Canon Ixus 300 HS review

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Verdict:

Great looks and operational simplicity, plus image quality to rival enthusiast-oriented compacts – it’s a little on the pricey side though.

Review Date: 16 Jul 2010

Price when reviewed: £304

Buy it now for: £160
(see more store prices)

Supplier: http://www.amazon.co.uk

Reviewed By: Ben Pitt

Our Rating 3 stars out of 5

User Rating

Basic Specifications
Part Code	4252B008AA
Review Date	16 Jul 2010
Rating
CCD effective megapixels	10.0 megapixels
CCD size	1/2.3in
Viewfinder	none
Viewfinder magnification, coverage	N/A
LCD screen size	3.0in
LCD screen resolution	230,000 pixels
Articulated screen
Live view
Optical zoom	3.8x
Zoom 35mm equivalent	28-105mm
Image stabilisation	optical, sensor shift
Maximum image resolution	3,648x2,736
Maximum movie resolution	1280x720
Movie frame rate at max quality	30fps
File formats	JPEG; QuickTime (AVC)

Camera Controls
Exposure modes	program, shutter priority, aperture priority
Shutter speed	15 to 1/2,000 seconds
Aperture range	f/2-8 (wide), f/5.3-8 (tele)
ISO range (at full resolution)	125 to 3200
Exposure compensation	+/-2 EV
White balance	auto, 5 presets, manual
Additional image controls	none
Manual focus
Closest macro focus	3cm
Auto-focus modes	multi, centre, face detect
Metering modes	multi, centre-weighted, centre, face detect
Flash	auto, forced, suppressed, slow synchro, red-eye reduction
Drive modes	single, continuous, self-timer, smile detect

Physical
Memory slot	SDXC
Mermory supplied	none
Battery type	Li-ion
Battery Life (tested)	250 shots
Connectivity	USB, AV, mini HDMI
HDMI output resolution	1080i
Body material	aluminium
Lens mount	N/A
Focal length multiplier	N/A
Kit lens model name	N/A
Accessories	USB and AV cables
Weight	175g
Size	54x100x24mm

Buying Information
Warranty	one-year RTB
Price	£304
Supplier	http://www.amazon.co.uk
Details	www.canon.co.uk

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