Testseek.com 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.
April 2011
(78%)
57 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(87%)
156 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Fun-to-use ultracompact
Excellent photo quality even in Auto.
Great ISO test results
Good images in lowlight conditions
Slim and sleek form factor
A lot of shooting modes
The editors didn't like
Might be too small for some
Accessing its shooting modes other than Auto is laborious.
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
Picture quality not quite as good in telephoto, Slower to switch on than previous models, Lowdefinition screen, Sound isn't particularly accurate
The Canon Ixus 220 HS is a nice surprise. It takes good-quality pictures, it's very well made and it's user-friendly. You'd be hard pushed to find anything better in the same price range....
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
Lack of handgrip, small-ish 2.7-inch screen, no 3D mode
Slim for its class, fair value pocket snapshot with “High Sensitivity” credentials for low light photography plus Full HD video with stereo sound for those looking for compact “all in one” device for the holidaysKey specs12 megapixels, HDMI, Li-ion bat...
If you are looking for a mid range pocket digital camera the Canon IXUS 220 HS offers good all round quality. It is a well made camera and is capable of handling most photo opportunities. Compared to a lot of pocket cameras it has a little extra class...
HDMI output, Good low-light performance, Suitable for camera beginners
Average speed performance, Some loss of sharpness at edges
The Canon IXUS 220 HS's power switch is slightly recessed into the top plate to prevent accidental activation when handling the camera. Give this a press and with a sprightly chirp the camera almost instantly bursts into life, LCD switching on and lens de...
The Canon IXUS 220HS is a very capable point-and-shoot camera that produces well-detailed, natural-looking images. If you’re after a pocket-sized camera to keep with you that is fast and requires little manual interaction, then this camera is worth con...
Super-slim stylish compact design, 24mm equivalent wide angle, 1080p24 movie mode, Scene mode movies and super slo mo, Excellent image quality.
Relatively small 2.7inch screen, Lengthy linear exposure mode menu.
The Canon ELPH 300 HS / IXUS 220 HS is a gorgeous little camera that seems to strike the perfect balance between size, features and ease of use. It's 2mm thinner than the ELPH 310 HS / IXUS 230 HS and slightly smaller in the other dimensions, and alth...
Abstract: The holidays are drawing to an end. The lucky individuals have already used up their vacation days and travelled to their favourite tourist destinations. Some are largely preparing for an off-season summer holiday, whereas some won’t be able to go anyw...
Abstract: Today I was surfing through the best selling cameras list on Amazon and noticed that the Canon Powershot Elph 300 HS was ranked as the #1 best selling camera on the site at present. I thought it might be worth taking a bit of a closer look at what the...
