Canon IXUS 230 HS review

A slim 8x zoom compact with high sensitivity sensor

Canon IXUS 230 HS
Editor's Choice
Intelligent scene analysis features on this 12.1MP compact camera

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Canon ixus 230 hs review

Plenty of detail is recorded in this macro shot taken in low light conditions (see full image)

Canon ixus 230 hs review

Colours are reproduced accurately with default settings (see full image)

Canon ixus 230 hs review

The 8x zoom lens is resistant to flare (see full image)

Canon ixus 230 hs review

The 224mm equivalent telephoto is great for picking out distant subjects (see full image)

Canon ixus 230 hs review

The 8x zoom lens is very high quality, producing images that are sharp from corner to corner (see full image)

Canon ixus 230 hs review

There's plenty of detail here (see full image)

Canon ixus 230 hs review

Close-up shots can be taken without switching to the macro mode (see full image)

Canon ixus 230 hs review

The Canon IXUS 230 HS really excels in producing images with low noise and good dynamic range for a compact camera (see full image)

Canon ixus 230 hs review

In good light, images are highly detailed and sharp (see full image)

Canon ixus 230 hs review

Super Vivid picture style (see full image)

Canon ixus 230 hs review

Toy Camera effect (see full image)

Canon ixus 230 hs review

Fisheye effect (see full image)

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