Compact Digital

Canon IXUS 285 HS A

Specifications

Operating Environment
0 – 40 °C, 10 – 90 % humidity
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
    1/2.3 type back-illuminated CMOS
  • Effective Pixels
    Approx. 20.2 M 1
  • Total Pixels
    Approx. 21.1 M
  • 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 2
  • Maximum f/number
    f/3.6 – f/7.0
  • Image Stabilisation
    Yes (lens shift-type), approx. 2.5-stop 3. 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 4, 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)
  • AE Lock
    Yes
  • Exposure Compensation
    +/- 2 EV in 1/3 stop increments.
    Enhanced i-Contrast for automatic dynamic range correction
  • 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 – 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

LCD Monitor

  • Type
    7.5 cm (3.0”) LCD (TFT), Approx. 461,000 dots
  • Coverage
    Approx. 100%
  • Brightness Adjustment
    Adjustable to one of five levels. Quick-bright LCD

Flash

  • Modes
    Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro
  • 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)

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)
  • 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) 5 6

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
  • 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

Recording Pixels / Compression

  • Movie Type
    MP4 [Video: MPEG4-AVC / H.264, Audio: MPEG4 AAC-LC (monaural)]
  • Movie Modes
    Smart Auto (21 scenes detected), P, Portrait, Miniature Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Fireworks
  • Movie Size
    (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 s 7
    (L) Up to 4 GB or 1 hour 8
  • Compression
    Superfine, Fine

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

Connectivity

  • Wired Connectivity
    Hi-Speed USB composite connector (Mini-B compatible)
  • Wireless Connectivity
    Wi-Fi (IEEE802.11b/g/n), (2.4 GHz only), with Dynamic NFC support 9
  • Other
    HDMI Micro (Type-D) Connector
    A/V output, composite connector (PAL/NTSC)

Direct Print

  • PictBridge
    Yes (via USB)
  • Canon Printers
    Canon SELPHY Compact Photo Printers and Canon Inkjet Printers supporting PictBridge

Storage

  • Type
    microSD, microSDHC, micro SDXC

Supported Operating Systems

  • PC
    Windows 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7 SP1 10
    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

Software

  • Other
    CameraWindow DC
    Map 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

  • Soft Case / Waterproof Case
    Soft Case DCC-1350
    Soft Case DCC-1370
  • Power Supply & Battery Chargers (Optional)
    Battery Charger CB-2LFE
    Rechargeable Li-ion Battery NB-11L / NB-11LH
  • Other
    Canon AV cable AVC-DC400 Interface Cable IFC-400PCU

Physical Specifications

  • Operating Environment
    0 – 40 °C, 10 – 90 % humidity
  • Dimensions (W x H x D)
    99.6 mm x 58.0 mm x 22.8 mm
  • Weight
    146 g
All data is based on Canon standard testing methods (according to CIPA Standards) except where indicated.
Subject to change without notice.
  1. Image processing may cause a decrease in the number of pixels.
  2. Depending on the image size selected.
  3. Values at maximum optical focal length. Cameras whose focal length exceeds 350 mm (35 mm equivalent) are measured at 350 mm.
  4. Some settings limit availability.
  5. Under conditions where the flash does not fire.
  6. Depending on memory card speed / capacity / compression setting.
  7. 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.
  8. Depending on memory card speed / capacity / compression setting.
  9. Wi-Fi use may be restricted in certain countries or regions. Wi-Fi support varies by device and region
  10. Software applications compatible with Windows 10 in Windows 10 Desktop Mode only.