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Canon PowerShot ELPH 310 HS / IXUS 230 HS

Based on 20 reviews

Excellent:

9
Good:

7
Average:

2
Bad:

2

Pros

Photo quality is excellent for its class; has good assortment of shooting options.
Striking design, excellent LCD screen, good images

Cons

Relatively short battery life; autofocus in Smart Auto mode can be hit or miss.
Lack of manual control, a few plasticky design touches, lacking some functionality of advanced IXUS models
Lens suffers from chromatic aberration, Lengthy linear exposure mode menu, Poor audio quality on movies.

By GadgetSpeak on February 22, 2012

The Canon Ixus 230HS is another offering in possibly the best range of small pocket cameras around. This is the latest Ixus offering, Canon do another ‘smaller’ unit the PowerShot apart from their many offerings in the DSLR market...

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By CNET Asia on February 21, 2012

Snapshooters wanting better photo quality than their smartphone and an 8x zoom lens in a tiny package should certainly consider the Canon Ixus 230 HS....

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By TechRadar on November 11, 2011

Canon's IXUS range has long been synonymous with stylishly designed compact metal-bodied cameras, such as the IXUS 310 HS, IXUS 220 HS and IXUS 115 HS. The latest line of IXUS cameras, including this Canon IXUS 230 HS and the more expensive Canon...

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By DigitalVersus on November 08, 2011

The Canon Ixus 230 HS is a nice enough little camera that's pleasant to handle and gives satisfactory results. However, we were a bit disappointed by the picture quality and the quality of sound recorded in video mode. All in all, we still prefer...

60
By PhotographyBLOG on November 03, 2011

Let's not beat about the bush, the 230 HS isn't the best IXUS that Canon have released but it certainly performs where it counts. It doesn't have the hardware that we've seen on the 1100HS but this is reflected in the price. There are a...

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By What Digital Camera on November 03, 2011

The Canon IXUS is a sleek compact that still boasts a full specification. A 12.1MP, 1/2.3in back-illuminated CMOS sensor sits its core, and is combined with Cannon's HS technology for improved low-light performance. Despite having a strong focus on...

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By PC Authority on November 01, 2011

This snapper's aiming to be the life and soul of the party. But does it have the image quality to match?...

67
By Camera Labs on November 01, 2011

Canon ELPH 310 HS / IXUS 230 HS verdict The Canon ELPH 310 HS / IXUS 230 HS is a 12.1 Megapixel super-slim compact with an 8x optical zoom lens and a 3 inch LCD screen. Measuring 96 x 57 x 22mm and weighing 140g with card and battery it isn't the...

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By T3 Magazine on November 01, 2011

The Canon Ixus 230 is at the higher end of the compact camera market, costing over £200, but for that outlay you get the option to truly experiment with your shots. This is more than just and point and shoot, handbag cam – although, it does...

100
By PC Advisor on October 28, 2011

A good looking and svelte camera at a more than reasonable price, the Canon Ixus 230 HS is a top performer. Once you see it, you'll want it....

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