Compact Digital

Canon IXUS 285 HS A

Specifications

Operating Environment
0-40°C
Dimensions (W x H x D)
99.6 mm x 58.0 mm x 22.8 mm
Weight
146 g

Specifications

  • 12x optical zoom with ultra-wide angle
  • Great low-light shots
  • Simple access to Wi-Fi functions
  • Steady images and movies in every situation
  • Auto zoom dependent on number of subjects
  • Energy saving for more shots
  • Zoom to 24x with great quality
  • 1080p movies
  • Share and backup images wirelessly
  • Intelligently edits a video album with one touch
  • Powerful DIGIC processing
  • 7.5 cm (3.0") LCD
  • 20.2 Megapixel CMOS
  • Easy shooting with a movie summary
  • NFC simplifies smartphone sharing
  • 6 unique images from one shot
  • Auto mode with 32-scene detection
  • Instantly capture movies

Specifications in detail

Image Sensor

  • Type
    Back-illuminated CMOS
  • Effective Sensor Size
    1/2.3 inch
  • Effective Pixels
    Approx. 20.2 megapixels
  • Total Pixels
    Approx. 21.1 megapixels
  • Colour Filter Type
    Primary Colour

Image Processor

  • Type
    DIGIC 4+ with iSAPS technology

Lens

  • Focal Length
    4.5 – 54.0 mm (35 mm equivalent: 25 – 300 mm)
  • Zoom
    Optical 12x
    ZoomPlus 24x
    Digital approx. 4x. (with Digital Tele-Converter
    Approx. 1.6x or 2.0x)
    Combined approx. 48x 1
  • Maximum Aperture
    f/3.6 – f/7.0
  • Construction
    9 elements in 7 groups
  • Image Stabilisation
    Yes (lens shift-type), approx. 2.5-stop 2. Intelligent IS plus 4-axis Enhanced Dynamic IS

Focusing

  • Type
    TTL
  • AF System / Points
    AiAF (Face Detection / 9-point), 1-point AF (fixed to centre)
  • AF Modes
    Single, Continuous, Servo AF/AE 3, Tracking AF
  • AF Point Selection
    Size (Normal, Small)
  • AF Lock
    Not provided
  • AF Assist Beam
    Yes
  • Manual Focus
    Not provided
  • Focus Bracketing
    Not provided
  • Closest Focusing Distance
    0.01m 4

Exposure Control

  • Metering Modes
    Evaluative (linked to Face Detection AF frame), Centre-weighted average, Spot (Centre)
  • AE Lock
    Yes
  • Exposure Compensation
    +/- 2 EV in 1/3 stop increments.
  • AEB
    Not provided
  • ISO Sensitivity

    Recommended Exposure Index

    AUTO, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200

Shutter

  • Speed
    1 – 1/2000 s (factory default)
    15 – 1/2000 s (total range) 5

White Balance

  • Type
    Auto, 5 presets, custom
  • Settings
    Auto (including Face Detection WB), Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom.

Viewfinder

  • Type
    N/A
  • Dot Count
    N/A
  • Coverage (Vertical/Horizontal)
    N/A
  • Magnification
    N/A
  • Eyepoint
    N/A
  • Dioptre Correction
    N/A
  • Refresh Rate
    N/A

LCD Monitor

  • Type
    7.5 cm (3.0”) LCD (TFT), Approx. 461,000 dots
  • Coverage
    Approx. 100% vertically and horizontally
  • Brightness Adjustment
    5 levels
  • Touch Screen Operations
    Not provided
  • Display Options
    -

Flash

  • Modes
    Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro
  • X-Sync
    Not provided
  • Flash Exposure Compensation
    Face Detection FE, Smart Flash Exposure
  • Built-in Flash Range
    50 cm – 4.0 m (W) / 1.0 m – 2.0 m (T)
  • Flash Exposure Lock
    Not provided
  • Second Curtain Synchronisation
    Not provided
  • HotShoe / PC Terminal
    Not provided

Shooting

  • Modes
    Still image recording: Hybrid Auto, Creative Shot, SCN (Smart Auto (32 scenes detected), P, Portrait, Smart Shutter (Smile, Wink Self-Timer, FaceSelfTimer), 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)
    Movie recording: Smart Auto (21 scenes detected), P, Portrait, Miniature Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Fireworks
  • Picture Styles
    My Colors (My Colors Off, Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Positive Film, Lighter Skin Tone, Darker Skin Tone, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Vivid Red, Custom Color)
  • Drive Modes
    Single, Continuous, Self-Timer
  • Continuous Shooting
    Approx. 2.5 shots/s, High-speed Burst (5.0 MP);
    Approx. 7.2 shots/s (all speeds are until memory card becomes full) 6 7
  • Interval Timer
    Not Provided

File Types

  • Still Image Type
    JPEG compression, (Exif 2.3 [Exif Print] compliant) / Design rule for Camera File system, Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 compliant
  • RAW+JPEG/HEIF Simultaneous Recording
    Not provided
  • Image Size
    4:3 - (L) 5184 x 3888, (M) 2592 x 1944, (M1) 3648 x 2736, (M2) 2048 x 1536, (S) 640 x 480

    16:9 - (L) 5184 x 2912, (M1) 3648 x 2048, (M2) 1920 x 1080, (S) 640 x 360

    3:2 - (L) 5184 x 3456, (M1) 3648 x 2432, (M2) 2048 x 1368, (S) 640 x 424

    1:1 - (L) 3888 x 3888, (M1) 2736 x 2736, (M2) 1536 x 1536, (S) 480 x 480

Recording Pixels / Compression

  • Movie Type
    MP4 [Video: MPEG4-AVC / H.264, Audio: MPEG4 AAC-LC (monaural)]
  • Movie Size
    (Full HD) 1920 x 1080, 29.97 fps, (HD) 1280 x 720, 29.97 fps, (L) 640 x 480, 29.97 fps
  • Movie Length
    (Full HD & HD) Up to 4 GB or 29 min 59 s 8
    (L) Up to 4 GB or 1 hour 9 10

Other Features

  • GPS
    Available via Camera Connect
  • Red-Eye Correction
    Yes, during shooting and playback
  • My Camera / My Menu
    My Menu supported
  • Intelligent Orientation Sensor
    Yes
  • Histogram
    Brightness / RGB
  • Self Timer
    Approx. 2, 10 s
  • Menu Languages
    31. English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish, Italian, Ukrainian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Greek, Russian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Vietnamese, Hindi, Romanian, Turkish, Arabic, Thai, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Malay, Indonesian, Farsi, Hebrew, Japanese
  • Voice Control
    Not supported

Connectivity

  • Wired Connectivity
    USB Type C11
  • Wireless Connectivity
    Wi-Fi (IEEE802.11b/g/n), (2.4 GHz only)12, with Dynamic NFC support
  • Apps
    Canon Camera Connect app (iOS/Android)

Direct Print

  • PictBridge
    Not supported
  • Canon Printers
    Supported via USB

Storage

  • Type
    microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC

Supported Operating Systems

  • PC
    Supported
  • Macintosh
    Supported

Software

  • Other
    Canon Camera Connect app (iOS/Android)
    CameraWindow DC
    Map Utility

Power Source

  • Batteries
    Rechargeable Li-ion Battery NB-11L / NB-11LH
  • Battery Indicator
    Provided
  • Power Saving
    Eco mode
  • Power Supply & Battery Chargers
    CB-2LFE battery charger for NB-11L / NB-11LH battery13

Battery Life

  • Viewing Time
    Approx. 240 mins
  • Number of Possible Shots
    Approx. 180 shots14

Accessories

  • Soft Case / Waterproof Case
    Textile Travel Soft Case DCC-2400 (not included)
  • Lenses
    Not compatible
  • Power Supply & Battery Chargers (Optional)
    CB-2LFE battery charger (supplied) for NB-11L / NB-11LH battery (supplied)
  • Other
    Interface Cable IFC-100U (not included)
    Interface Cable IFC-400U (not included)

Physical Specifications

  • Operating Environment
    0-40°C
  • Humidity Range
    10-90%
  • Water/Dust-Resistance
    No
  • Tripod Mount
    1/4 (ISO 1222:2010)
  • Dimensions (W x H x D)
    99.6 mm x 58.0 mm x 22.8 mm
  • Weight
    146 g15

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  1. Depending on the image size selected.
  2. Values at maximum optical focal length. Cameras whose focal length exceeds 350 mm (35 mm equivalent) are measured at 350 mm.
  3. Some settings limit availability
  4. When lens is at widest position, in macro mode
  5. Total range varies by shooting mode
  6. Under conditions where the flash does not fire.
  7. Depending on memory card speed / capacity / compression setting.
  8. The following Speed Class memory cards are required for maximum record time: (HD) 1280 x 720 Speed Class 4 or above. (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 Speed Class 6 or above. (iFrame) 1280 x 720 Speed Class 6 or above
  9. Depending on memory card speed / capacity / compression setting.
  10. Other factors such as internal temperature, power supply and available memory may limit this recording time.
  11. Products manufactured before August 2026 use Hi-Speed USB composite connector (Mini-B compatible).
  12. Wi-Fi use may be restricted in certain countries or regions. Wi-Fi support varies by device and region.
  13. USB charging is not supported
  14. With a fully charged new battery at +23°C.
  15. CIPA standard measurement including battery and memory card.