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Canon Digital IXUS 115 HS reviews
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4.24out of 5
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Manufacturer code4929B016
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About the Canon Digital IXUS 115 HS
Canon 4929B016 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 4929B016. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
For Canon Digital IXUS 115 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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4.00 / 5Original rating: 4 / 5
Review covers the Canon IXUS 115 HS camera with a built-in lens. The product-data source links this original review and model identity to code 4929B016. 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 3 Nov 2026
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5.00 / 5Original rating: 5 / 5
Review covers the Canon IXUS 115 HS camera with a built-in lens. The product-data source links this original review and model identity to code 4929B016. 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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4.00 / 5Original rating: 4 / 5
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Read the full review ↗Checked 2 Nov 2026
TechRadar
4.00 / 5Original rating: 4 / 5
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Read the full review ↗Checked 21 Oct 2026
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4.50 / 5Original rating: 4.5 / 5
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Read the full review ↗Checked 1 Nov 2026
GadgetSpeak
4.20 / 5Publisher rating supplied by Icecat: 84%
If I keep saying it long enough I might believe it, it’s not pink, it’s not pink it’s purple. Here I am looking at one of Canons latest Ixus cameras its purple but I am very pleased to say that is only one of the colours it comes in....
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4.00 / 5Publisher rating supplied by Icecat: 80%
Looking for an uncomplicated snapshot camera that will slide easily into a top pocket to be carried around at all times and whipped out when that random photo opportunity presents itself? Baby brother to the newest (and pricier) IXUS pairing of the 220...
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Reviewed camera model: Canon 115 HS. Its built-in lens is part of the camera; separately bundled accessories are not assessed. Colour may differ.
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Canon Digital IXUS 115 HS specifications
Manufacturer code: 4929B016 · Icecat product 8007528 · Checked 23 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 | 4x |
| Image stabilizer | Yes |
| Weight | 140 g |
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Display3 details
| Display | LCD |
|---|---|
| Screen size | 7.62 cm (3") |
| Display resolution (numeric) | 230000 pixels |
Processor, memory & storage4 details
| Motion JPEG frame rate | 30 fps |
|---|---|
| Compatible memory cards | MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Histogram | Yes |
| Image processor | DIGIC 4 |
Camera, image & video22 details
| Still image resolution(s) | 480 x 480,640 x 360,640 x 424,640 x 480,1200 x 1200,1600 x 1064,1600 x 1200,1920 x 1080,2112 x 2112,2816 x 1584,2816 x 1880,2816 x 2112,2992 x 2992,4000 x 2248,4000 x 2664,4000 x 3000 |
|---|---|
| Digital zoom | 4x |
| Focal length range | 5 - 20 mm |
| Lens structure (elements/groups) | 6/5 |
| Combined zoom | 16x |
| Focus | TTL |
| Focus adjustment | Auto |
| Auto focusing (AF) modes | Continuous Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus |
| Closest focusing distance | 0.03 m |
| Auto Focus (AF) lock | Yes |
| ISO sensitivity | 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, Auto |
| Flash modes | Auto, Flash off, Manual, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization |
| Flash exposure lock | Yes |
| Video recording | Yes |
| Video resolutions | 320 x 240,640 x 480,1280 x 720,1920 x 1080 |
| Video formats supported | H.264, MOV |
| White balance | Auto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten |
| Playback zoom (max) | 2x |
| Video capability | Yes |
| Aperture range (F-F) | 2.8 - 5.9 |
| Camera shutter speed | 15 - 1/1500 s |
| Focal length (35mm film equivalent) | 28 - 112 mm |
Connections & wireless4 details
| USB version | 2.0 |
|---|---|
| USB connector | Mini-USB B |
| Interface | USB |
| HDMI ports | 1 |
Power & battery4 details
| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) |
|---|---|
| Battery life (CIPA standard) | 230 shots |
| Maximum stated battery life | 5 h |
| Battery type | NB-4L |
Controls & features1 detail
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 40 °C |
|---|
Design & dimensions4 details
| Product colour | Silver |
|---|---|
| Width | 93.1 mm |
| Depth | 19.9 mm |
| Height | 55.8 mm |
Software & compatibility4 details
| Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard |
|---|---|
| Mac compatibility | Yes |
| Bundled software | ZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser / PhotoStitch |
| Compatible operating systems | Windows 7/ Vista SP1-2/ XP SP3, Mac OS X v10.5 - 10.6 |
Further product details12 details
| Light metering | Centre-weighted, Spot |
|---|---|
| Flash range (wide) | 0.3 - 4 m |
| Flash range (tele) | 0.5 - 2 m |
| HD type | Full HD |
| Analog signal format system | NTSC, PAL |
| PictBridge | Yes |
| Scene modes | Beach, Children, Fireworks, Self-portrait, Snow, Underwater |
| Photo effects | Black&White, Neutral, Positive film, Sepia, Skin tones, Vivid |
| Languages support | Arabic, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 90% |
| Built-in flash | Yes |
| Digital SLR | No |
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What is the listed megapixel (approx.) for Canon Digital IXUS 115 HS?
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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