Canon IXUS 285 HS vs. Canon PowerShot SX430 IS

Camera Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Canon IXUS 285 HS and Canon PowerShot SX430 IS. 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.

Camera Specifications Comparison

Canon IXUS 285 HS vs. Canon PowerShot SX430 IS Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Canon IXUS 285 HS Canon PowerShot SX430 IS
Product Type Digital camera - 1080p - compact Digital camera - 720p - compact
Height 5.8 cm 8.51 cm
Width 9.96 cm 10.44 cm
Depth 2.28 cm 6.91 cm
Weight 147 g 323 g
Enclosure Colour Silver | Black | Purple Black
Digital Zoom 4x 4x
Optical Zoom 12x 45x
SENSOR Canon IXUS 285 HS Canon PowerShot SX430 IS
Sensor Resolution 20.2 Megapixel 20.5 Megapixel
Optical Sensor Type BSI-CMOS CCD
Total Pixels 21,100,000 pixels -
Effective Sensor Resolution 20,200,000 pixels 20,500,000 pixels
Optical Sensor Size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Frame Rate (Max Resolution) 30 fps 25 fps
Image Stabiliser Optical (Intelligent IS with 4-axis Enhanced Dynamic Mode) Optical (Intelligent IS with Enhanced Dynamic Mode)
Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser Yes Yes
PROCESSOR Canon IXUS 285 HS Canon PowerShot SX430 IS
Image Processor DIGIC 4+ DIGIC 4+
LENS Canon IXUS 285 HS Canon PowerShot SX430 IS
Type Zoom lens - 12x zoom - 4.5 - 54 mm - f/3.6-7.0 Zoom lens - 45x zoom - 4.3 - 193.5 mm - f/3.5-6.8
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 25 - 300mm 24 - 1080mm
Focus Adjustment Automatic Automatic
Macro Focus Range 1cm 0cm
Zoom Adjustment Motorised drive Motorised drive
Lens Construction 7 groups / 9 elements 11 groups / 12 elements
Features Built-in lens shield, aspherical lens, UA lens UD glass, aspherical lens
FOCUSING Canon IXUS 285 HS Canon PowerShot SX430 IS
Auto Focus TTL contrast detection TTL contrast detection
Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty 9 9
AE/AF Control Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, AI Focus AF Subject-tracking AF, AI Focus AF
Face Detection Face Detection AF/AE/FE/WB, Face Detection Self-timer, Wink Self-timer, Smile Shutter Face Detection AF/AE/FE/WB, Face Detection Self-timer
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE Canon IXUS 285 HS Canon PowerShot SX430 IS
ISO (Max) 3200 1600
Light Sensitivity ISO 100, ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 80, ISO 1600, ISO 3200, ISO auto ISO 100, ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 1600, ISO auto (100-800)
Exposure Metering Evaluative, centre-weighted, spot Evaluative, centre-weighted, spot
Exposure Modes Programme, automatic Programme, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority
Shooting Programs Portrait mode, slow shutter, fireworks, low light, hi-speed burst, smart shutter, handheld night scene Portrait mode, slow shutter, fireworks, low light
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 Black & White, Sepia, Neutral, Vivid, Custom Effect, fisheye, Lighter Skin Tone, Darker Skin Tone, Vivid Green, vivid blue, Vivid Red, miniature, Positive Film, Toy camera, Posterisation, Super Vivid
White Balance Custom, automatic, presets Custom, automatic, presets
White Balance Presets Fluorescent, cloudy, tungsten light, daylight, fluorescent light (daylight) Fluorescent, cloudy, tungsten light, daylight, fluorescent light (daylight)
Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec 1/4000 sec
Min Shutter Speed 15 sec 15 sec
Exposure Compensation ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
DISPLAY Canon IXUS 285 HS Canon PowerShot SX430 IS
Type 3" LCD display 3" LCD display
Display Format 461,000 pixels -
Display Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Display Features Display brightness control Display brightness control
FLASH Canon IXUS 285 HS Canon PowerShot SX430 IS
Camera Flash Built-in flash Pop-up flash
Flash Modes Fill-in mode, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction Fill-in mode, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction
Red-Eye Reduction Yes Yes
Features AF illuminator AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation
Effective Flash Range 0.5 m - 4 m (wide lens)
1 m - 2 m (tele lens)
0.5 m - 5.5 m (wide lens)
1.3 m - 2.7 m (tele lens)
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER Canon IXUS 285 HS Canon PowerShot SX430 IS
Digital Video Format H.264 H.264
Image Recording Format JPEG -
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720
Microphone Operation Mode Mono -
MEMORY Canon IXUS 285 HS Canon PowerShot SX430 IS
Memory Card Slot SD card SD card
Supported Memory Cards SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card
Memory Card 8 GB SDHC -
Memory Card Included Yes No
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
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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 - 1280 x 720 p - 25 fps
H.264 - 640 x 480 p - 30 fps
BATTERY AND CHARGING Canon IXUS 285 HS Canon PowerShot SX430 IS
Battery Type Canon NB-11L, Canon NB-11LH Lithium Ion Canon NB-11LH Lithium Ion
Details Canon NB-11L Li-ion rechargeable battery - 680 mAh (optional)
Canon NB-11LH Li-ion rechargeable battery - 800 mAh (included)
Canon NB-11LH Li-ion rechargeable battery (included)
Battery Life Photo shooting - 180 shots
Photo shooting - 265 shots (ECO mode)
Playback - 4 hours
Photo shooting - 195 shots
Photo shooting - 260 shots (ECO mode)
Playback - 5 hours
CONNECTIONS Canon IXUS 285 HS Canon PowerShot SX430 IS
Interface Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC (Near Field Communication) Composite video/audio, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC (Near Field Communication)
Connectivity Features Remote control via mobile devices, remote live view -
Print Standard Direct print, DPOF support, Exif Print support, PictBridge support -
Computer Connectivity Mac, Windows Mac, Windows
Connector Type USB 2.0 (mini-USB Type B)
Composite video/audio output
HDMI output (19 pin micro HDMI Type D)
USB 2.0 (mini-USB Type B)
Composite video/audio output
FEATURES Canon IXUS 285 HS Canon PowerShot SX430 IS
Self-Timer Delay 10 sec, 2sec 10 sec, 2sec
Continuous Shooting Speed 2.5 frames per second, 7.2 frames per second (5MP) 0.5 frames per second, 2.2 frames per second
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, i-Contrast (Intelligent Contrast Correction) system, digital tele-converter, GPS via mobile
OTHERS Canon IXUS 285 HS Canon PowerShot SX430 IS
Included Accessories Battery charger, wrist strap, leather case Battery charger, lens cap, neck strap, lens cap strap
Software Drivers & Utilities, Canon Map Utility, Canon Image Transfer Utility, Canon CameraWindow DC -
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C 40 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 0 °C
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