Canon IXUS 285 HS vs. Vivitar S126

Camera Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Canon IXUS 285 HS and Vivitar S126. 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. Vivitar S126 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Canon IXUS 285 HS Vivitar S126
Product Type Digital camera - 1080p - compact Digital camera - compact
Height 5.8 cm -
Width 9.96 cm -
Depth 2.28 cm -
Weight 147 g -
Enclosure Colour Silver | Black | Purple Blue
Digital Zoom 4x 4x
Optical Zoom 12x -
SENSOR Canon IXUS 285 HS Vivitar S126
Sensor Resolution 20.2 Megapixel 16.1 Megapixel
Optical Sensor Type BSI-CMOS -
Total Pixels 21,100,000 pixels -
Effective Sensor Resolution 20,200,000 pixels -
Optical Sensor Size 1/2.3" -
Frame Rate (Max Resolution) 30 fps -
Image Stabiliser Optical (Intelligent IS with 4-axis Enhanced Dynamic Mode) -
Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser Yes -
PROCESSOR Canon IXUS 285 HS Vivitar S126
Image Processor DIGIC 4+ -
LENS Canon IXUS 285 HS Vivitar S126
Type Zoom lens - 12x zoom - 4.5 - 54 mm - f/3.6-7.0 7 f/3.0
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 25 - 300mm -
Focus Adjustment Automatic Focus free
Macro Focus Range 1cm -
Zoom Adjustment Motorised drive -
Lens Construction 7 groups / 9 elements -
Features Built-in lens shield, aspherical lens, UA lens -
FOCUSING Canon IXUS 285 HS Vivitar S126
Auto Focus TTL contrast detection -
Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty 9 -
AE/AF Control Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, AI Focus AF -
Face Detection Face Detection AF/AE/FE/WB, Face Detection Self-timer, Wink Self-timer, Smile Shutter -
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE Canon IXUS 285 HS Vivitar S126
ISO (Max) 3200 -
Light Sensitivity ISO 100, ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 80, ISO 1600, ISO 3200, ISO auto -
Exposure Metering Evaluative, centre-weighted, spot -
Exposure Modes Programme, automatic -
Shooting Programs Portrait mode, slow shutter, fireworks, low light, hi-speed burst, smart shutter, handheld night scene -
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 -
White Balance Custom, automatic, presets -
White Balance Presets Fluorescent, cloudy, tungsten light, daylight, fluorescent light (daylight) -
Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec -
Min Shutter Speed 15 sec -
Exposure Compensation ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps -
DISPLAY Canon IXUS 285 HS Vivitar S126
Type 3" LCD display 1.8" LCD display
Display Format 461,000 pixels -
Display Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Display Features Display brightness control -
FLASH Canon IXUS 285 HS Vivitar S126
Camera Flash Built-in flash Built-in flash
Flash Modes Fill-in mode, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction -
Red-Eye Reduction Yes -
Features AF illuminator -
Effective Flash Range 0.5 m - 4 m (wide lens)
1 m - 2 m (tele lens)
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VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER Canon IXUS 285 HS Vivitar S126
Digital Video Format H.264 -
Image Recording Format JPEG -
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 -
Microphone Operation Mode Mono Mono
MEMORY Canon IXUS 285 HS Vivitar S126
Memory Card Slot SD card SD card
Supported Memory Cards 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
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BATTERY AND CHARGING Canon IXUS 285 HS Vivitar S126
Battery Type Canon NB-11L, 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)
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Battery Life Photo shooting - 180 shots
Photo shooting - 265 shots (ECO mode)
Playback - 4 hours
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CONNECTIONS Canon IXUS 285 HS Vivitar S126
Interface Composite video/audio, HDMI, 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 -
Connector Type USB 2.0 (mini-USB Type B)
Composite video/audio output
HDMI output (19 pin micro HDMI Type D)
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FEATURES Canon IXUS 285 HS Vivitar S126
Self-Timer Delay 10 sec, 2sec Yes
Continuous Shooting Speed 2.5 frames per second, 7.2 frames per second (5MP) -
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 -
OTHERS Canon IXUS 285 HS Vivitar S126
Included Accessories Battery charger, wrist strap, leather case -
Software Drivers & Utilities, Canon Map Utility, Canon Image Transfer Utility, Canon CameraWindow DC -
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
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