Testseek.co.uk have collected 28 expert reviews of the Canon PowerShot ELPH 310 HS / IXUS 230 HS and the average rating is 83%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Canon PowerShot ELPH 310 HS / IXUS 230 HS.
October 2011
Experts 83% 28 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Abstract: 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 place....
Excellent image quality, even at high ISOs, Slim metal body, High quality 8x zoom lens, Responsive autofocus, Good value for money
Menu button oddly positioned, Limited exposure control, 8.7fps shooting limited to 3MP resolution
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 IXUS ...
Excellent build quality, Image quality is consistent at telephoto settings, 1080p HD video with stereo sound and zoom, Simple, clear interface
Chromatic aberration is a problem, Lens lacks sharpness, particularly around the edges of wideangle shots, Sound recording could be better
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 the I...
Published: 2011-11-01, Author: T3 Online , review by: T3.com
Speedy image capture, Low-light shots, Comprehensive features
Relatively expensive, Complex to use, Minimalist menus
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 have the s
Sharp images, Great colours, Excellent level of detail, Small enough to carry in your pocket
Zoom noise on movie soundtrack, No exposure compensation in auto mode
A great performance from this diminutive snapper proves that good camera design comes down to much more than merely cramming in as many megapixels as the sensor will allow. Its downsides are few and far between, making the Canon IXUS 230HS our favourit...
Photo quality is excellent for its class; has good assortment of shooting options.
Relatively short battery life; autofocus in Smart Auto mode can be hit or miss.
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. ...
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 few dubious ar...
