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Canon Digital IXUS 230 HS reviews
4.64out of 5
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Manufacturer code5693B009
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About the Canon Digital IXUS 230 HS
Canon 5693B009 is listed in the digital cameras category. The recorded specifications include camera type: Compact camera; megapixel: 12.1 MP; image sensor size: 1/2.3"; maximum video resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels. This entry covers manufacturer code 5693B009. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
For Canon Digital IXUS 230 HS, the recorded details include camera type: Compact camera; megapixel (approx.): 12.1 MP; sensor type: CMOS. Use these facts to narrow a shortlist, then compare the reviewers’ findings on the features that matter for your use.
- Camera type
- Compact camera
- Megapixels (approx.)
- 12.1 MP
- Sensor type
- CMOS
- Image sensor size
- 1/2.3"
- Maximum image resolution
- 4000 x 3000 pixels
- Maximum video resolution
- 1920 x 1080 pixels
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5.00 / 5Original rating: 5 / 5
Review covers the Canon IXUS 230 HS camera with a built-in lens. The product-data source links this original review and model identity to code 5693B009. Other models and editions are excluded; the link does not establish the reviewer’s tested colour or separately supplied accessories.
Read the full review ↗Checked 25 Sep 2026
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5.00 / 5Original rating: 5 / 5
Review covers the Canon IXUS 230 HS camera with a built-in lens. The product-data source links this original review and model identity to code 5693B009. Other models and editions are excluded; the link does not establish the reviewer’s tested colour or separately supplied accessories.
Read the full review ↗Checked 25 Sep 2026
Photography Blog
4.50 / 5Original rating: 4.5 / 5
Review covers Canon IXUS 230 HS. The verified product-data labels bind this public model name to code 5693B009, and the original publisher article independently supplies the editorial score. This is not proof that the supplier supplied this review URL, or that the reviewer tested this colour or included accessories.
Read the full review ↗Checked 30 Sep 2026
GadgetSpeak
4.20 / 5Publisher rating supplied by Icecat: 84%
The Canon Ixus 230HS is another offering in possibly the best range of small pocket cameras around. This is the latest Ixus offering, Canon do another ‘smaller’ unit the PowerShot apart from their many offerings in the DSLR market place....
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Read the full review ↗Excerpt and rating supplied through Icecat · Checked 25 Sep 2026
Tech Advisor
4.50 / 5Publisher rating supplied by Icecat: 90%
A good looking and svelte camera at a more than reasonable price, the Canon Ixus 230 HS is a top performer. Once you see it, you'll want it. ...
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Read the full review ↗Excerpt and rating supplied through Icecat · Checked 25 Sep 2026
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Canon Digital IXUS 230 HS specifications
Manufacturer code: 5693B009 · Icecat product 10726276 · Checked 22 Sep 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
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| Camera type | Compact camera |
|---|---|
| Megapixels (approx.) | 12.1 MP |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| Image sensor size | 1/2.3" |
| Maximum image resolution | 4000 x 3000 pixels |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Optical zoom | 8x |
| Image stabilizer | Yes |
| Weight | 140 g |
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Audio & listening1 detail
| Built-in microphone | Yes |
|---|
Display5 details
| Display | LCD |
|---|---|
| Touchscreen | No |
| Screen size | 7.62 cm (3") |
| Display resolution (numeric) | 461000 pixels |
| Vari-angle LCD display | No |
Processor, memory & storage3 details
| Motion JPEG frame rate | 24 fps |
|---|---|
| Compatible memory cards | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Image processor | DIGIC 4 |
Camera, image & video21 details
| Still image resolution(s) | 480 x 480,640 x 424,1200 x 1200,1600 x 1064,1600 x 1200,1920 x 1080,2816 x 1584,2816 x 2112,2992 x 2992,4000 x 2248,4000 x 2664,4000 x 3000 |
|---|---|
| Digital zoom | 4x |
| Focal length range | 5 - 40 mm |
| Lens structure (elements/groups) | 8/7 |
| Focus | TTL |
| Auto focusing (AF) modes | Continuous Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus |
| Closest focusing distance | 0.01 m |
| Auto Focus (AF) lock | Yes |
| Auto Focus (AF) assist beam | Yes |
| ISO sensitivity | 100, 200, 400, 3200, Auto |
| Light exposure correction | ± 2EV (1/3EV step) |
| Camera shutter type | Electronic |
| Flash modes | Auto, Flash off, Manual, Slow synchronization |
| Video recording | Yes |
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480,1280 x 720,1920 x 1080 |
| Video formats supported | MOV |
| White balance | Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Manual, Tungsten |
| Video capability | Yes |
| Aperture range (F-F) | 3 - 5.9 |
| Camera shutter speed | 1 - 1/2000 s |
| Focal length (35mm film equivalent) | 28 - 224 mm |
Connections & wireless2 details
| USB version | 2.0 |
|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 1 |
Power & battery3 details
| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) |
|---|---|
| Battery life (CIPA standard) | 210 shots |
| Battery type | NB-4L |
Controls & features1 detail
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 40 °C |
|---|
Design & dimensions4 details
| Product colour | Black |
|---|---|
| Width | 95.8 mm |
| Depth | 22.1 mm |
| Height | 56.8 mm |
Software & compatibility3 details
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Ultimate x64, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64 |
|---|---|
| Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion |
| Bundled software | ZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser |
Further product details12 details
| Face tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| Flash range (wide) | 0.50 - 4 m |
| Flash range (tele) | 0.50 - 2 m |
| HD type | Full HD |
| Field of view | 100% |
| PictBridge | Yes |
| Scene modes | Beach, Fireworks, Portrait, Snow |
| Shooting modes | Auto, Scene |
| Photo effects | Black&White, Sepia, Vivid |
| Self-timer delay | 2,10 s |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 90% |
| Built-in flash | Yes |
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The source specification records megapixel (approx.) as 12.1 MP. This is a specification, not an independent performance measurement. Check the exact model and the original critic reviews for real-world results.
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