Review of Canon Ixus 310HS: Canon Best Touch Screen Camera

HS system from Canon, which means High Sensitivity, consists of three components, called CMOS back illuminated sensor, a wide aperture lens (f/2.0), and advanced DIGIC processor. This system proved reliable on the Canon S95, producing photographs that extraordinary low light conditions. Now, the same system is present on the Ixus 310HS. All components are already proven his skill presented on this camera. In fact, Ixus 310HS has many advantages compared to S95, such as a touch screen and Full HD video recording capabilities. JagatReview test the performance of this camera.

Canon Ixus 310HS specifications at a glance

• High sensitivity CMOS sensor 12.1 megapixel
• 4.4 x f/2.0-5.8 zoom lens, equivalent to 24 to 105.6 mm
• Vibration damper on the lens, with dynamic IS for movie recording
• 3.2-inch touch screen 461 000 dot resolution
• Available Smart AUTO and Manual Exposure modes
• Video recording Full HD 1920 x 1080 (24 fps) with stereo audio
• The optical zoom can be used when recording video
• HDMI output
• Price Rp2.700.000

Product Tour

No different from other Canon cameras, you get a USB cable and AV cable in the sales package. In addition, charger, strap, CD applications, and guide books. The content of this sales package can be practically unchanged since we first tried digital Ixus, about 8 years ago.

The range of only 4.4x zoom lens Slightly shorter than the Ixus in general. In the vicinity of the lens there is a flash, AF assist lamp, and two stereo mic. You need to be careful when recording video, make sure fingers do not cover one of these mics.

The touch screen is 3.2 inches wide at the incredible this petite camera. All but one button on the back of the camera have been excluded. All features are accessible via the touch screen.

At the top, buttons and levers left only a little. This camera is slightly thicker than the other Ixus.

Ixus 310 HS has an HDMI port to connect the camera to an HD television. It is also available port combo USB / AV Out to connect camera with a computer or a non-HD television.