Canon 4438B011

Digital cameras

Canon Digital IXUS 300 HS reviews

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COR Score3.8out of 54 critics
Canon Digital IXUS 300 HS

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Product overview

Canon 4438B011 is listed in the digital cameras category. The recorded specifications include camera type: Compact camera; megapixel: 10 MP; image sensor size: 1/2.3"; maximum video resolution: 1280 x 720 pixels. This entry covers manufacturer code 4438B011. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.

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Expert reviews

Expert Reviews 3.0 / 5

Original rating: 3 / 5

Review covers the Canon IXUS 300 HS camera with a built-in lens. The product-data source links this original review and model identity to code 4438B011. Other models and editions are excluded; the link does not establish the reviewer’s tested colour or separately supplied accessories.

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Checked 25 Sep 2026

Trusted Reviews 4.0 / 5

Original rating: 4 / 5

Review covers the Canon IXUS 300 HS camera with a built-in lens. The product-data source links this original review and model identity to code 4438B011. Other models and editions are excluded; the link does not establish the reviewer’s tested colour or separately supplied accessories.

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Pocket-lint 4.0 / 5

Publisher rating supplied by Icecat: 80%

If "High Speed" is your bag then the IXUS 300 HS may well have something to offer. It provides good picture quality, 720p HD movie capture, looks great and is a breeze to use. However, its asking price is somewhat steep and may oust it from many shoppe...

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Amateur Photographer 4.0 / 5

Publisher rating supplied by Icecat: 80%

This stylish little camera packs a big punch. The dynamic range and low-light performance are excellent thanks to the HS-system CMOS sensor, and the Smart Auto mode is reliable under a variety of settings. With a few fun extras thrown in like fisheye a...

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3 model options — compare versions

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  • White4253B0113.8/5 · 4 critic reviews
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  • Silver4438B0113.8/5 · 4 critic reviews

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Specifications

Manufacturer code: 4438B011. Icecat product 4807295 · Checked 22 Sep 2026. The source lists this code for Great Britain. No specifications are transferred from other editions.

Key specifications

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Canon Digital IXUS 300 HS — key specifications
Camera typeCompact camera
Megapixels (approx.)10 MP
Sensor typeCMOS
Image sensor size1/2.3"
Maximum image resolution3648 x 2736 pixels
Maximum video resolution1280 x 720 pixels
Optical zoom3.8x
Image stabilizerYes
Weight175 g

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Display2 details
Canon Digital IXUS 300 HS — Display
Screen size7.62 cm (3")
Display resolution (numeric)230000 pixels
Processor, memory & storage4 details
Canon Digital IXUS 300 HS — Processor, memory & storage
Motion JPEG frame rate30 fps
Compatible memory cardsmmc, sd, sdhc, sdxc
HistogramYes
Image processorDIGIC 4 iSAPS
Camera, image & video21 details
Canon Digital IXUS 300 HS — Camera, image & video
Digital zoom4x
Focal length range4.9 - 18.6 mm
Lens structure (elements/groups)7/6
Combined zoom15x
FocusTTL
Focus adjustmentAuto
Auto focusing (AF) modesSelective Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus
Closest focusing distance0.03 m
Auto Focus (AF) lockYes
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamYes
ISO sensitivity125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, Auto
Light exposure modesAperture priority AE, Auto, Shutter priority AE
Flash modesAuto, Manual, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Flash exposure lockYes
Video recordingYes
Video formats supportedMOV
White balanceAuto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten
Camera playbackMovie, Single image
Video capabilityYes
Camera shutter speed1 - 1/2500 s
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)28 - 105 mm
Connections & wireless3 details
Canon Digital IXUS 300 HS — Connections & wireless
USB version2.0
InterfaceUSB, A/V out
HDMI ports1
Power & battery3 details
Canon Digital IXUS 300 HS — Power & battery
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery life (CIPA standard)250 shots
Battery typeNB-6L
Controls & features1 detail
Canon Digital IXUS 300 HS — Controls & features
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C
Design & dimensions5 details
Canon Digital IXUS 300 HS — Design & dimensions
Custom colourYes
Product colourSilver
Width100 mm
Depth23.6 mm
Height54.1 mm
Software & compatibility4 details
Canon Digital IXUS 300 HS — Software & compatibility
Supported aspect ratios16:9
Mac compatibilityYes
Bundled softwareZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser PhotoStitch
Compatible operating systemsWin 7/ Vista SP1-2/ XP SP2-3 Mac OS X v10.4 – 10.6
Further product details12 details
Canon Digital IXUS 300 HS — Further product details
Light meteringCentre-weighted, Spot
Flash range (wide)0.3 - 6 m
Flash range (tele)0.5 - 2 m
HD typeHD
Field of view100%
PictBridgeYes
Scene modesBeach, Candlelight, Children, Fireworks, Party (indoor), Portrait
Photo effectsBlack&White, Neutral, Positive film, Sepia, Skin tones, Vivid
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%
Data compressionFine, Norm
Built-in flashYes
Digital SLRNo

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