Compact Digital
Canon IXUS 285 HS
SpecificationsSpecifications
- 12x optical zoom with ultra-wide angle
- Zoom to 24x with great quality
- 20.2 Megapixel CMOS
- Great low-light shots
- 1080p movies
- Easy shooting with a movie summary
- Simple access to Wi-Fi functions
- Share and backup images wirelessly
- NFC simplifies smartphone sharing
- Steady images and movies in every situation
- Intelligently edits a video album with one touch
- 6 unique images from one shot
- Auto zoom dependent on number of subjects
- Powerful DIGIC processing
- Auto mode with 32-scene detection
- Control the camera with a smartphone
- 7.5 cm (3.0") LCD
- Instantly capture movies
- Energy saving for more shots
- Transfer to Canon Connect Station with one tap
Specifications in detail
IMAGE SENSOR
- Type
1/2.3 type back-illuminated CMOS
- Effective Pixels
Approx. 20.2M¹
- Effective / Total Pixels
Approx. 21.1M
- 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. 48x¹
- Maximum f/number
f/3.6 – f/7.0
- Construction
9 elements in 7 groups (1 double-sided aspherical UA lens, 1 double-sided aspherical lens, 1 single-sided aspherical lens)
- Image Stabilisation
Yes (lens shift-type), approx. 2.5-stop¹. 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/AE¹, Tracking AF
- AF Point Selection
Size (Normal, Small)
- AF Assist Beam
Yes
- Closest Focusing Distance
1 cm (W) from front of lens in Macro
EXPOSURE CONTROL
- Metering modes
Evaluative (linked to Face Detection AF frame), Centre-weighted average, Spot (Centre)
- Exposure Compensation
+/- 2 EV in 1/3 stop increments.
Enhanced i-Contrast for automatic dynamic range correction
- ISO sensitivity
AUTO, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
SHUTTER
- Speed
1 – 1/2000 s (factory default)
15 – 1/2000 s (total range – varies by shooting mode)
WHITE BALANCE
- Type
TTL
- Settings
Auto (including Face Detection WB), Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom.
COLOUR MATRIX
- Type
sRGB
VIEWFINDER
LCD MONITOR
- Monitor
7.5 cm (3.0”) LCD (TFT), Approx. 461,000 dots
- Coverage
Approx. 100%
- Brightness
Adjustable to one of five levels. Quick-bright LCD
FLASH
- Modes
Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro
- Slow Sync Speed
Fastest speed 1/2000 s
- Red-Eye Reduction
Yes
- 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)
- External Flash
Canon High Power Flash HF-DC2
SHOOTING
- Modes
Hybrid Auto, Creative Shot, SCN (Smart Auto (32 scenes detected), P, 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)
- Modes in Movie
Smart Auto (21 scenes detected), P, Portrait, Miniature Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Fireworks
- Photo Effects
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)¹²
RECORDING PIXELS / COMPRESSION
- 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
Resize option available in playback
- Compression
Superfine, Fine
- Movies
(Full HD) 1920 x 1080, 29.97 fps, (HD) 1280 x 720, 29.97 fps, (L) 640 x 480, 29.97 fps
Miniature Effect (HD, L) 6 fps, 3 fps, 1.5 fps
Hybrid Auto (HD) 29.97 fps
- Movie Length
(Full HD & HD) Up to 4 GB or 29 min 59 s¹
(L) Up to 4 GB or 1 hour²
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
- Movies
MP4 [Video: MPEG4-AVC / H.264, Audio: MPEG4 AAC-LC (monaural)]
DIRECT PRINT
- Canon Printers
Canon SELPHY Compact Photo Printers and Canon Inkjet Printers supporting PictBridge
- PictBridge
Yes (via USB or Wireless LAN)
OTHER FEATURES
- GPS
GPS via mobile (via Canon Camera Connect app with compatible smart devices)
- Red-Eye Correction
Yes, during shooting and playback
- Intelligent Orientation Sensor
Yes, with Auto Rotate
- Histogram
Yes, during playback
- Playback zoom
Approx. 2x – 10x
- Self Timer
Approx. 2, 10 s or Custom
- Menu Languages
English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Italian, Greek, Norwegian, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Spanish, Ukrainian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Simplified Chinese, Chinese (traditional), Japanese, Korean, Thai, Arabic, Romanian, Farsi, Hindi, Malay, Indonesian, Vietnamese, Hebrew
INTERFACE
- Computer
Hi-Speed USB composite connector (Mini-B compatible)
- Other
HDMI Micro (Type-D) Connector
A/V output, composite connector (PAL/NTSC)
- Computer/Other
Wi-Fi (IEEE802.11b/g/n), (2.4 GHz only), with Dynamic NFC support¹
MEMORY CARD
- Type
SD, SDHC, SDXC
SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEM
- PC & Macintosh
Windows 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7 SP1¹
Mac OS X 10.9 / 10.10 / 10.11
For Wi-Fi connection to a PC:
Windows 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7 SP1
Mac OS X 10.9 / 10.10
For Image Transfer Utility:
Windows 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7 SP1
Mac OS X 10.9 / 10.10 / 10.11
SOFTWARE
- Other
CameraWindow DC
Map Utility
Image Transfer Utility
Camera Connect app available on iOS and Android devices
POWER SOURCE
- Batteries
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery NB-11L / NB-11LH (NB-11LH battery and charger supplied)
- Battery life
Approx. 180 shots
Eco Mode: Approx. 265 shots
Playback Mode: Approx. 240 min
ACCESSORIES
- Cases / Straps
Soft Case DCC-1350
Soft Case DCC-1370
- Flash
Canon High Power Flash HF-DC2
- Power Supply & Battery Chargers
Battery Charger CB-2LFE
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery NB-11LH
- Other
Canon AV cable AVC-DC400
Interface Cable IFC-400PCU
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Operating Environment
0 – 40 °C, 10 – 90% humidity
- Dimensions (WxHxD)
99.6 x 58.0 x 22.8 mm
- Weight
Approx. 147 g (including battery and memory card)
¹ Image processing may cause a decrease in the number of pixels.
¹ Depending on the image size selected.
¹ Values at maximum optical focal length. Cameras whose focal length exceeds 350 mm (35 mm equivalent) are measured at 350 mm.
¹ Some settings limit availability.
¹ Under conditions where the flash does not fire.
² Depending on memory card speed / capacity / compression setting.
¹ 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.
² Depending on memory card speed / capacity / compression setting.
¹ Wi-Fi use may be restricted in certain countries or regions. Wi-Fi support varies by device and region. For more information visit www.canon-europe.com/wirelesscompacts
¹ Software applications compatible with Windows 10 in Windows 10 Desktop Mode only
Security Support End Date: 28 April 2027