Canon PowerShot S230 / Digital IXUS v3 / IXY Digital 320

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We analysed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Canon PowerShot S230 / Digital IXUS v3 / IXY Digital 320 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.

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Canon Ixus 230 HS review

 

Canon's Ixus 230 grew and grew on us so much that we gave it T3's coveted five out of five stars

Speedy image capture ; Low-light shots ; Comprehensive features

Relatively expensive ; Complex to use ; Minimalist menus

The Canon Ixus 230 is at the higher end of the compact camera market, costing over £200, but for that outlay you get the option to truly experiment with your shots. This is more than just and point and shoot, handbag cam – although, it does have the...

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TECHRADAR 2013 - EDITOR'S CHOICE!

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Canon IXUS 230 HS review

 

Updated A stylish 8x zoom slim metal-bodied compact camera with high sensitivity sensor

Excellent image quality, even at high ISOs ; Slim metal body ; High quality 8x zoom lens ; Resonsive autofocus ; Good value for money

Menu button oddly ositioned ; Limited exosure control ; 8.7fs shooting limited to 3MP resolution

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Canon Ixus v3 review

 

The Canon Ixus range has long been the bench mark for the stylish digital camera pack and it's hard not to see why. Small enough to fit into a top jacket pocket, pair of jeans or even an evening bag they have always been the thing to be seen with at a...

Design as ever, execution, handling, output

Could’ve been USB 2.0 (just to be fussy); that’s all

Another addition to the range making a fine Christmas update for the gadget freak who wants to treat themselves.

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Canon Ixus 230 HS review

 

The Canon Ixus 230 HS is as beautiful a compact camera as you're ever likely to encounter, coming in a variety of colours and packing great features into a slim case.

A good looking and svelte camera at a more than reasonable price, the Canon Ixus 230 HS is a top performer. Once you see it, you'll want it.

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Canon Ixus 230 HS review

 

Canon's Ixus range of stylish cameras has been firing on all cylinders this year, and it has really hit its stride with the 230 HS.

With superb photos and videos, fast performance, an 8x zoom and a stylish ultra-compact design, this little camera is pretty much perfect

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Canon IXUS 230 HS Review

 

A stylish super-slim snapper which is no slouch in low light conditions

Canon IXUS 230 HS vs IXUS 220 HSJust about every camera brand in the fiercely competitive sub-£250 point and shoot market wants to captivate you with their latest ‘unique’ gizmos, and Canon is no exc

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Canon Digital IXUS V3

 

Quick, accurate and as tiny as ever, the first Digital IXUS with 3-megapixel resolution is bound to please snapshot photographers.

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Review: Canon Ixus 230 HS

 

This svelte Ixus packs a 8x optical zoom lens, a nice assortment of features and provides good image quality in a small footprint.

Photo quality is excellent for its class; has good assortment of shooting options

Relatively short battery life; autofocus in Smart Auto mode can be hit or miss

The Canon Ixus 230 HS is certainly a recommendable camera. It takes nice photos, it's relatively simple to operate, and it's well-priced for what you're getting. Snapshooters looking to improve on the photo quality of their smartphones and actually...

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Canon IXUS 230HS review

 

Despite featuring an 8x optical zoom, the IXUS 230HS still maintains a slim body and sleek design. The question is, how do its images weigh up?

Striking design, excellent LCD screen, good images

Lack of manual control, a few plasticky design touches, lacking some functionality of advanced IXUS models

The IXUS 230HS is a great compact camera and, despite possibly being at the higher end of the price range for an entry level compact, is well worth a look

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Canon IXUS 230 HS Digital Camera Review

 

Daniel Bell reviews the Canon IXUS 230 HS, a compact digital camera with an 8x optical zoom lens and 12.1 megapixel sensor as well as a range of creative modes.

Available in a wide range of colours; Good range of fun creative modes; Metal body; 8x optical zoom; Good image quality and colour reproduction; Full HD video recording

Red-eye when using flash

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Product Specifications

With the Digital IXUS v3, beauty goes beyond the surface. The 3.2-megapixel CCD captures all the information you need, allowing printing up to A4 without any loss of detail whilst the new high-performance DIGIC processor ensures superb color reproduction. The Digital IXUS v3 features a retractable 2x optical zoom lens (max 6.4x combined digital optical zoom) giving a wide range of shooting possibilities and its intelligent 9-point AiAF system means your subject will be perfectly focused. Whether you shoot in horizontal or vertical format, an Intelligent Orientation Sensor notices the difference - allowing more accurate metering and positioning your shots the right way up when you upload them to your PC. Movie mode lets you make a mini-movie complete with sound. You can edit your movie in-camera, share it via e-mail and even play it back on your TV. With Direct Print, vivid full-color prints appear in your hand in just three simple steps. You can print to the Canon card photo printer CP-100 or to a Canon Bubble Jet Direct printer, without the need for a PC.

Audio Input

Microphone Operation Mode:Mono
Microphone Technology:Electret condenser
Type:Microphone

Camera Flash

Red Eye Reduction:Built-in
Type:Built-in flash

Digital Camera

Supported Flash Memory:CompactFlash

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:2.7cm
Height:5.7cm
Weight:0.2kg
Width:8.7cm

Display (Projector)

Diagonal Size:1.5in
Diagonal Size (metric):3.8cm
Display Form Factor:Built-in
Technology:TFT active matrix
Type:LCD display

Exposure Parameters

Shooting Programs:Landscape / Macro / Night mode / Stitch assist

Flash Memory

Form Factor:CompactFlash Card
Storage Capacity:16MB

Header

Localization:English
Manufacturer:Canon
Model:V3
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Canon Digital IXUS

Lens System

Lens Aperture:F/2.8-4.0
Max Focal Length:10.8mm
Min Focal Length:5.4mm
Optical Zoom:2
Type:Zoom lens

Miscellaneous

Colour:Metallic silver

Optical Sensor

Optical Sensor Size:1/2.7"
Optical Sensor Size (metric):9.4 mm ( 1/2.7" ) / 9.4 mm ( 1/2.7 )
Optical Sensor Type:CCD
Sensor Resolution:3.2Megapixel

Optical Viewfinder

Type:Real-image zoom

Service & Support

Type:1 year warranty

Storage Floppy Drive

Type: None

Video Input

Digital Video Format:AVI
Digital Zoom:3.2
ISO (Max):400
Light Sensitivity:ISO 100 / ISO 200 / ISO 400 / ISO 50
Shooting Modes:Frame movie mode
Special Effects:Black & White / Low Sharpening / Neutral / Sepia / Vivid
Still Image Format:JPEG
Type:Digital camera

Viewfinder

Viewfinder Type:Optical
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