Performance
Additional sample images and product photos
are available in the Equipment Database, where you are likely to add your own
reviews, photos and product reviews.
Sample
images
Portrait
| 1/60 sec | f/4.0 | 13.2 mm | ISO 80
Landscape
| 1/320 sec | f/9.0 | 4.3 mm | ISO 250
Low
Light | 1/20 sec | f/4.5 | 16.9 mm | ISO 1250
Pet
Portrait | 1/100 sec | f/4.0 | 16.4 mm | ISO 100
The pictures reproduce the excellent colors
and are well exposed. The landscape photos have great blues and greens. The
portraits have quite good skin tones, but slightly red eyes when using the
flash.
Lenses test images
Wide
Angle | 1/800 sec | f/3.0 | 4.3 mm | ISO 80
Full
Optical Zoom | 1/250 sec | f/6.9 | 43.0 mm | ISO 80
Clear
Zoom | 1/200 sec | f/6.9 | 43.0 mm | ISO 80
Macro
| 1/30 sec | f/3.0 | 4.3 mm | ISO 80
The photos have a good amount of detail
throughout at both ends of the lens, with purple fringing that does not seem to
occur. When using the Clear Image Zoom, it is clear that the image quality is
reduced, but you would not notice if you shared the photos on the web. The lens
has a minimum focusing distance only about 1 cm, which allows you to shoot
excellent close-up images.
ISO
test images
Low
noise at ISO 80, 100 and 200
Low noise was at ISO 80, 100 and 200. There
was a little fuzzy in places at ISO 400 and fuzzier at ISO 800. The images at
ISO 1600 showed that there was a loss of detail with fuzzy white noise effect
at ISO 800. The white noise is more serious at ISO 6,400, with that the quality
of images is OK to use on the web.
White
balance test images
AWB
and Incandescent preset
AWB
and Fluorescent preset
Under the incandescent lights, the AWB has
orange tones in the photos; the incandescent preset performs well. Under the
fluorescent lights, the AWB also performs well; the Fluorescent preset has a
slight manifestation of scarlet-colored tones.
Digital
filters
Creative
photos
The IXUS 255 HS has a range of creative and
color modes to supplement creativity to your images. There are a number of
examples given above.
Value
The Canon IXUS 255 HS is priced at $301.
Other cameras with 10x optical zoom consist of the Olympus VR-340 at $120,
Fujifilm FinePix T500 at $150 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ9 at $256 and the Sony
Cybershot DSC-WX200 at $248. If you are particularly interested in a camera
with Wi-Fi, there are plenty of options such as the Nikon Coolpix S95000 that
costs $376; the Sony Cybershot DSC-WX300 costs $406 and the Panasonic Lumix
DMC-TZ40 costs $451.
You should also need to buy a memory card
and a case or bag to keep the camera safe and protected – take a look at our
complete guide to camera bags.
Conclusion
For a camera with built-in Wi-Fi and 10x
optical zoom, the Canon IXUS 255 HS shows good value for money. The image and
video recording quality is also great, despite shooting close-up macros or
distant objects. You had better avoid shooting with ISO 1,600 or upwards since
it gives poor image quality, and we do not have a strong impression on portrait
images, especially it is due to the fact that there is red-eye when shooting
with flash. Battery life is also rather low; therefore, you might want to carry
a spare battery. The Canon IXUS 255 HS is not a particularly unique camera, but
it will be commensurate with the price paid.
Info
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Product name: Canon IXUS 255 HS
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Price: $301
Pros
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Integrated Wi-Fi
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Excellent image quality
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10x optical zoom in a compact camera body
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Full HD stereo video recording
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Shooting close-up macros is good.
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The value for money is good.
Cons
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Battery life is rather low.
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There is red-eye when taking portrait images
with flash.
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The image quality is affected by noise from ISO
1,600
Review
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Features: 4/5
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Processing: 3.5 / 5
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Performance: 4/5
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Value for money: 4/5
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Rating: 4/5
Canon IXUS 255 HS technical specifications
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Lens
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Max Aperture: f/3 - f/6.9
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35mm equivalent: 24mm - 240mm
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Optical Zoom: 10x
Image sensor
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CCD pixels: 12.1Mp (Megapixels)
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Pixels (W): 4,000
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Pixels (H): 3,000
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Sensor Type: Back-lit CMOS (B.S.I.)
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Sensor Size: 1/2.3 inch
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Aspect Ratio: 4:3; 3:2; 16:9; 1:1
LCD Monitor
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LCD Monitor: 3in
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Screen resolution: 461,000
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Touch Screen: No
Focusing
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Min Focus: 1cm
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Focusing modes: Autofocus; Face Detection; AF
Tracking
Exposure Control
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Shutter speeds shortest: 1/ 2,000sec
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Shutter speeds longest: 15sec
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Exp modes: Program; Scene modes; A
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Metering: Centre-weighted – Average; Spot
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ISO sensitivity: 80 – 6,400
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White balance: Auto; Manual;
Outdoors/Daylight; Incandescent; Fluorescent
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Exposure Comp: +/-2
Shooting Options
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Continuous shooting: 2.4fps
Video
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Movie mode: Yes
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Video Resolution: 1,920x1,080; 1,280x720 720p;
640x480 VGA; 320x240 QVGA
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Video FPS: 24
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Stereo Sound: No
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Optical Zoom with Video: Yes
Other Features
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Image Stabilization: Yes
Interface
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HDMI: Yes
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USB: USB 2
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Wi-Fi: Yes
Storage
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Card Type: SD; SDHC; SDXC
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File Type: JPG
Power Source
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Battery Type: Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
NB-4L (battery and charger supplied)
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CIPA Rating: 220
Box Contents
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Box Contents: Digital Camera IXUS 255 HS,
Wrist Strap WS-DC11, Battery Pack NB-4L, Battery Charger CB-2LVE, AC Cable,
Interface Cable IFC-400PCU, User Manual Kit
Dimensions
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Weight: 144g
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Width: 97.2mm
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Height: 56.4mm
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Depth: 22.5mm
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