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.
77010081
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
In general, while the IXUS 300 HS offers impressive low light performance and creative control of settings for the artistic shooter, Canon doesn’t seem to have pushed the boat out enough to justify its premium price. The slow motion video is a nice add...
Canon Ixus cameras have become a benchmark for compact cameras. The Canon IXUS 300 IS 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...
Canon’s justifiably proud of the new High Speed technology in the Ixus 300 HS, but to be fair it’s only new to Canon. Casio’s High Speed Continuous Shutter cameras hit the streets a while back, and the pocket-sized Casio Exilim FH100, launched in Janua...
Expensive, limited resolution for slow-motion and full high speed stills capture, limited 3.8x zoom
If "High Speed" is your bag then the IXUS 300 HS may well have something to offer. It provides good picture quality, 720p HD movie capture, looks great and is a breeze to use. However, its asking price is somewhat steep and may oust it from many shoppe...
Abstract: A couple of years ago Canon stood as the undisputed leader in virtually all areas of the digital camera market, but it has recently seen that lead disappear under a relentless onslaught from its many determined rivals, particularly Panasonic, Samsung and ...
This stylish little camera packs a big punch. The dynamic range and low-light performance are excellent thanks to the HS-system CMOS sensor, and the Smart Auto mode is reliable under a variety of settings. With a few fun extras thrown in like fisheye a...
Brighter than average lens (at wide angle), Sensible resolution delivers better low-light results, 720p HD movies and slow motion video at 240fps, Great auto along with Aperture and Shutter Priority, Fast continuous shooting at full resolution.
Compelling rivals at similar price, Best quality 4:3 mode looks small on wide display, Minimal labelling on rear controls, Some focus-drifting in videos under low light.
There's no denying the Canon IXUS 300 HS / SD4000 IS is a good solid compact. It combines the slick build and great auto modes of the IXUS / ELPH range, but adds much faster continuous shooting, manual controls and superior low light capabilities to t...
Aperture- and shutter-priority modes, f2.0 lens creates shallow depth-of-field effects, Compact size with high-end performance, Very good low-light images, Excellent image quality in most situations,
No full manual exposure controls, No dedicated mode dial, Disappointing low-light video, Accessing settings takes a few button presses, Autofocus searches in video mode
