Canon Ixus 117 HS Reviews: Digital Camera

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Canon Ixus 117 HS Reviews: Digital Camera reviews

This digital camera is a good all rounder.

£155 at 1 retailer out of 409 retailers checked

9.0 out of 10 based on 31 reviews.

Canon Ixus 117 HS: 12.1 MP (Megapixels), 4x optical zoom, SD Card storage, Optical Image Stabiliser image stabiliser digital camera. See full product description

Ease of use	8.8
Image quality	8.8
Features	8.7
Build Quality	8.7
Value for money	8.8
Overall rating	9.0

Some customer reviews of Canon Ixus 117 HS

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Ronald, London an idiot with acamera

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: Camera is idiot proof - thank you
Bad points:: Reviewer left no comment

Ease of use	10.0
Image quality	10.0
Features	10.0
Build Quality	10.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	10.0

Was this review helpful? 1 of 4 people found this review helpful

Confirmed purchase: 29 Jun 2011

jeffrey, Bradford on Avon Wilts Point & shoot

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: Good viewing screen, compact, easy to use with good results and attractive in black. Have owned an IXUS before (for about five years) and this is an ideal replacement.
Bad points:: None yet found

Ease of use	8.0
Image quality	8.0
Features	8.0
Build Quality	9.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	9.0

Was this review helpful? 2 of 3 people found this review helpful

Confirmed purchase: 19 Jan 2012

gertie, somerset Point & shoot

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: Simple and uncomplicated
Bad points:: smaller than i thought

Ease of use	9.0
Image quality	9.0
Features	8.0
Build Quality	8.0
Value for money	8.0
Overall rating	9.0

Was this review helpful? 1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Confirmed purchase: 17 Nov 2011

stefanie, Hinckley Point & shoot

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: Ease of use, good picture quality, good build.
Bad points:: None yet.

Ease of use	10.0
Image quality	10.0
Features	10.0
Build Quality	10.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	10.0

Was this review helpful? 2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Confirmed purchase: 11 Apr 2012

STEPHEN, LEICESTER Experienced amateur

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: VERY EASY TO USE & GREAT CLEAR IMAGES
Bad points:: NONE

Ease of use	10.0
Image quality	10.0
Features	9.0
Build Quality	9.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	9.0

Was this review helpful? 2 of 3 people found this review helpful

Confirmed purchase: 08 Feb 2012

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Product Features

Resolution (Megapixels)	12.1

Optical zoom ratio	4
The amount by which the camera optics (lens) can bring the subject closer.
Screen size (Inches)	3
Screen size is measured diagonally from corner to corner.
Digital zoom ratio	4
Not to be confused with optical zoom, digital zoom enlarges a portion of the image thus simulating optical zoom. In doing so, some image quality is lost.
Type of image stabiliser	Optical Image Stabiliser
If a photo is taken at a slow shutter speed, or at a long focal length, the effects of ‘hand shake’ will be amplified. Some cameras come with built-in image stabilisation which is designed to act against this to produce sharper images. It’s great for low light shots without a tripod, like at a gig.
Touchscreen	No
Touchscreen technology allows you to move and click things directly on the screen using your finger or a stylus pen.
3D	No

Media format	SD Card
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
Media format	MMC Card
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
Media format	SDHC Card
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
PictBridge	Yes
An industry standard allowing images to be printed from camera to printer, without needing a computer. CIPA PictBridge Standard Website
Weight (g)	140
The weight of the product in grams.
Flash	No
Whether or not your camera has an in-built flash. Flashes are essential for fully capturing a low light image.
WiFi	No
Wifi allows you to connect your device to wireless routers or modems which allows you to connect to broadband internet.
GPS Receiver	No

Release date	2011-02-22
The date the product was originally made available for purchase.
Serial Shot Mode	Yes
Bluetooth	No
Bluetooth is a technology for the wireless transfer of data such as contacts, photos and music between mobile phones, computers and a host of other Bluetooth enabled devices. Read more about Bluetooth on Wikipedia
Changeable Lens	No
Highest focal length (Millimetres)	112

Lowest focal length (Millimetres)	28

Also known as: IXUS 117 HS, Ixus 117HS

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Manufacturer's Description

With HS System for great shots in low light, Smart Auto and Full HD movies, the stylish metal bodied IXUS 115 HS lets you simply enjoy the fun.

Features

HS System (12.1 MP)
28mm, 4x zoom. Optical IS
Slim metal body
7.6 cm (3.0") PureColor II G LCD
Full HD. Dynamic IS. HDMI
Smart Auto (32 scenes)
High-speed Burst & Super Slow Motion Movie
Movie Digest
Creative shooting modes
Optional Waterproof Cases
Focus on the fun

HS System (12.1 MP)
HS System excels in low light allowing you to capture the real atmosphere of the moment without flash or tripod. A high performance DIGIC 4 processor and high sensitivity image sensor give superior image quality in all situations.

28mm, 4x zoom. Optical IS
A quality 28mm wide-angle Canon lens brings you greater shooting possibilities, from big groups to indoor party shots. The 4x zoom with optical Image Stabilizer makes it easy to zoom in on details without camera shake.

Slim metal body
A metal body gives the camera a solid feel and stylish finish while the slim design makes it easy to carry with you everywhere

7.6 cm (3.0") PureColor II G LCD
The large screen with a tempered glass outer layer adds strength and gives high visibility in a variety of conditions with stunning contrast and colour. A wide viewing angle allows you to easily share your images and movies with friends.

Full HD Movies and Dynamic IS plus HDMI
High quality movies can now be recorded in Full HD 1080p format at 24fps. Dynamic IS makes sure your footage stays steady while filming and an HDMI connection ensures no loss of quality when playing back on an HDTV.

Smart Auto
Smart Auto is truly automatic – detecting up to 32 different shooting scenes so you can take great pictures in complete confidence, knowing that the camera will take care of everything.

High-speed Burst & Super Slow Motion Movie
Capture fast-paced action using the High-speed Burst mode or slow down movement using
Super Slow Motion Movie mode. Both modes provide dramatic and spectacular ways of recording fast-moving subjects.

Movie Digest
Movie Digest captures up to 4-seconds of the action before a shot is taken, joining all the clips together from the same day into a single VGA movie to add to your collection of photos.

Creative shooting modes
Creative shooting modes give you the opportunity to experiment. Fish-eye Effect re-creates the distortion of a fish-eye lens while Miniature Effect transforms landscapes into miniature scale models. For the look and feel of a picture taken with an older style camera try Toy Camera Effect.

Optional Waterproof Cases
Explore a world of underwater photography with either the more compact, lightweight and affordable WP-DC310L which allows shooting down to depths of 3m or the WP-DC39 down to 40m.