Canon Digital IXUS
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The Digital IXUS is a series of digital cameras released by Canon. It is a line of ultracompact cameras, originally based on the design of Canon's IXUS/IXY/ELPH
line of APS
cameras.
Canon's PowerShot A
and S
line of the time were being made as small as contemporary technology allowed, and demonstrated the demand for a small digital camera of good quality. Canon used its experience with small film cameras, particularly the APS IXUS, to mass-produce good digital cameras smaller than anyone else had managed up to the time (the first Digital IXUS was the smallest 2MP then available) and reused the popular IXUS/IXY/ELPH brand name with the tag line "The DIGITAL IXUS blends Canon's award-winning IXUS design with PowerShot digital technology."
The first Digital IXUS, released in June 2000 fitted the technology of the PowerShot S10
into a body similar to the APS IXUS II. Between 2003 and 2004, starting with the Digital IXUS II, Canon moved from the use of CF cards to SD
cards to create thinner cameras.
All models use lithium ion
batteries of Canon proprietary design, though third-party equivalents are readily available.
All models introduced before 2010 use RGBG Bayer filter
(except the original Digital IXUS, which uses a CYGM filter
) CCD
sensors made by Sony
. IXUS 300 HS/PowerShot Digital ELPH SD4000 IS/IXY 30S introduced in May 2010 and all following models have back-illuminated
CMOS
sensor. Images are recorded as JPEG
s. Raw image files
are not accessible without the use of third party firmware such as CHDK.
In 2010 Canon dropped the prefix "Digital" as well as suffix "IS" (Image Stabilization) from the names of the new models e.g. IXUS 105. A similar change was done to the IXY-series names used in the Japanese market. US naming was simplified in 2011: "Digital" and "IS" were removed as well as "SD" prefix. Newer US and European model carry "HS" suffix, that stands for "high speed".
Like all compacts with a zoom lens
, cameras in the Ixus range are susceptible to the "lens error" message if the lens is physically unable to zoom in or out. On Canon cameras, this manifests as the E18 error
or the message "Lens error, restart camera" on more recent models.
information, unmodified except for lossless rotation
.
Canon ELPH (series)
The Canon ELPH series includes several popular compact point and shoot cameras built between 1996 and 2002.-File Format:...
line of APS
Advanced Photo System
Advanced Photo System is a film format for still photography first produced in 1996. It was marketed by Eastman Kodak under the brand name Advantix, by FujiFilm under the name Nexia, by AgfaPhoto under the name Futura and by Konica as Centuria.- Design :The film is 24 mm wide, and has three...
cameras.
History
This article uses the Digital IXUS model names unless otherwise stated. The comparison tables in this article list equivalent IXY Digital and PowerShot Digital ELPH model names.Canon's PowerShot A
Canon PowerShot A
The Canon PowerShot A is a series of digital cameras released by Canon. The A-series is Canon's budget line of cameras, although its feature set has varied as cameras have ranged from low-end point-and-shoot cameras to high-end prosumer cameras capable of rivaling Canon's flagship...
and S
Canon PowerShot S
The Canon PowerShot S is a series of digital cameras released by Canon. The S-series was originally a line of compact point-and-shoot cameras, slowly evolving into a prosumer line of cameras slotting right beneath the G series cameras. The line later branched off into Canon's line of super-zoom...
line of the time were being made as small as contemporary technology allowed, and demonstrated the demand for a small digital camera of good quality. Canon used its experience with small film cameras, particularly the APS IXUS, to mass-produce good digital cameras smaller than anyone else had managed up to the time (the first Digital IXUS was the smallest 2MP then available) and reused the popular IXUS/IXY/ELPH brand name with the tag line "The DIGITAL IXUS blends Canon's award-winning IXUS design with PowerShot digital technology."
The first Digital IXUS, released in June 2000 fitted the technology of the PowerShot S10
Canon PowerShot S
The Canon PowerShot S is a series of digital cameras released by Canon. The S-series was originally a line of compact point-and-shoot cameras, slowly evolving into a prosumer line of cameras slotting right beneath the G series cameras. The line later branched off into Canon's line of super-zoom...
into a body similar to the APS IXUS II. Between 2003 and 2004, starting with the Digital IXUS II, Canon moved from the use of CF cards to SD
Secure Digital
Secure Digital is a non-volatile memory card format developed by the SD Card Association for use in portable devices. The SD technology is used by more than 400 brands across dozens of product categories and more than 8,000 models, and is considered the de-facto industry standard.Secure Digital...
cards to create thinner cameras.
Models
The same camera models are released in Europe, the US and Japan under different names. The cameras themselves are identical apart from the front fascia, according to the parts lists. The Canon model number on the bottom is consistent between marketing names.All models use lithium ion
Lithium ion battery
A lithium-ion battery is a family of rechargeable battery types in which lithium ions move from the negative electrode to the positive electrode during discharge, and back when charging. Chemistry, performance, cost, and safety characteristics vary across LIB types...
batteries of Canon proprietary design, though third-party equivalents are readily available.
All models introduced before 2010 use RGBG Bayer filter
Bayer filter
A Bayer filter mosaic is a color filter array for arranging RGB color filters on a square grid of photosensors. Its particular arrangement of color filters is used in most single-chip digital image sensors used in digital cameras, camcorders, and scanners to create a color image...
(except the original Digital IXUS, which uses a CYGM filter
CYGM filter
In digital photography, the CYGM filter is an alternative colour filter array to the Bayer filter . It similarly uses a mosaic of pixel filters, of cyan, yellow, green and magenta, and so also requires demosaicing to produce a full-colour image....
) CCD
Charge-coupled device
A charge-coupled device is a device for the movement of electrical charge, usually from within the device to an area where the charge can be manipulated, for example conversion into a digital value. This is achieved by "shifting" the signals between stages within the device one at a time...
sensors made by Sony
Sony
, commonly referred to as Sony, is a Japanese multinational conglomerate corporation headquartered in Minato, Tokyo, Japan and the world's fifth largest media conglomerate measured by revenues....
. IXUS 300 HS/PowerShot Digital ELPH SD4000 IS/IXY 30S introduced in May 2010 and all following models have back-illuminated
Back-illuminated sensor
A back-illuminated sensor, also known as backside illumination sensor, is a type of digital image sensor that uses a novel arrangement of the imaging elements to increase the amount of light captured and thereby improve low-light performance...
CMOS
Active pixel sensor
An active-pixel sensor is an image sensor consisting of an integrated circuit containing an array of pixel sensors, each pixel containing a photodetector and an active amplifier. There are many types of active pixel sensors including the CMOS APS used most commonly in cell phone cameras, web...
sensor. Images are recorded as JPEG
JPEG
In computing, JPEG . The degree of compression can be adjusted, allowing a selectable tradeoff between storage size and image quality. JPEG typically achieves 10:1 compression with little perceptible loss in image quality....
s. Raw image files
RAW image format
A camera raw image file contains minimally processed data from the image sensor of either a digital camera, image scanner, or motion picture film scanner. Raw files are so named because they are not yet processed and therefore are not ready to be printed or edited with a bitmap graphics editor...
are not accessible without the use of third party firmware such as CHDK.
In 2010 Canon dropped the prefix "Digital" as well as suffix "IS" (Image Stabilization) from the names of the new models e.g. IXUS 105. A similar change was done to the IXY-series names used in the Japanese market. US naming was simplified in 2011: "Digital" and "IS" were removed as well as "SD" prefix. Newer US and European model carry "HS" suffix, that stands for "high speed".
Comparison of IXUS/ELPH/IXY cameras using CF storage
The PowerShot Digital ELPH using CF have Sxxx model number.| Digital IXUS | PowerShot Digital ELPH |
IXY Digital | Canon model | Release date | Sensor res., size |
Lens (35mm equiv.) zoom, aperture |
Memory | Battery | Dimensions (mm) | Weight (-batt.) |
Photo | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital IXUS1 | S100 | IXY Digital | PC1001 | 17 May 2000 | 2.0 MP 1600×1200 1/2.7" |
35–70 mm (2×) f/2.8–4.0 |
CF CompactFlash CompactFlash is a mass storage device format used in portable electronic devices. Most CompactFlash devices contain flash memory in a standardized enclosure. The format was first specified and produced by SanDisk in 1994... |
NB-1L | 87 × 57 × 26.9 | 190 g | Only IXUS with a CYGM CCD (all others are RGBG) | |
| 300 | S300 | 300 | PC1008 | 11 Feb 2001 | 35–105mm (3×) f/2.7–4.7 |
94.8 × 62.5 × 29.9 | 240 g | Introduce motion capture up to 640 × 480 | ||||
| v | S110 | 200 | PC1012 | 10 May 2001 | 35–70 mm (2×) f/2.8–4.0 |
87.0 × 57.0 × 26.9 | 180 g | |||||
| v2 | S200 | 200a | PC1022 | 13 Mar 2002 | Improved user interface; user-selectable ISO up to 400 | |||||||
| 330 | S330 | 300a | PC1026 | 35–105 mm (3×) f/2.7–4.7 |
94.8 × 62.5 × 31.5 | 245 g | More software features | |||||
| v3 | S230 | 320 | PC1037 | 16 Aug 2002 | 3.2 MP 2048×1536 1/2.7" |
35–70 mm (2×) f/2.8–4.0 |
87.0 × 57.0 × 26.7 | 180 g | ||||
| 400 | S400 | 400 | PC1038 | 27 Feb 2003 | 4.0 MP 2272×1704 1/1.8" |
36–108mm (3×) f/2.8–4.9 |
87.0 × 57.0 × 27.8 | 185 g |  |
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| 430 | S410 | 450 | PC1086 | 9 Feb 2004 | 87.0 × 57.0 × 27.8 | 185 g | Introduce USB 1.1; added features and faster software | |||||
| 500 | S500 | 500 | PC1084 | 5.0 MP 2592×1944 1/1.8" |
IXY Digital 500 White Limited: 10,000 units sold in Japan, June 2004 |
Comparison of IXUS/ELPH/IXY cameras using SD storage
The PowerShot Digital ELPH using SD had SDxxx or SDxxxx model number prior to 2011 models' introduction.| Digital IXUS | PowerShot Digital ELPH | IXY Digital | Canon model | Release date | Sensor res., size |
Lens (35 mm equiv.) aperture |
Optical zoom | Digital zoom | Image processor | LCD screen size, pixels | Memory | Battery | Dimensions W×H×D (mm) |
Weight (-batt.) | Photo | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| II | SD100 | 30 | PC1035 | 2 May 2003 | 3.2 MP 2048×1536 1/2.7" |
35–70 mm f/2.8–3.9 |
2× | 3.2× | DIGIC | 1.5" 118,000 |
SD Secure Digital card Secure Digital is a non-volatile memory card format developed by the SD Card Association for use in portable devices. The SD technology is used by more than 400 brands across dozens of product categories and more than 8,000 models, and is considered the de-facto industry standard.Secure Digital... , MMC |
NB-3L | 85.0 × 56.0 × 23.9 | 165 g | Introduce SD card storage | |
| IIs | SD110 | 30a | PC1085 | 9 Feb 2004 | 3.2 MP 2048×1536 1/2.7" |
35–70 mm f/2.8–3.9 |
2× | 3.2× | DIGIC | 1.5" 118,000 |
SD, MMC | NB-3L | 85.0 × 56.0 × 23.9 | 165 g | ||
| 30 | SD200 | 40 | PC1102 | 21 Sep 2004 | 3.2 MP 2048×1536 1/2.5" |
35–105 mm f/2.8–4.9 |
3× | 3.6× | DIGIC II | 2.0" 118,000 |
SD, MMC | NB-4L | 85.8 × 53.4 × 21.1 | 115 g | Introduce DIGIC II image processor | |
| 40 | SD300 | 50 | PC1101 | 21 Sep 2004 | 4.0 MP 2272×1704 1/2.5" |
35–105 mm f/2.8–4.9 |
3× | 3.6× | DIGIC II | 2.0" 118,000 |
SD, MMC | NB-4L | 86.0 × 53.0 × 20.7 | 130 g | ||
| 50 | SD400 | 55 | PC1150 | 17 Feb 2005 | 5.0 MP 2592×1944 1/2.5" |
35–105 mm f/2.8–4.9 |
3× | 4× | DIGIC II | 2.0" 118,000 |
SD, MMC | NB-4L | 86.0 × 53.0 × 20.7 | 130 g | ||
| 700 | SD500 | 600 | PC1114 | 17 Feb 2005 | 7.1 MP 3072×2304 1/1.8" |
37–111 mm f/2.8–4.9 |
3× | 4× | DIGIC II | 2.0" 118,000 |
SD, MMC | NB-3L | 85.6 × 57.0 × 26.5 | 170 g | Introduce USB 2.0 | |
| 55 | SD450 | 60 | PC1158 | 22 Aug 2005 | 5.0 MP 2592×1944 1/2.5" |
35–105 mm f/2.8–4.9 |
3× | 4× | DIGIC II | 2.5" 115,000 |
SD, MMC | NB-4L | 86.0 × 53.5 × 21.6 | 140 g | Wide-angle viewable LCD; feature 9,999 images stored to one folder | |
| 750 | SD550 | 700 | PC1169 | 22 Aug 2005 | 7.1 MP 3072×2304 1/1.8" |
37–111 mm f/2.8–4.9 |
3× | 4× | DIGIC II | 2.5" 115,000 |
SD, MMC | NB-3L | 89.5 × 57.0 × 27.4 | 170 g | ||
| Wireless | SD430 | Wireless | PC1190 | 25 Oct 2005 | 5.0 MP 2592×1944 1/2.5" |
35–105 mm f/2.8–4.9 |
3× | 4× | DIGIC II | 2.0", 118,000 |
SD, MMC | NB-4L | 99.0 × 54.4 × 21.7 | 130 g | 11b Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11 IEEE 802.11 is a set of standards for implementing wireless local area network computer communication in the 2.4, 3.6 and 5 GHz frequency bands. They are created and maintained by the IEEE LAN/MAN Standards Committee . The base version of the standard IEEE 802.11-2007 has had subsequent... transfer |
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| 60 | SD600 | 70 | PC1193 | 21 Feb 2006 | 6.0 MP 2816×2112 1/2.5" |
35–105 mm f/2.8–4.9 |
3× | 4× | DIGIC II | 2.5" 173,000 |
SD, MMC | NB-4L | 86.0 × 53.5 × 21.7 | 140 g | ||
| 65 | SD630 | 80 | PC1147 | 21 Feb 2006 | 6.0 MP 2816×2112 1/2.5" |
35–105 mm f/2.8–4.9 |
3× | 4× | DIGIC II | 3.0" 173,000 |
SD, MMC | NB-4L | 90.3 × 56.8 × 20.2 | 145 g | Introduce 3" LCD and no viewfinder | |
| 800 IS | SD700 IS | 800 IS | PC1176 | 21 Feb 2006 | 6.0 MP 2816×2112 1/2.5" |
35–140 mm f/2.8–5.5 |
4× | 4× | DIGIC II | 2.5" 173,000 |
SD, MMC | NB-5L | 90.4 × 56.5 × 26.4 | 165 g | Introduce Image stabilisation | |
| Digital IXUS | PowerShot Digital ELPH | IXY Digital | Canon model | Release date | Sensor res., size |
Lens (35 mm equiv.) aperture |
Optical zoom | Digital zoom | Image processor | LCD screen size, pixels | Memory | Battery | Dimensions W×H×D (mm) |
Weight (-batt.) | Photo | Notes |
| 850 IS | SD800 IS | 900 IS | PC1209 | 14 Sep 2006 | 7.1 MP 3072×2304 1/2.5" |
28–105 mm f/2.8–5.8 |
3.8× | 4× | DIGIC III | 2.5" 207,000 |
SD, SDHC, MMC | NB-5L | 89.5 × 58.0 × 25.1 | 150 g | Introduce DIGIC III image processor, ISO 1600, face detection, SDHC memory card | |
| 900 Ti | SD900 | 1000 | PC1206 | 14 Sep 2006 | 10.0 MP 3648×2736 1/1.8" |
37–111 mm f/2.8–4.9 |
3× | 4× | DIGIC III | 2.5" 230,000 |
SD, SDHC, MMC | NB-5L | 91.2 × 59.6 × 28.2 | 165 g | Titanium case, ISO 3200 at 2 MP | |
| 70 | SD1000 | 10 | PC1228 | 22 Feb 2007 | 7.1 MP 3072×2304 1/2.5" |
35–105 mm f/2.8–4.9 |
3× | 4× | DIGIC III | 2.5" 230,000 |
SD, SDHC, MMC | NB-4L | 85.9 × 53.5 × 19.4 | 125 g | Red eye correction, black/silver case options (black version tribute to the original IXUS/IXY/ELPH APS camera introduced in 1996) |
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| 75 | SD750 | 90 | PC1227 | 22 Feb 2007 | 7.1 MP 3072×2304 1/2.5" |
35–105 mm f/2.8–4.9 |
3× | 4× | DIGIC III | 3.0" 230,000 |
SD, SDHC, MMC | NB-4L | 91.6 × 56.8 × 19.6 | 130 g | | |
| 950 IS | SD850 IS | 810 IS | PC1235 | 7 May 2007 | 8.0 MP 3264×2448 1/2.5" |
35–140 mm f/2.8–4.9 |
4× | 4× | DIGIC III | 2.5" 230,000 |
SD, SDHC, MMC, MMC+, HC MMC+ |
NB-5L | 90.4 × 56.5 × 26.4 | 165 g | ||
| 860 IS | SD870 IS | 910 IS | PC1249 | 20 Aug 2007 | 8.0 MP 3264×2448 1/2.5" |
28–105 mm f/2.8–5.8 |
3.8× | 4× | DIGIC III | 3.0" 230,000 |
SD, SDHC, MMC, MMC+, HC MMC+ |
NB-5L | 92.6 × 58.8 × 25.9 | 155 g | Black/silver case options | |
| 960 IS | SD950 IS | 2000 IS | PC1248 | 20 Aug 2007 | 12.1 MP 4000×3000 1/1.7" |
36–133 mm f/2.8–5.8 |
3.7× | 4× | DIGIC III | 2.5" 230,000 |
SD, SDHC, MMC, MMC+, HC MMC+ |
NB-5L | 95.9 × 59.9 × 27.6 | 165 g | Titanium case | |
| 80 IS | SD1100 IS | 20 IS | PC1271 | 24 Jan 2008 | 8.0 MP 3264×2448 1/2.5" |
38–114 mm f/2.8–4.9 |
3× | 4× | DIGIC III | 2.5" 230,000 |
SD, SDHC, MMC, MMC+, HC MMC+ |
NB-4L | 86.8 × 54.8 × 22.0 | 125 g | Five colour options: Rhythm & Blue, Swing Silver, Pink Melody, Bohemian Brown, Golden Tone First entry-level IXUS/IXY/ELPH with image stabilisation |
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| 85 IS | SD770 IS | 25 IS | PC1262 | 13 Mar 2008 | 10.0 MP 3648×2736 1/2.3" |
35–105mm f/2.8–4.9 |
3× | 4× | DIGIC III | 2.5" 230,000 |
SD, SDHC, MMC, MMC+, HC MMC+ |
NB-6L | 86.0 × 54.0 × 20.4 | 130 g | Black/silver case options | |
| 90 IS | SD790 IS | 95 IS | PC1261 | 13 Mar 2008 | 10.0 MP 3648×2736 1/2.3" |
35–105mm f/2.8–4.9 |
3× | 4× | DIGIC III | 3.0" 230,000 |
SD, SDHC, MMC, MMC+, HC MMC+ |
NB-5L | 91.6 × 56.8 × 20.9 | 155 g | ||
| 970 IS | SD890 IS | 820 IS | PC1266 | 13 Mar 2008 | 10.0 MP 3648×2736 1/2.3" |
37–185 mm f/3.2–5.7 |
5× | 4× | DIGIC III | 2.5" 230,000 |
SD, SDHC, MMC, MMC+, HC MMC+ |
NB-5L | 95.4 × 57.3 × 27.4 | 155 g | Introduce 5× zoom | |
| Digital IXUS | PowerShot Digital ELPH | IXY Digital | Canon model | Release date | Sensor res., size |
Lens (35 mm equiv.) aperture |
Optical zoom | Digital zoom | Image processor | LCD screen size, pixels | Memory | Battery | Dimensions W×H×D (mm) |
Weight (-batt.) | Photo | Notes |
| 870 IS | SD880 IS | 920 IS | PC1308 | 17 Sep 2008 | 10.0 MP 3648×2736 1/2.3" |
28–112 mm f/2.8–5.8 |
4× | 4× | DIGIC 4 | 3.0" 230,000 |
SD, SDHC, MMC, MMC+, HC MMC+ |
NB-5L | 93.8 × 56.8 × 23.6 | 155 g | DIGIC 4 image processor; gold/silver case options | |
| 980 IS | SD990 IS | 3000 IS | PC1332 | 17 Sep 2008 | 14.7 MP 4416×3312 1/1.7" |
36–133 mm f/2.8–5.8 |
3.7× | 4× | DIGIC 4 | 2.5" 230,000 |
SD, SDHC, MMC, MMC+, HC MMC+ |
NB-5L | 96.7 × 62.2 × 27.9 | 160 g | Introduce basic manual control aperture/shutter priority | |
| 95 IS | SD1200 IS | 110 IS | PC1355 | 18 Feb 2009 | 10.0 MP 3648×2736 1/2.3" |
35–105 mm f/2.8–4.9 |
3× | 4× | DIGIC 4 | 2.5" 230,000 |
SD, SDHC, MMC, MMC+, HC MMC+ |
NB-6L | 88.5 × 54.8 × 21.8 | 120 g | ||
| 100 IS | SD780 IS | 210 IS | PC1353 | 18 Feb 2009 | 12.1 MP 4000×3000 1/2.3" |
33–100 mm f/3.2–5.8 |
3× | 4× | DIGIC 4 | 2.5" 230,000 |
SD, SDHC, MMC, MMC+, HC MMC+ |
NB-4L | 87.0 × 54.5 × 18.4 | 115 g | 720p HD video 720p 720p is the shorthand name for 1280x720, a category of High-definition television video modes having a resolution of 1080 or 720p and a progressive scan... recording and HDMI HDMI HDMI is a compact audio/video interface for transmitting uncompressed digital data. It is a digital alternative to consumer analog standards, such as radio frequency coaxial cable, composite video, S-Video, SCART, component video, D-Terminal, or VGA... connector |
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| 110 IS | SD960 IS | 510 IS | PC1356 | 18 Feb 2009 | 12.1 MP 4000×3000 1/2.3" |
28–112 mm f/2.8–5.8 |
4× | 4× | DIGIC 4 | 2.8" 16:9 230,000 |
SD, SDHC, MMC, MMC+, HC MMC+ |
NB-4L | 97.9 × 54.1 × 22.1 | 145 g | Introduce wide screen and redesigned simplified controls; feature 720p HD video recording and HDMI connector | |
| 990 IS | SD970 IS | 830 IS | PC1357 | 18 Feb 2009 | 12.1 MP 4000×3000 1/2.3" |
37–185 mm f/3.2–5.7 |
5× | 4× | DIGIC 4 | 3.0" 461,000 |
SD, SDHC, MMC, MMC+, HC MMC+ |
NB-5L | 94.8 × 56.8 × 26.3 | 160 g | 720p HD video recording and HDMI connector | |
| 120 IS | SD940 IS | 220 IS | PC1430 | 19 Aug 2009 | 12.1 MP 4000×3000 1/2.3" |
28–112 mm f/2.8–5.9 |
4× | 4× | DIGIC 4 | 2.7" 230,000 |
SD, SDHC, MMC, MMC+, HC MMC+ |
NB-4L | 89.5 × 54.9 × 20.0 | 120 g | ||
| 200 IS | SD980 IS | 930 IS | PC1437 | 19 Aug 2009 | 12.1 MP 4000×3000 1/2.3" |
24–120 mm f/2.8–5.9 |
5× | 4× | DIGIC 4 | 3" 16:9 230,000 |
SD, SDHC, MMC, MMC+, HC MMC+ |
NB-6L | 99.9 × 53.4 × 22.9 | 130 g | Introduce 24mm wide-angle lens Wide-angle lens From a design perspective, a wide angle lens is one that projects a substantially larger image circle than would be typical for a standard design lens of the same focal length; this enables either large tilt & shift movements with a view camera, or lenses with wide fields of view.More informally,... and touch-screen |
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| 105 | SD1300 IS | 200F | PC1469 | 8 Feb 2010 | 12.1 MP 4000×3000 1/2.3" |
28–112 mm f/2.8–5.9 |
4× | 4× | DIGIC 4 | 2.7" 230,000 |
SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC, MMC+, HC MMC+ |
NB-6L | 90.5 × 55.8 × 21.2 | 140 g | | | |
| 130 | SD1400 IS | 400F | PC1472 | 8 Feb 2010 | 14.1 MP 4320×3240 1/2.3" |
28–112 mm f/2.8–5.9 |
4× | 4× | DIGIC 4 | 2.7" 230,000 |
SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC, MMC+, HC MMC+ |
NB-4L | 92.2 × 56.1 × 17.8 | 133 g | | | |
| 210 | SD3500 IS | 10S | PC1467 | 8 Feb 2010 | 14.1 MP 4320×3240 1/2.3" |
24–120 mm f/2.8–5.9 |
5× | 4× | DIGIC 4 | 3.5" 16:9 460,000 |
SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC, MMC+, HC MMC+ |
NB-6L | 99.3 × 55.7 × 22.0 | 160 g | |Touch-screen | |
| 300 HS | SD4000 IS | 30S | PC1473 | 12 May 2010 | 10.0 MP 3648×2736 1/2.3" |
28–105 mm f/2.0–5.3 |
3.8× | 4× | DIGIC 4 | 3" 16:9 230,000 |
SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC, MMC+, HC MMC+ |
NB-6L | 100.0 × 54.1 × 23.6 | 175 g | |First Digital IXUS with CMOS Active pixel sensor An active-pixel sensor is an image sensor consisting of an integrated circuit containing an array of pixel sensors, each pixel containing a photodetector and an active amplifier. There are many types of active pixel sensors including the CMOS APS used most commonly in cell phone cameras, web... |
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| 1000 HS | SD4500 IS | 50S | |19 Aug 2010 | 10.0 MP 3648×2736 1/2.3" |
36–360 mm f/3.4-5.6 |
10× | 4× | DIGIC 4 | 3" 16:9 230,000 |
SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC, MMC+, HC MMC+ |
NB-9L | 101.3 × 58.5 × 22.3 | 190 g | |10th anniversary edition | ||
| 310 HS | 500 HS | 31S | |6 Feb 2011 | 12.1 MP 4000×3000 1/2.3" |
24–105 mm f/2.0-5.8 |
4.4× | 4× | DIGIC 4 | 3.2" 16:9 461,000 |
SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC, MMC+, HC MMC+ |
NB-6L | 100.6 × 55.4 × 25.0 | 185 g | | | ||
| 220 HS | 300 HS | 410F | |6 Feb 2011 | 12.1 MP 4000×3000 1/2.3" |
24–120 mm f/2.7-5.9 |
5× | 4× | DIGIC 4 | 2.7" 230,000 |
SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC, MMC+, HC MMC+ |
NB-4L | 92.2 × 55.9 × 19.5 | 141 g | |Full-HD (1080p 1080p 1080p is the shorthand identification for a set of HDTV high-definition video modes that are characterized by 1080 horizontal lines of resolution and progressive scan, meaning the image is not interlaced as is the case with the 1080i display standard.... ) video recording |
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| 115 HS | 100 HS | 210F | |6 Feb 2011 | 12.1 MP 4000×3000 1/2.3" |
28–112 mm f/2.8-5.9 |
4× | 4× | DIGIC 4 | 3.0" 230,000 |
SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC, MMC+, HC MMC+ |
NB-4L | 93.1 × 55.8 × 19.9 | 140 g | | | ||
| 1100 HS | 510 HS | 51S | |23 Aug 2011 | 12.1 MP 4000×3000 1/2.3" |
28–336 mm f/3.4-5.9 |
12× | 4× | DIGIC 4 | 3.2" 16:9 461,000 |
SD, SDHC, SDXC | NB-9L | 99.0 × 58.9 × 21.9 | 206 g | | | ||
| 230 HS | 310 HS | 600F | |23 Aug 2011 | 12.1 MP 4000×3000 1/2.3" |
28–224 mm f/3.0-5.9 |
8× | 4× | DIGIC 4 | 3" 461,000 |
SD, SDHC, SDXC | NB-4L | 95.8 × 56.8 × 22.1 | 140 g | | |
Comparison of IXUS i/ELPH SDxx/IXY L Cameras
| Digital IXUS | PowerShot Digital ELPH |
IXY Digital | Canon model | Release date | Sensor res., size |
Lens (35 mm equiv.) zoom, aperture |
Memory | Battery | Dimensions (mm) | Weight (−batt.) |
Photo | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| i | SD10 | L | PC1060 | 12 Sep 2003 | 4 MP 2272×1704 1/2.5" |
39 mm, f/2.8 | SD, MMC | NB-3L | 90.3 × 47.0 × 18.5 | 100 g | Several body colors | |
| i5 | SD20 | L2 | PC1108 | September 2004 | 5 MP 1/2.5" |
90 × 47 × 19 | ||||||
| i Zoom | SD30 | L3 |
PC1144 | September 2005 | 38–90 mm (2.4×), f/3.2–5.4 | NB-4L | 96 × 45 × 24 | |||||
| i7 Zoom | SD40 | L4 | PC1205 | September 2006 | 7.1 MP 3072×2304 1/2.5" |
SD, SDHC, MMC | 96.1 × 45.1 × 23.9 | 105 g | ISO 1600, titanium case, face detection, first to use DIGIC III OS, Denim Blue, Steel Grey, Sepia, Pink |
Accessories
- Ixus: AW-PS200 all-weather enclosure
- Ixus 330: WP-DC500 waterproof enclosure
- Ixus 400/430/500: WP-DC800 waterproof enclosure
- Ixus i: AW-DC10 all-weather enclosure
- Ixus 50: AW-DC30 all-weather enclosure
- Ixus 55: AW-DC50 all-weather enclosure
- SD700 IS: WP-DC5 waterproof enclosure
- External Flash: High-Power Flash HF-DC1
Known problems
Canon considers the following problems design faults and will often repair devices with these particular faults free after the warranty period. The owner must however ascertain whether a particular service centre will perform the repair.- A firmware bug exists that can cause the IXUS 400 (and possibly other cameras with the same firmware) to display a "Memory card error" message after the camera has been in use for some time. Contrary to the message, there may not actually be anything wrong with the memory card. Descriptions of the fix recommend simultaneously removing the internal and external batteries to reset the camera. Canon (in Canada only) has acknowledged this issue and will repair free of charge
- A number of camera models across several manufacturers used a Sony CCD that was prone to failure. Canon put out a general recall in late 2005 on affected models and serial numbers. Models from the Ixus range are the v3, II, and IIs. Canon has issued a support advisory stating it will repair affected cameras free of charge. This free repair service for Canon cameras with defective CCD image sensors is gradually being phased out; in the UK, the free service end date for Ixus II cameras was 31 January 2011.
Like all compacts with a zoom lens
Zoom lens
A zoom lens is a mechanical assembly of lens elements for which the focal length can be varied, as opposed to a fixed focal length lens...
, cameras in the Ixus range are susceptible to the "lens error" message if the lens is physically unable to zoom in or out. On Canon cameras, this manifests as the E18 error
E18 error
The E18 error is an error message on Canon digital cameras. The E18 error occurs when anything prevents the zoom lens from properly extending or retracting...
or the message "Lens error, restart camera" on more recent models.
Sample shots
All images here are the original camera JPEG with original ExifExchangeable image file format
Exchangeable image file format is a standard that specifies the formats for images, sound, and ancillary tags used by digital cameras , scanners and other systems handling image and sound files recorded by digital cameras...
information, unmodified except for lossless rotation
Libjpeg
libjpeg is a library written entirely in C which contains a widely-used implementation of a JPEG decoder, JPEG encoder and other JPEG utilities...
.
See also
- Canon PowerShotCanon PowerShotThe PowerShot products are a line of consumer and prosumer grade digital cameras, launched by Canon in 1996. The PowerShot line has been successful for Canon, and is one of the best-selling digital camera lines worldwide....
- List of Canon products
- List of Cameras that offer Color Accent feature