Review of the Canon IXUS 115 HS travel camera

The Canon IXUS 115 HS travel camera (also known as the Canon PowerShot ELPH 100 HS in some markets) boasts a compact, stylish design. Furthermore, it comes with advanced features like optical image stabilization IS and fast autofocus speed. In this article, we will delve into more details about this camera.

Design of the Canon IXUS 115 HS compact camera

The IXUS 115 HS camera belongs to Canon's Ultracompact lineup. It features a rectangular box-shaped design, with rounded edges on the front creating a comfortable grip. The camera is compact, measuring 93 x 56 x 20 mm overall, and weighs 140 g including the battery.

The Canon IXUS 115 HS camera boasts a simple rectangular box-shaped design

The front of the camera is designed completely smooth, and as usual, it is where the camera lens, built-in flash, and autofocus indicator are placed slightly to the right. On the left side is the camera's motor wheel with the Canon logo embossed, and the model name.

The top edge of the Canon IXUS 115 HS travel camera features only 3 function buttons

The top edge of the Canon IXUS 115 HS travel camera boasts only 3 function buttons: power button, capture button, and zoom ring stacked on top of each other.

Canon IXUS 115 HS features a 3-inch PureColor II G TFT LCD screen with 230,000 pixels

The rear side of the camera, as usual, remains the location for the screen. Canon IXUS 115 HS features a 3-inch PureColor II G TFT LCD screen with 230,000 dots, positioned offset to the left. To the right of the screen are functional buttons including the video mode switch, navigation dial, play button, and menu button.

The bottom edge is where the battery compartment and memory card slot are located, along with the tripod mount thread.

On the right side are the connectivity ports of the camera. At the bottom is where the battery compartment and memory card slot are located, along with the tripod mount thread.

Specifications and Additional Features of the Canon IXUS 115 HS Compact Camera

The Canon IXUS 115 HS compact camera is equipped with a 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor, boasting a resolution of 12.1 megapixels. It utilizes the DIGIC 4 processing chip, offering an ISO range from 100 to 3200.

The Canon IXUS 115 HS compact camera is equipped with a 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with a resolution of 12.1 megapixels

The lens of the Canon IXUS 115 HS compact camera has a focal length of 5.0-20mm (equivalent to 28-112mm focal length on a full-frame sensor). The aperture ranges from f/2.8 to f/5.9 and integrates the IS image stabilization system. This lens is capable of macro photography with a minimum focusing distance of 3cm.

The Canon IXUS 115 HS travel camera only supports JPEG image format with resolutions of 4000 x 3000, 4000 x 2248, 4000 x 2664, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2112 x 2112, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1600 x 1064, 1200 x 1200, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360, 480 x 480. It records videos at resolutions of 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps).

The Canon IXUS 115 HS travel camera also features slow-motion recording at 640 x 480 resolution with 120 frames per second, or 340 x 240 pixels with 240 frames per second

The Canon IXUS 115 HS travel camera also features slow-motion recording at 640 x 480 resolution with 120 frames per second, or 340 x 240 pixels with 240 frames per second. Canon has improved the zoom motor noise and allows optical zoom during video recording, a significant advancement from the company. The Canon IXUS 220 HS travel camera does not come with features like GPS and wireless integration. Additionally, this camera features a fish-eye effect to create curved photos and a wide-angle view.

Image Quality of the Canon IXUS 115 HS Compact Camera

The focal length range of the Canon IXUS 115 HS compact camera is from 28-112 mm, sufficient to meet needs from street photography to portraits. The maximum aperture of f/2.8 is achieved at 28 mm focal length.

Photo taken with the Canon IXUS 115 HS camera at 28 mm focal length, f/2.8 aperture, ISO 100

Photo taken with the Canon IXUS 115 HS camera at 45 mm focal length, f/10 aperture, ISO 320

Photo taken with the Canon IXUS 115 HS camera at 112 mm focal length, f/5.9 aperture, ISO 100

JPEG photos taken with the Canon IXUS 115 HS compact camera are processed to ensure high sharpness, displaying fine details. The dynamic range of the photos is wide, and the white balance is well-balanced, resulting in accurate colors.

Conclusion

Advantages:

- Professional design, easy and convenient controls

- Compact and pocket-friendly

- Good photo quality

Drawbacks

- Low-resolution screen.

- Does not save photos in raw format.

- Lack of built-in wireless connectivity.

- No HDMI connection

John Smith

(As reported by photographyblog)

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