Detailed comparison and review of Canon IXUS 285 HS and Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sensors, proximity characteristics, memory capacities, but also other key features of both cameras and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the camera that best fits your needs and expectations.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Canon IXUS 285 HS | Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III |
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Product Type | Digital camera - 1080p - compact | Digital camera - 4K - compact |
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Height | 5.8 cm | 6.09 cm |
Width | 9.96 cm | 10.55 cm |
Depth | 2.28 cm | 4.14 cm |
Weight | 147 g | 280 g |
Weight Details | - | Camera only: 280 g Camera with battery and memory card: 304 g |
Enclosure Colour | Silver | Black | Purple | Black | Silver |
Digital Zoom | 4x | 4x |
Optical Zoom | 12x | 4.2x |
SENSOR | Canon IXUS 285 HS | Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III |
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Sensor Resolution | 20.2 Megapixel | 20.1 Megapixel |
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Optical Sensor Type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Total Pixels | 21,100,000 pixels | 20,900,000 pixels |
Effective Sensor Resolution | 20,200,000 pixels | 20,100,000 pixels |
Optical Sensor Size | 1/2.3" | 1.0" |
Frame Rate (Max Resolution) | 30 fps | 30 fps |
Image Stabiliser | Optical (Intelligent IS with 4-axis Enhanced Dynamic Mode) | Optical (Intelligent IS with 5-axis Advanced Dynamic Mode) |
Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser | Yes | Yes |
PROCESSOR | Canon IXUS 285 HS | Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III |
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Image Processor | DIGIC 4+ | DIGIC 8 |
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LENS | Canon IXUS 285 HS | Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III |
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Type | Zoom lens - 12x zoom - 4.5 - 54 mm - f/3.6-7.0 | Zoom lens - 4.2x zoom - 8.8 - 36.8 mm - f/1.8-2.8 |
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Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera | 25 - 300mm | 24 - 100mm |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic, manual |
Min Focus Distance | - | 5 cm |
Macro Focus Range | 1cm | 5-50cm |
Zoom Adjustment | Motorised drive | Motorised drive |
Lens Construction | 7 groups / 9 elements | 9 groups / 11 elements |
Features | Built-in lens shield, aspherical lens, UA lens | UD glass, built-in lens shield, aspherical lens, UA lens |
FOCUSING | Canon IXUS 285 HS | Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III |
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Auto Focus | TTL contrast detection | TTL contrast detection |
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Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty | 9 | 31 |
Auto Focus Features | - | Focus Peaking function |
AE/AF Control | Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, AI Focus AF | Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, Touch Area AF |
Face Detection | Face Detection AF/AE/FE/WB, Face Detection Self-timer, Wink Self-timer, Smile Shutter | Automatic Face Tracking technology, Face Detection AF/AE |
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE | Canon IXUS 285 HS | Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III |
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ISO (Max) | 3200 | 25600 |
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Native ISO | - | 125-12800 |
Extended ISO (Max) | - | 25600 |
Light Sensitivity | ISO 100, ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 80, ISO 1600, ISO 3200, ISO auto | ISO 25600, ISO auto (125-12800), ISO 125-12800 |
Exposure Metering | Evaluative, centre-weighted, spot | Evaluative, centre-weighted, spot |
Exposure Modes | Programme, automatic | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority |
Bracketing Modes | - | Focus bracketing, Flash Exposure Bracketing |
Shooting Programs | Portrait mode, slow shutter, fireworks, low light, hi-speed burst, smart shutter, handheld night scene | Portrait mode, self-portrait, fireworks, panorama assist, panning, high dynamic, fisheye effect, miniature effect, toy camera effect, soft focus, star nightscape, star trails, star time-lapse movie, handheld night scene, star portrait, grainy monochrome, oil painting effect, water-painting effect, background defocus |
Special Effects | Black & White, Sepia, Neutral, Vivid, Custom Effect, fisheye, monochrome, Lighter Skin Tone, Darker Skin Tone, Vivid Green, vivid blue, Vivid Red, miniature, Positive Film, Toy camera, Posterisation, Super Vivid | Neutral, Custom Effect, Faithful, monochrome, landscape, portrait, Standard, Fine Detail |
White Balance | Custom, automatic, presets | Custom, automatic, presets |
White Balance Presets | Fluorescent, cloudy, tungsten light, daylight, fluorescent light (daylight) | Incandescent, cloudy, Flash, daylight, shade, fluorescent light (cool white) |
Shutter Type | - | Mechanical, electronic |
Max Shutter Speed | 1/2000 sec | 1/25600 sec |
Min Shutter Speed | 15 sec | 30 sec |
Exposure Compensation | ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps | ±3 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps |
DISPLAY | Canon IXUS 285 HS | Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III |
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Type | 3" LCD display | 3" LCD display |
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Touch Screen | - | Yes |
Display Format | 461,000 pixels | 1,040,000 pixels |
Display Form Factor | Built-in | Folding |
Display Features | Display brightness control | Display brightness control |
FLASH | Canon IXUS 285 HS | Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III |
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Camera Flash | Built-in flash | Pop-up flash |
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Flash Modes | Fill-in mode, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode |
Red-Eye Reduction | Yes | Yes |
Features | AF illuminator | Flash +/- compensation |
Effective Flash Range | 0.5 m - 4 m (wide lens) 1 m - 2 m (tele lens) |
0.5 m - 7 m (wide lens) 0.4 m - 4 m (tele lens) |
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER | Canon IXUS 285 HS | Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III |
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Digital Video Format | H.264 | H.264 |
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Image Recording Format | JPEG | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG |
Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 |
Audio Signal Format | - | AAC |
Microphone Operation Mode | Mono | Stereo |
MEMORY | Canon IXUS 285 HS | Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III |
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Memory Card Slot | SD card | SD card |
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Supported Memory Cards | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card |
Memory Card | 8 GB SDHC | 64 GB SDXC |
Memory Card Included | Yes | Yes |
Image Storage | JPEG 5184 x 3888 JPEG 5184 x 3456 JPEG 5184 x 2912 JPEG 2592 x 1944 JPEG 3648 x 2736 JPEG 3648 x 2432 JPEG 3648 x 2048 JPEG 2048 x 1536 JPEG 2048 x 1368 JPEG 1920 x 1080 JPEG 640 x 480 JPEG 640 x 424 JPEG 640 x 360 JPEG 3888 x 3888 JPEG 2736 x 2736 JPEG 1536 x 1536 JPEG 480 x 480 |
RAW 5472 x 3648 JPEG 5472 x 3648 JPEG 3648 x 2432 JPEG 2736 x 1824 JPEG 2400 x 1600 JPEG 5472 x 3072 JPEG 3648 x 2048 JPEG 2736 x 1536 JPEG 2400 x 1344 JPEG 4864 x 3648 JPEG 3248 x 2432 JPEG 2432 x 1824 JPEG 2112 x 1600 JPEG 3648 x 3648 JPEG 2432 x 2432 JPEG 1824 x 1824 JPEG 1600 x 1600 |
Video Capture | H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 30 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 p - 30 fps H.264 - 640 x 480 p - 30 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 6 fps - Miniature Effect H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 3 fps - Miniature Effect H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 1.5 fps - Miniature Effect |
H.264 - 3840 x 2160 p - 30 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 119.9 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 59.94 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 29.97 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 p - 59.94 fps |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Canon IXUS 285 HS | Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III |
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Battery Type | Canon NB-11L, Canon NB-11LH Lithium Ion | Canon NB-13L Lithium Ion |
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Details | Canon NB-11L Li-ion rechargeable battery - 680 mAh (optional) Canon NB-11LH Li-ion rechargeable battery - 800 mAh (included) |
Canon NB-13L Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1250 mAh (included) |
Battery Life | Photo shooting - 180 shots Photo shooting - 265 shots (ECO mode) Playback - 4 hours |
Photo shooting - 265 shots Photo shooting - 320 shots (ECO mode) Playback - 5 hours |
CONNECTIONS | Canon IXUS 285 HS | Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III |
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Interface | Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC (Near Field Communication) | HDMI, USB-C, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1 |
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Connectivity Features | Remote control via mobile devices, remote live view | Wireless Image Transfer, Live streaming |
Print Standard | Direct print, DPOF support, Exif Print support, PictBridge support | Direct print, DPOF support, Exif Print support, PictBridge support |
Computer Connectivity | Mac, Windows | - |
Connector Type | USB 2.0 (mini-USB Type B) Composite video/audio output HDMI output (19 pin micro HDMI Type D) |
USB (USB Type-C) HDMI output (19 pin micro HDMI Type D) Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm) |
FEATURES | Canon IXUS 285 HS | Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III |
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Self-Timer Delay | 10 sec, 2sec | 10 sec, 2sec |
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Continuous Shooting Speed | 2.5 frames per second, 7.2 frames per second (5MP) | 8 frames per second, 20 frames per second, 30 frames per second |
HDR Mode | - | HDR Movie mode |
Additional Features | Digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, resizing an image, i-Contrast (Intelligent Contrast Correction) system, in-camera red-eye fix, face detection, Smart Flash Exposure, HS System, Smart AUTO, primary colour filter, GPS via mobile, Hybrid Auto, Auto Zoom | Digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, in-camera red-eye removal, resizing an image, USB charging, Auto Lighting Optimizer, in-camera RAW processing, Backlight Correction HDR, Panorama Capture, Time-Lapse recording, primary colour filter, GPS via mobile, RAW burst mode, vertical video support |
OTHERS | Canon IXUS 285 HS | Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III |
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Included Accessories | Battery charger, wrist strap, leather case | Battery charger, remote control, wrist strap, shooting grip / mini tripod |
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Software | Drivers & Utilities, Canon Map Utility, Canon Image Transfer Utility, Canon CameraWindow DC | Canon Digital Photo Professional, Canon Image Transfer Utility |
Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C | 40 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | 0 °C |
Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 2 years |