The Canon IXUS 100 IS has 12 megapixels and a 3x optical zoom lens. Zoom can be increased when shooting at low resolutions. The lens has a focal length equivalent to 33 - 100mm in 35mm format. 4x digital zoom is also available.

• Image Stabilisation
• Self Timer: 2 or 10 seconds, Custom or Face Self-Timer
• Sensor Size: 1/2.3 inches
• Red-Eye Correction: During shooting and playback
• Special resolution for widescreen television playback
• Stitch Assist: For panoramic shots
• Colour Effects: Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Positive Film, Lighter Skin Tone, Darker Skin Tone, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Vivid Red, Custom Color

You have access to AF servo to track moving objects. For close up work the IXUS 100 IS can focus from 3cm away from the subject.

The LCD monitor is 2.5 inches in size. The screen is made up of around 230,000 dots.

The IXUS 100 IS also has an optical viewfinder.

The flash modes are: automatic, on and off. You can also apply slow sync speed and red eye reduction. In addition flash exposure compensation and flash exposure lock are available.

The maximum flash range is 3.5m. This falls to 2m when the zoom lens is fully extended. To increase the range of the flash unit you can buy an external flash - the Canon High Power Flash HF-DC1.

There are a number of preset scene modes. These are: Portrait, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, Sunset, Fireworks, Long Shutter, Beach, Underwater, Aquarium, Foliage, Snow, ISO 3200¹, Digital Macro, Color Accent, Color Swap and Stitch Assist.

You can shoot short, HD quality movies with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels. The top recording speed is 30 frames per second. Sound can be recorded. Optical zoom can be applied before shooting and digital zoom can be applied while shooting is in progress.

Among the more advanced features are:

• ISO Sensitivity: AUTO, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
• Maximum Aperture: f/3.2 - f/5.8 (set automatically)
• Shutter Speeds: 15 to 1/1500 seconds (set automatically)
• White Balance: Auto (including Face Detection WB), Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom
• Exposure Compensation: +/- 2 EV in 1/3 stop increments
• Metering Modes: Evaluative (linked to Face Detection AF frame), Centre-weighted average, Spot (centre)
• Continuous Shooting: Approx. 0.8 shots/sec until card full
• AE/AF Lock

All the necessary cables and software are supplied to attach the Canon IXUS 100 IS to a computer, television set and compatible printer.

Canon has made a waterproof case (WP-DC31) available if you are thinking of using the IXUS 100 IS underwater. The case is waterproof to a depth of 40m.

Description:	12 megapixels and a 3x optical zoom lens
Ease of Use:	8
Features:	8
Colour:	8
Macro:	9
Indoors:	9
Value for Money:	8
Style:	9
Movie Mode:	9
Image Quality:	9
Build Quality:	9
Total:	86
Verdict:	This is a high quality, pocket sized digital camera. It takes very good photos, looks attractive and is well made. You will also find a few extra features including image stabilisation, a viewfinder and High Definition movies.
Review Date:	May 2009
Related Pages:	Canon IXUS 100 IS Specification Canon IXUS 100 IS Sample Images Canon IXUS 100 IS Features
Comparisons:	Canon IXUS 100 IS vs Canon IXUS 110 IS
Comparisons:	Canon IXUS 100 IS vs Sony Cybershot DSC T90

	GBP 159.99
	GBP 167.99
	GBP 179
	GBP 181.2
	GBP 202.1
	GBP 202.17
	GBP 219.68
	GBP 252.63
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Camera	Rating
Panasonic DMC FX60	86
Canon IXUS 120 IS	86
Sony DSC TX1	86
Canon IXUS 110 IS	86
Canon IXUS 100 IS	86
Panasonic DMC FS62	85
Samsung ST550	85
Nikon Coolpix S570	85

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Canon IXUS 100 IS