Canon IXUS 240 HS Review

The Canon IXUS 240 HS is a small enough compact camera that offers capability of 16.1 Megapixel effective camera resolution, fully touchscreen controls, and a built-in Wi-Fi. The sensor used in Canon IXUS 240 HS is claimed to give the expected performance in low light conditions.

Canon IXUS 240 HS Specs & Features

Seeing the Canon IXUS 240 HS at a glance, you will notice the smart matt black aluminium houses the camera body while the battery, USB/mini, and HDMI ports are covered with cheap plastic flap.

On the rear side, the Canon IXUS 240 HS has a 3.2-inch LCD touchscreen that you can use to access all controls after the “On/Off” switch is once pressed. The slim Canon IXUS 240 HS has dimensions measured at 93.5 x 56.8 x 20.8mm while with the battery and memory card included, the Canon IXUS 240 HS weighs at only 145 grams. If you are in an available Wi-Fi connection area, you can simply sharing the stunning shots instantly.

After the full payment, the user will get a box containing a Canon IXUS 240 HS handset, Battery Pack NB-11L, Battery Charger CB-2LD/CB-2LDE, Warranty Card, Software Disk, Getting Started, Wrist Strap WS-DC10, and Interface Cable IFC-400PCU.

The Canon IXUS 240 HS is able to make Full HD video shooting along with stereo sound support, just pressing the red dot on the LCD screen. The 1920 x 1080 maximum video resolutions will be recorded well through the 1/2.3 type back-illuminated CMOS sensor that has 16.1 Megapixel effective camera resolutions. Along with the 5x Optical Zoom capability, the Canon IXUS 240 HS will capture plenty of detail for the sensor even if you are facing low light environments. You may add the zooming level with its 4x Digital Zoom capability. The 4608 x 3456 maximum image resolutions will be saved directly into the card in the format of JPEG files.

Since the Canon IXUS 240 HS has a LCD that is hard to see in bright sunlight, you may use the auto brightness function for the optimal performance

The standard battery fitted to the Canon IXUS 240 HS will take you to shoot up to 170 stills in a single charge cycle.

Canon IXUS 240 HS Pros and Cons

PROS:

• Performs great in low light
• The shutter response is fast

CONS:

• The touchscreen is unresponsive
• The one portal control in LCD might be confusing

Canon IXUS 240 HS Price

Price: £229.95

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