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Reviews of Canon PowerShot ELPH 300 HS / IXUS 220 HS

Testseek.co.uk have collected 57 expert reviews of the Canon PowerShot ELPH 300 HS / IXUS 220 HS and the average rating is 78%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Canon PowerShot ELPH 300 HS / IXUS 220 HS.
Award: Good Buy April 2011
April 2011
 
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57 Reviews
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156 Reviews
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The editors liked

  • Fair value given the better than expected feature set and noise free performance in lower light
  • Good build quality
  • Larger than average buttons for an ultra compact
  • Excellent build
  • Nice slim design
  • Picture quality in wide angle up to 800 ISO
  • 1080p HD video mode with optical zoom and stereo sound
  • Pleasant to use
  • Clear controls and menus
  • Slim design
  • Well built
  • Good image quality
  • Smart
  • Compact design
  • 1080p video recording
  • Good selection of shooting options
  • HDMI output
  • Automated scene selection with tracking autofocus
  • Stainless steel body
  • High image quality
  • Back-illuminated CMOS sensor
  • 32 scene modes
  • Good low-light performance
  • Suitable for camera beginners

The editors didn't like

  • Lack of handgrip
  • Small-ish 2.7-inch screen
  • No 3D mode
  • Picture quality not quite as good in telephoto
  • Slower to switch on than previous models
  • Lowdefinition screen
  • Sound isn't particularly accurate
  • Shutter button sometimes feels too soft
  • Tracking focus wasn't always accurate
  • Expensive
  • Slight softness to some images
  • Some overexposure when set fully automatic.
  • Limited exposure control
  • 8fps shooting limited to 3MP
  • No self-timer button
  • No delete button
  • Average speed performance
  • Some loss of sharpness at edges

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  Published: 2011-03-16, review by: steves-digicams.com

  • One of three recent PowerShot models to include Canon's newer "HS" (High Sensitivity) designation, the ELPH 300 HS joins Canon's popular line of Digital ELPH cameras. The 300 HS resembles the PowerShot SD940 IS from 2009, which we feel is its predecess...

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  Published: 2011-03-04, review by: whatdigitalcamera.com

  • Great styling, excellent build and punchy images
  • No manual modes

 
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  Published: 2011-03-03, review by: digitalcamerareview.com

  • The PowerShot 300 HS delivers good images and reliable performance in a variety of shooting conditions.

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  Published: 2011-02-11, review by: infosyncworld.com

  • Abstract:  Our exclusive Canon PowerShot Elph 300 HS review has arrived! Is this Canon's ultimate party cam for 2011?Canon PowerShot Elph 300 HS Report Last year we asked Canon to make some necessary improvements to the PowerShot SD1400 IS regarding zoom, image ...

 
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  Published: 2011-06-20, review by: cnet.com.au

  • Gorgeous, slimline design. Plenty of scene modes and photo options to keep you busy. Great low-light images
  • Screen is fairly low-resolution. Shutter lag is a bit too long
  • Canon delivers with the gorgeous 220 HS, a slimline compact camera that will suit every point-and-shoot enthusiast with a hankering for decent low-light shots....

 
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  Published: 2011-06-09, Author: Joshua , review by: cnet.com.au

  • The Canon PowerShot Elph 300 HS is a fun-to-use ultracompact with excellent photo quality even if just left in auto
  • The 300 HS might be too small for some, and accessing its shooting modes other than auto is laborious
  • If you're looking for a nice, simple ultracompact for use indoors and out, you'll want to strongly consider the Canon PowerShot Elph 300 HS....

 
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  Published: 2011-04-20, review by: goodgearguide.com.au

  • Slim design, Well built, Good image quality
  • Shutter button sometimes feels too soft, Tracking focus wasn't always accurate
  • The Canon IXUS 220 HS is perfect for anyone who wants a small camera that can be carried easily in a pocket. It's an automatic camera, yet it's capable of capturing clear and vibrant images, even in low-light conditions...

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  Published: 2012-05-03, Author: Techmagnifier , review by: techmagnifier.com

  • Abstract:  Recently I came across an article which says that there's a man who owns as many as 1000 different types of digital cameras. Well it is quite ammusing! It is indeed true that we always need a good camera by our side, so that we can click our favourite mom...

 
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  Published: 2011-06-10, Author: Joshuan , review by: asia.cnet.com

  • Fun-to-use ultracompact; excellent photo quality even in Auto.
  • Might be too small for some; accessing its shooting modes other than Auto is laborious.
  • If you're looking for a nice, simple ultracompact for use indoors and out, you'll want to seriously consider the Canon Ixus 220 HS. ...

 
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  Published: 2011-06-09, review by: pcworld.in

  • Great ISO test results, Good images in lowlight conditions, Slim and sleek form factor, A lot of shooting modes
  • Below average shooting speeds, Low battery life
  • The IXUS 200 HS is a stylish compact digital camera with a great set of features and Canon's proprietary HS system for shooting pictures in low light. The camera came as a pleasant surprise with its good performance but disappointed us with its lower ...

 
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