# Gadget review: Canon IXUS 285 HS (HT Tech) > Yet another IXUS from the Canon stable. This one connects via Wi-Fi, but gets some basics wrong # Gadget review: Canon IXUS 285 HS ## Yet another IXUS from the Canon stable. This one connects via Wi-Fi, but gets some basics wrong Apr 21 2016, 17:54 IST ![Follow on Facebook](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/follow-us-facebook.png) ![Follow on Facebook](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/follow-us-facebook-hover.png) ![Share](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/Share.png) ![Share](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/Shareclicked.png) ![Share on WhatsApp](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/whatsapp.png) ![Share on WhatsApp](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/whatsapp-hover.png) ![Share on Twitter](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/twitter.png) ![Share on Twitter](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/twitter-hover.png) ![Share on Facebook](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/facebook.png) ![Share on Facebook](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/facebook-hover.png) ![Bookmark](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/Bookmark.png) ![Bookmarked](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/Bookmarked.png) ![image caption](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/rf/image_size_800x600/HT/p2/2016/04/21/Pictures/_e9fb6cd4-078f-11e6-80c7-86ecee87a31c.jpg) ![Author Photo](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/HTTech-new-circle-logo.png) ### By SARIT RAY Yet another IXUS from the Canon stable. This one connects via Wi-Fi, but gets some basics wrong What: Canon IXUS 285 HS At a glance: Wi-Fi, 20.2MP, 12X zoom, ISO 80-1600; Effects: miniature, toy camera, etc Also read click here. USP: Compact, well-priced point-and-shoot with connectivity Best buy: ₹12,048 on amazon.in Rating: 2/5 Here's a question we've been asking for a while: who buys the point-and-shoot digicam anymore? For the Instagram and Facebook 'photographer', most modern cellphones do a more than satisfactory job. For those looking to photograph a little more seriously, you need a DSLR. Or, with interchangeable lens cameras getting better and better, you get one of those: the perfect middle ground between quality and convenience. In that market, against obvious odds, Canon has launched yet another IXUS camera: the 285 HS, which seems rather similar to the 275 HS (cheaper, same megapixel count). It's slim, has Wi-Fi to connect quickly with your phone, and packs in 20MP. But is that enough? Test shot 1: The tilt shift, or miniature mode, is one of its most fun features. Shoot buildings from a vantage point and you get city shots that remind you BBC Sherlock's opening sequence (Photo: Sarit Ray) ![image caption](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/ht-tech-bg-img-245-140.png) Test shot 1: The tilt shift, or miniature mode, is one of its most fun features. Shoot buildings from a vantage point and you get city shots that remind you BBC Sherlock's opening sequence (Photo: Sarit Ray) ALSO READ: Xiaomi's compact portable camera is a real steal at ₹1,999 What's good: The device is sleek and compact, and weighs a mere 147g (almost as light as a cellphone). The build feels sturdy. That said, the matte silver, and overall design is standard-issue Canon, without any real surprise. The camera works sharply in daylight, and has a strong-enough flash for low-light shots. The most fun features are the modes that reside within. We especially loved the tilt shift mode, which makes landscapes appear miniature. The biggest draw, however, is the connectivity, via Wi-Fi and NFC. You need to get a dedicated Canon app on your phone, and the photo transfer is quick and simple. Test shot 2: So long as there's available light, the camera shoots with decent sharpness. This one's only had a little bit of contrast correction in post-edit (Photo: Sarit Ray) ![image caption](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/ht-tech-bg-img-245-140.png) Test shot 2: So long as there's available light, the camera shoots with decent sharpness. This one's only had a little bit of contrast correction in post-edit (Photo: Sarit Ray) What's not: The camera struggles in low light. And we're not talking nights, but even indoor settings. In spite of the 20MP (and we shot full size), subjects appear grainy when zoomed in. And while the ISO goes up to 1600, the quality is nearly unusable. If you try to shoot at lower ISOs, the shutter speed drops. So much so that our Nexus 6 took more steady shots in similar light condition. We also found the shutter release placed a bit too far from the edge, making one-hand shooting slightly uncomfortable. ALSO READ: Why your phone camera sucks Test shot 3: The IXUS 285HS struggles when you turn up the ISO. In the shadow areas to the top right, the grain is the most noticeable (Photo: Sarit Ray) ![image caption](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/ht-tech-bg-img-245-140.png) Test shot 3: The IXUS 285HS struggles when you turn up the ISO. In the shadow areas to the top right, the grain is the most noticeable (Photo: Sarit Ray) Verdict: The 285 HS comes at a really good price. So, it might work for those who want a stand-alone camera, but not the significant expense or weight of a DSLR. 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