Canon Ixus 300 HS review
Our Rating :
Price when reviewed : £304
inc VAT Great looks and operational simplicity, plus image quality to rival enthusiast-oriented compacts – it’s a little on the pricey side though.
Specifications
1/2.3in 10.0-megapixel sensor, 3.8x zoom (28-105mm equivalent), 175g
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The Ixus 300 HS is a great camera, but only for a small group of people. Its image quality is a step up from other point-and-shoot cameras, but the difference might be lost on casual users. More discerning photographers who are willing to spend this much might be better served by the S90 or Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3, both of which offer comprehensive controls and slightly better photos for just a few pounds more.
Basic Specifications | |
|---|---|
| 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 | No |
| Live view | Yes |
| Optical zoom | 3.8x |
| Zoom 35mm equivalent | 28-105mm |
| Image stabilisation | optical, sensor shift |
| Maximum image resolution | 3,648×2,736 |
| Maximum movie resolution | 1280×720 |
| Movie frame rate at max quality | 30fps |
| File formats | JPEG; QuickTime (AVC) |
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 |
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 | Yes |
| 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 |