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
Good image quality. Solid controls. High-quality f/2 lens excels in low-light shooting situations. Aperture and Shutter priority shooting modes. SDXC card support.
Strong color fringing. Small, low-resolution LCD.
Canon's pricey top-of-the-line Elph, the SD4000 IS excels at low-light shooting, but if that's not a top priority, you can get more features for less in competing pocket shooters....
Abstract: The Canon PowerShot SD4000, the company's first compact with a back-lit CMOS sensor, achieves an elusive point-and-shoot camera feat: crisp, clean nighttime photography. And it's not even that expensive.If you already own a DSLR, you probably don't think...
Published: 2010-05-27, Author: Sean , review by: engadget.com
Abstract: Liked the lop-eared design and low-light sensitivity of Canon's latest point and shoot, but wanted to be sure you'd get $350 worth of camera for the asking price? You're in luck: the PowerShot SD4000 IS, aka IXUS 300 HS, has just received its first painst...
The Canon IXUS 300 HS is a largely successful attempt to marry the style of the IXUS range with a fast lens and excellent image sensor, marred somewhat by an eye-watering price and a lack of refinement in the handling department.With a 10 megapixel b...
Abstract: The Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS sprung out from Nowhere Town, as the new compact's first announcement jolted us out of our seats earlier this month. A back-illuminated CMOS sensor, bright f/2.0 Aperture, and Canon's latest Digic DV 4 processing was enou...
Compared to the existing S90:Like the IXUS 300 HS, the S90 also has an f/2.0 3.8x IS lens, is also truly pocketable, and also gives full manual control.In addition, the S90 has 2 configurable dials, twice the LCD resolution, and has a larger sensor achiev...
Abstract: The one time that almost all of us have a camera within easy reach is when we are travelling. A lot of us actually put off buying a camera until just before the big trip, to make sure we are getting the latest and greatest for the time that we need it ...
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Published: 2010-08-26, Author: terry , review by: dpexpert.com.au
Like: By creating a camera with a reduced pixel count and a short zoom range Canon has improved picture quality, especially where image noise is concerned. Images are clean up to ISO400 and useable at higher sensitivities. There is no noticeable blurring
Dislike: We regret the passing of Canon's easy to use quick menu system, used on all their compacts for the past eight years. The function menu system is now divided into two parts and takes some getting used to
Fast start-up, fast lens, good high ISO detail, good overall image quality
Expensive, comparatively large, poor control scheme
The Canon IXUS 300 HS digital camera has a fast lens and good high ISO detail, making it an excellent choice for anyone shooting in low-light places like clubs or parties. It is expensive though, and the control layout is not intuitive...
