GADGET GIZMO REVIEW Canon IXUS 255 HS
Carrying on the legacy of the IXUS range, the 255HS has a compact metal body. Around the back is a bright viewfinder and the usual array of buttons next to it. Canon has introduced a new Hybrid Auto mode on the IXUS 255HS. In this mode, the camera records 3-4 seconds of video along with every still photo. These videos are then stitched together into a 720p movie — it's far easier to view than a photo slideshow. A slider button on the right corner lets you quickly switch between the Hybrid Auto mode and standard shooting modes.
Image quality from the camera is fantastic. The 12MP sensor combined with 10x optical zoom offers great performance and shooting range for most users. Canon has improved the HS (High Sensitivity) system over the years and the 255HS delivers great images even in low light thanks to it. The ISO range is between 80 – 6400. At ISO 1600, images had minimal visible noise. Videos are recorded in full HD resolution and just like the still photos, they offer vibrant colours with sharp details. We did feel that the 2-3fps burst rate was a bit slow.
As is the trend, 255HS also includes WiFi. Using the free Canon CameraWindow app for Android and iOS, you can directly transfer images from the camera to the smartphone. It would have been great if a remote control function was built into the app too.
Battery life is a letdown — under 200 shots on a full charge. If you use a lot of flash and record videos, battery life will take a bigger hit. For about the same price, also look at the Nikon Coolpix S6500. It offers a 3-inch LCD, 16MP sensor, 1080p video, WiFi, HDMI output and 12x optical zoom.
SPECIFICATIONS
Carrying on the legacy of the IXUS range, the 255HS has a compact metal body. Around the back is a bright viewfinder and the usual array of buttons next to it. Canon has introduced a new Hybrid Auto mode on the IXUS 255HS. In this mode, the camera records 3-4 seconds of video along with every still photo. These videos are then stitched together into a 720p movie — it's far easier to view than a photo slideshow. A slider button on the right corner lets you quickly switch between the Hybrid Auto mode and standard shooting modes.
Image quality from the camera is fantastic. The 12MP sensor combined with 10x optical zoom offers great performance and shooting range for most users. Canon has improved the HS (High Sensitivity) system over the years and the 255HS delivers great images even in low light thanks to it. The ISO range is between 80 – 6400. At ISO 1600, images had minimal visible noise. Videos are recorded in full HD resolution and just like the still photos, they offer vibrant colours with sharp details. We did feel that the 2-3fps burst rate was a bit slow.
As is the trend, 255HS also includes WiFi. Using the free Canon CameraWindow app for Android and iOS, you can directly transfer images from the camera to the smartphone. It would have been great if a remote control function was built into the app too.
Battery life is a letdown — under 200 shots on a full charge. If you use a lot of flash and record videos, battery life will take a bigger hit. For about the same price, also look at the Nikon Coolpix S6500. It offers a 3-inch LCD, 16MP sensor, 1080p video, WiFi, HDMI output and 12x optical zoom.
SPECIFICATIONS
12MP CMOS, 10X optical zoom, Digic 5, 1080p video, ISO
6400, 3-inch LCD display, built-in WiFi, mini HDMI, 144 grams (with memory card
and battery) Ultracompact, great build quality, fantastic performance, built-in
WiFi Slow continuous shooting, average battery life, no manual exposure
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KARAN BAJAJ
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