Testseek.co.uk have collected 81 expert reviews of the Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS / IXUS 300 HS and the average rating is 77%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS / IXUS 300 HS.
June 2010
(77%)
81 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(78%)
36 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
High speed shooting capability
Good looks
Great noise control
Excellent low-light option
Good quality results
Some decent camera effects
Easy to use
Smooth and quiet zoom.
Great in lowlight conditions.
Well made with an attractive interface
720p HD video with stereo sound and zoom
Noise under control up to 800 ISO
Lens performs well in telephoto mode
Excellent screen
Good image quality
Beautifully designed and made
Good pictures
Stylish design
Fun slow-mo video
Decent continuous-shooting speed
Slow-motion movie mode is a hoot
Shoots 720p movies with use of the zoom and autofocus
Good high-ISO picture quality
The editors didn't like
The price
Low-res screen and short zoom range for price
Oddly named
Slightly different versions of the same camera.
Slow focus
Too bright flash.
Low resolution screen
Case makes it easy to drop
Results less even at wideangle
Disappointing burst mode for a CMOS sensor
Aspect ratio doesn't match images
Expensive
Manual features don't go all the way
Limited resolution for slow-motion and full high speed stills capture
Well made with an attractive interface, 720p HD video with stereo sound and zoom, Noise under control up to 800 ISO, Lens performs well in telephoto mode
Low resolution screen, Case makes it easy to drop, Results less even at wideangle, Disappointing burst mode for a CMOS sensor
The Ixus 300 HS is fun to use, and the photos it takes are generally pretty satisfactory. Its own real problem is that other cameras can do better, so if it's going to succeed, it'll have to hope that its status as an all-rounder can compensate for oth...
The Canon IXUS 300 HS impresses in a number of areas. These include design and build quality. There are one or two issues with picture quality when the camera is pushed to its limits. These stop me from awarding this camera an outstanding rating, but ...
Abstract: This High Speed IXUS is a gem of a compact camera that delivers continuous shooting and some interesting HD video features. Unfortunately you pay a high price for the privilege of owning these exotic features and we suspect you won't use them all that...
As an everyday, pocketable point-and-shoot camera that offers some manual controls and stellar image quality, the Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS gets our wholehearted recommendation. Casual snapshooters who want access to controls beyond auto and scene mod...
A creative compact that offers quality images and low light performance. It’s a shame about the expensive price tag, but its build quality is second to none....
Excellent screen, Good image quality, Beautifully designed and made
Aspect ratio doesn't match images, Expensive, Manual features don't go all the way
Little known fact: Canon's range of digital Ixus cameras turned 10 in May this year.Since then, cameras such as the Ixus 105 IS and 200 IS have made a huge difference to consumer photography.The 10-megapixel Canon 300 HS is another step up for pocket-s...
Excellent low-light option, good quality results, some decent camera effects, easy to use, smooth and quiet zoom.
Oddly named, slightly different versions of the same camera.
Canon Ixus cameras have become a benchmark for compact cameras. The Canon IXUS 300 HS is no exception. It delivers clean and clear images and video footage across a range of shooting and light conditions and is a joy to use. With some fun functions to try...
Decent continuous-shooting speed; slow-motion movie mode is a hoot; shoots 720p movies with use of the zoom and autofocus; good high-ISO picture quality
Unmarked rear controller; heavily reliant on menus; expensive
Hang on -- aren't Canon's IXUS models meant to be super-smart, super-compact fashion cameras? So what's the IXUS 300 HS doing with high-speed shooting tech, an f2.0 lens, and manual shutter-speed and aperture control? Never mind -- just enjoy it. The ...
