Canon IXUS 230 HS Comparison and Review

This time i will give my personal review for Canon IXUS 230 HS and why i choose this digital camera.

Ok, Below is Canon IXUS 230 HS picture, if you want to see more pic you can search it in searching engine =p

 

now let see the full spesification :

Image Sensor
Camera Effective Pixels	Approx 12.1 Million pixels CMOS
Lens	Focal Length:	8x zoom: 5.0 (W) - 40.0 (T)mm (35mm film equivalent: 28(W) – 224(T)mm)
	Focusing Range:	1cm (0.4in.) - infinity (W), 1m (3.3ft.) - infinity (T)  Macro: 1 - 50cm (0.4in. - 1.6ft.) (W)
	Image Stabilizer (IS) System:	Lens-shift type
Imaging Processor	DIGIC 4
LCD Monitor	Type:	TFT colour (with wide viewing angle)
	Display Size:	3.0 inches type
	Effective Pixels:	Approx. 460,000 dots
	Aspect Ratio:	4:3
	Features:	Brightness adjustment (5 levels), Quick-bright LCD
Focus	Control System:	Auto focus: Single (Continuous in Auto mode), Servo AF / Servo AE
	AF Frame:	Face AiAF, Tracking AF, Center
Metering System	Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot
Exposure Compensation (Still images) / Exposure Shift (Movies)	± 2 stops in 1/3 stops increments
ISO Speed (Standard Output Sensitivity, Recommended Exposure Index)	Auto, ISO 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 (In P mode)
White Balance	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom
Shutter Speed	1 - 1/2000 sec.  15 - 1/2000 sec. (Total shutter speed range.)
Aperture	Type:	Circular
	f/number:	f/3.0 - f/9.0(W), f/5.9 - f/18(T)
Flash	Modes:	Auto, On, Slow Synchro, Off
	Range:	50cm - 4.0m (W), 50cm - 2.0m (T)  (1.6 - 13.0ft.) (W), (1.6 - 6.6ft.) (T)
Shooting Specifications
Shooting Modes	Auto*1, P, Movie Digest, Portrait, Kids & Pets, Smart Shutter*2, High-speed Burst, Best Image Selection, Handheld Night Scene, Low Light, Fish-eye effect, Miniature effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Color Accent, Color Swap, Beach, Underwater, Foliage, Snow, Fireworks, Long Shutter, Stitch Assist, iFrame Movie, Super Slow Motion Movie * Shooting movies is possible with the movie button.  *1 Smart Auto also available for movies. *2 Smile, Wink self-timer, Face self-timer.
Digital Zoom	Still images / Movies:	Approx. 4.0x (up to approx. 32x in combination with the optical zoom), Safety Zoom, Digital Tele-converter
Continuous Shooting	Speed (Normal):	Approx. 3.5 shots/sec. (In P mode) Approx. 8.7 shots/sec. (In High-speed Burst)
Number of Recordable Shots (CIPA compliant)	Approx. 210 shots
Recording Time	Continuous Shooting Time*6:	Approx. 1 hr. 10 mins.
	Actual Usage Time*7:	Approx. 40 mins.
Recording Specifications	Recording Media:	SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card
	File Format:	Design rule for camera file system, DPOF (Version 1.1) compliant
	Data Type:	Still Images: Exif 2.3 (JPEG)
		Movies: MOV [Image data: H.264; Audio data: Linear PCM (stereo)]
Number of Recording Pixels	Still Images:	16:9  Large: 4000 x 2248,  Medium 1: 2816 x 1584,  Medium 2: 1920 x 1080,  Small: 640 x 360  3:2 Large: 4000 x 2664,  Medium 1: 2816 x 1880,  Medium 2: 1600 x 1064,  Small: 640 x 424  4:3 Large: 4000 x 3000,  Medium 1:2816 x 2112,  Medium 2: 1600 x 1200,  Small: 640 x 480  1:1 Large: 2992 x 2992,  Medium 1: 2112 x 2112,  Medium 2: 1200 x 1200,  Small: 480 x 480
	Movies:	iFrame Movie: 1280 X 720 (30fps*1) Super Slow Motion Movie: 640 x 480 (120fps*2when shooting 30fps*1 during playback), 320 x 240 (240fps*3 when shooting 30fps*1 during playback) Miniature Effect: 1280 x 720*4 / 640 x 480*4 Other than the above: 1920 x 1080 (24fps*5) / 1280 x 720 (30fps*1) / 640 x 480 (30fps*1) / 320 x 240 (30fps*1) *1 Actual frame rate is 29.97fps  *2 Actual frame rate is 119.68fps  *3 Actual frame rate is 239.76fps  *4 Shooting: 6fps, 3fps, 1.5fps Playback: 30fps*1  *5 Actual frame rate is 23.976fps
Interface	Hi-Speed USB HDMI output Analog audio output (stereo)  Analog video output (NTSC / PAL)
Direct Print Standard	PictBridge
Power Source	Battery Pack NB-4L Compact Power Adapter CA-DC10 (included with AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC60)
Dimensions (CIPA compliant)	95.8 x 56.8 x 22.1mm (3.77 x 2.24 x 0.87in.)
Weight (CIPA compliant)	Approx. 140g (4.94oz.) (including battery & memory card)  Approx. 121g (4.27oz.) (Camera body only)

source : http://www.canon.co.id/

the first think when i want to buy something is budget, how much you want to spend your money to buy camera... for me i only spend around $2000 so now i compare all digital camera which have price around $2000.

I try compare Canon IXUS 230HS with Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 and the result is  Canon IXUS 230HS better

Advantages of the Canon IXUS 230 HS
		Higher resolution movies	1080p @ 30fps	vs	720p @ 30fps		Shoots higher resolution Full HD (1080p) video
		Supports 24p	Yes	vs	No		Get that real film feel
		Records high-speed movies	240 fps	vs	None		Capture events too fast for the naked eye and play them back in super-slow motion
		Wider aperture	f/3.0	vs	f/3.3		At its widest zoom, the IXUS 230 HS's lens captures marginally more light (0,3 f-stops)
		Higher resolution screen	461k dots	vs	230k dots		More than 2x higher resolution screen
		Significantly better macro capability	1 cm	vs	5 cm		Focus on subjects 5x closer to the lens
		Shoots faster	3.4 fps	vs	1 fps		Around 3.5x faster continuous shooting
		Slightly higher true resolution	9.8 MP	vs	9.7 MP		Almost the same
		Faster max shutter speed	1/2000s	vs	1/1600s		20% faster max shutter speed
		Cheaper	1 390 kr	vs	1 690 kr		The best price we've seen is 300 kr cheaper (around 20% less)

Advantages of the Sony DSC-W690
		Significantly better wide angle	25 mm	vs	28 mm		More than 10% better wide angle
		Can create panoramas in-camera	Yes	vs	No		Stitches together multiple photos for a wide perspective
		More zoom	10x	vs	8x		Around 60% more zoom
		Slightly smaller	94x56x22 mm	vs	96x57x22 mm		Almost the same
		Slightly longer battery life	220 shots	vs	210 shots		Almost the same
		Longer exposures	30s	vs	15s		2x longer exposures

Canon IXUS 230HS vs Fujifilm FinePix Z91 (Canon Better)

Advantages of the Canon IXUS 230 HS Significantly wider aperture f/3.0 vs f/3.9 At its widest zoom, the IXUS 230 HS's lens captures slightly more light (0,8 f-stops) Higher resolution movies 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps Shoots higher resolution Full HD (1080p) video Supports 24p Yes vs No Get that real film feel Much better macro capability 1 cm vs 9 cm Focus on subjects 9x closer to the lens Records high-speed movies 240 fps vs None Capture events too fast for the naked eye and play them back in super-slow motion Has a CMOS-family sensor CMOS vs CCD CMOS-family sensors often produce better quality images Better image stabilization Sensor shift, Lens vs Digital Less risk of blur Higher resolution screen 461k dots vs 230k dots More than 2x higher resolution screen More zoom 8x vs 5x More than 2.5x more zoom Shoots faster 3.4 fps vs 0.8 fps More than 4x faster continuous shooting Slightly higher true resolution 9.8 MP vs 9.7 MP Almost the same Slightly lighter 140 g vs 150 g Around 10% lighter Longer exposures 15s vs 4s Around 4x longer exposures

Advantages of the Fujifilm Z91
		Has a touch screen	Yes	vs	No		Fewer buttons to worry about and direct interaction with camera menus
		Slightly smaller	95x56x20 mm	vs	96x57x22 mm		Around 10% smaller
		Thinner	0,8"	vs	0,9"		Around 10% thinner

Canon IXUS 230HS vs Kodak Easyshare Z990 MAX (Kodak Better)

Advantages of the Canon IXUS 230 HS
		Much smaller	96x57x22 mm	vs	124x86x93 mm		8.4x smaller
		Supports 24p	Yes	vs	No		Get that real film feel
		Records high-speed movies	240 fps	vs	None		Capture events too fast for the naked eye and play them back in super-slow motion
		Much lighter	140 g	vs	589 g		4.2x lighter
		Much thinner	0,9"	vs	3,7"		4.3x thinner
		Higher true resolution	9.8 MP	vs	9.6 MP		Almost the same
		Slightly larger sensor	1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm	vs	1/2.5" 6.1x4.5mm		Almost the same

Advantages of the Kodak Z990 MAX
		Much more zoom	30x	vs	8x		More than 14x more zoom
		Has in-camera HDR	Yes	vs	No		Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
		Can create panoramas in-camera	Yes	vs	No		Stitches together multiple photos for a wide perspective
		Shoots RAW	Yes	vs	No		Digitally develop your own photos with precise image control
		Wider aperture	f/2.8	vs	f/3.0		At its widest zoom, the Z990 MAX's lens captures marginally more light (0,2 f-stops)
		Better maximum light sensitivity	6,400 ISO	vs	3,200 ISO		The Z990 MAX's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better
		Has a viewfinder	Digital	vs	None		A viewfinder can help save battery life by keeping the screen turned off
		Shoots faster	5 fps	vs	3.4 fps		Around 50% faster continuous shooting

Canon IXUS 230HS vs Olympus TG-620 (Canon Better)

Advantages of the Canon IXUS 230 HS
		Significantly wider aperture	f/3.0	vs	f/3.9		At its widest zoom, the IXUS 230 HS's lens captures slightly more light (0,8 f-stops)
		Supports 24p	Yes	vs	No		Get that real film feel
		Records high-speed movies	240 fps	vs	None		Capture events too fast for the naked eye and play them back in super-slow motion
		More zoom	8x	vs	5x		More than 2.5x more zoom
		Smaller	96x57x22 mm	vs	98x65x21 mm		Around 20% smaller
		Better image stabilization	Sensor shift, Lens	vs	Sensor shift		Less risk of blur
		Lighter	140 g	vs	167 g		Around 20% lighter
		Slightly higher true resolution	9.8 MP	vs	9.7 MP		Almost the same
		Cheaper	1 390 kr	vs	1 990 kr		The best price we've seen is 600 kr cheaper (more than 30% less)
		Longer exposures	15s	vs	4s		Around 4x longer exposures

Advantages of the Olympus TG-620
		Has in-camera HDR	Yes	vs	No		Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
		Can create panoramas in-camera	Yes	vs	No		Stitches together multiple photos for a wide perspective
		Better maximum light sensitivity	6,400 ISO	vs	3,200 ISO		The TG-620's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better
		Waterproof	Yes	vs	No		Great for vacations and holidays at the beach, or around the pool
		Shoots faster	5 fps	vs	3.4 fps		Around 50% faster continuous shooting
		Slightly longer battery life	220 shots	vs	210 shots		Almost the same

Canon IXUS 230HS vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT2 (Canon better)

Advantages of the Canon IXUS 230 HS
		Higher resolution movies	1080p @ 30fps	vs	720p @ 30fps		Shoots higher resolution Full HD (1080p) video
		Supports 24p	Yes	vs	No		Get that real film feel
		Significantly larger screen	3,0"	vs	2,7"		More than 10% larger screen
		Records high-speed movies	240 fps	vs	None		Capture events too fast for the naked eye and play them back in super-slow motion
		Wider aperture	f/3.0	vs	f/3.3		At its widest zoom, the IXUS 230 HS's lens captures marginally more light (0,3 f-stops)
		Has a CMOS-family sensor	CMOS	vs	CCD		CMOS-family sensors often produce better quality images
		Higher resolution screen	461k dots	vs	230k dots		More than 2x higher resolution screen
		Smaller	96x57x22 mm	vs	99x63x24 mm		Around 20% smaller
		More zoom	8x	vs	4.6x		More than 3x more zoom
		Significantly better macro capability	1 cm	vs	5 cm		Focus on subjects 5x closer to the lens
		Significantly lighter	140 g	vs	188 g		Around 30% lighter
		Better maximum light sensitivity	3,200 ISO	vs	1,600 ISO		The IXUS 230 HS's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better
		Significantly cheaper	1 390 kr	vs	2 790 kr		The best price we've seen is 1 400 kr cheaper (2x less)
		Shoots faster	3.4 fps	vs	1.8 fps		Around 90% faster continuous shooting
		Much faster max shutter speed	1/2000s	vs	1/1300s		Around 40% faster max shutter speed
		Thinner	0,9"	vs	0,9"		Around 10% thinner
		Slightly higher true resolution	9.8 MP	vs	9.8 MP		Almost the same

Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FT2
		Waterproof	Yes	vs	No		Great for vacations and holidays at the beach, or around the pool
		Much longer exposures	60s	vs	15s		4x longer exposures

Canon IXUS 230HS vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ20 (Panasonic better)

Advantages of the Canon IXUS 230 HS
		Supports 24p	Yes	vs	No		Get that real film feel
		Significantly smaller	96x57x22 mm	vs	105x58x33 mm		More than 40% smaller
		Wider aperture	f/3.0	vs	f/3.3		At its widest zoom, the IXUS 230 HS's lens captures marginally more light (0,3 f-stops)
		Much lighter	140 g	vs	219 g		Around 40% lighter
		Much thinner	0,9"	vs	1,3"		More than 30% thinner
		Better macro capability	1 cm	vs	3 cm		Focus on subjects 3x closer to the lens
		Better maximum light sensitivity	3,200 ISO	vs	1,600 ISO		The IXUS 230 HS's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better
		Higher speed movies	240 fps	vs	220 fps		Around 10% higher fps
		Cheaper	1 390 kr	vs	1 889 kr		The best price we've seen is 499 kr cheaper (around 30% less)
		Slightly higher true resolution	9.8 MP	vs	9.8 MP		Almost the same

Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-TZ20
		Has a GPS	Yes	vs	No		Automatically geotags your photos when traveling
		Significantly more zoom	16x	vs	8x		4x more zoom
		Significantly better wide angle	24 mm	vs	28 mm		More than 10% better wide angle
		Has a touch screen	Yes	vs	No		Fewer buttons to worry about and direct interaction with camera menus
		Shoots significantly faster	10 fps	vs	3.4 fps		Around 3x faster continuous shooting
		Less shutter lag	200 ms	vs	360 ms		More than 40% less delay when taking photos
		Much longer exposures	60s	vs	15s		4x longer exposures
		Significantly faster max shutter speed	1/4000s	vs	1/2000s		2x faster max shutter speed

For other camera you can compare by yourself at http://snapsort.com/compare and get the result 

i think it is a good website for us to compare digital camera. base on comparison can make the advantage list for Canon IXUS 230HS :

1. Supports 24p
2. Better macro capability 1 cm
3. Wider aperture f/3.0
4. Records high-speed movies 240 fps

Maybe you can explore for the other advantages. Ok now i give you a sample pic for Canon IXUS 230HS macro capability (i took this pic) :

And this is video sample, i took it in indoor with low light :

In the end i think Canon IXUS 230HS have good enough capability for taking pic and record the full HD video, beside that it is have a good price too. that's why finally i choose this Digital camera.

hope i can give you good information 

see u  in other review =)