Approx. Medium: 2 592 x 1 944
Approx. Small: 640 x 480
Aspect Ratio:
16:9 / 3:2 / 4:3 / 1:1
Movies:
1 920 x 1 080 / 1 280 x 720 / 640 x 480
Power Supply
Battery Pack NB-11LH
Number of Shots (CIPA compliant)
180 images
Number of Shots (Eco Mode)