The IXUS brand is synonymous with Canon's stylish, high-end cameras, so it's amazing that the 155th model costs less than 100 pounds. But she retained all the usual features of the line - a thin stylish metal case, available in black, pink, blue and silver colors.
Main characteristics
Along with a 20-megapixel sensor, a 10x optical zoom with macro shooting at centimeter focal length and a DIGIC 4+ image processor are also offered. The 2.7-inch screen has a resolution of 230,000 pixels. No Wi-Fi or HDMI output. USB cable not included. Fortunately, the camera is equipped with a Mini-USB connector, a cable for which will not be difficult to find. Although the camera looks like any other model in the lineup, the IXUS 155 certainly has some additional features and new features. Here are some examples. Compared to its predecessor, the IXUS 150, zoom starts at a wider angle. In addition, the image sensor was upgraded - it has 4 megapixels more than before.
The performance of the Canon IXUS 155 is called low by owners' reviews - the delay between shots is 1.7 s and increases to 8.3 s when using the flash. Autofocus is slower than usual: it takes at least half a second to lock the subject. Burst shooting at 0.7 fps. This is only slightly faster than capturing consecutive frames in normal mode.
Ergonomics is another interesting feature of the Canon IXUS 155. User reviews note the special shape of the camera, which allows you to hold it securely, without worrying about a possible camera fall.
Controls
The back of the camera has a fairly typical Canon standard button layout around the navigation bar - they are staggered. The macro keys and exposure compensation, which were previously located on the rear panel of the camera, were replaced by Auto / Live buttons, and their functions were transferred to the function menu. The manufacturer is constantly making changes to increase the usability of the navigation bar, and the same can be expected from the IXUS 155. Perhaps, the function menu is most often called up.
Auto mode provides the user with the option of suppressing the flash and shooting bursts. In Live, you can change the image from dark to light, from neutral to bright and from cool to warm and vice versa. There is also a programming mode with the usual settings for ISO, white balance and exposure compensation options. They can be quickly accessed through the Func Set.
A couple of other buttons are more unusual. Pressing Eco switches the camera to economy mode, in which the screen turns off after 10 seconds to save battery power. Otherwise, the display goes blank after a minute. Although this is a useful feature of the Canon Digital IXUS 155, owner reviews suggest that they are unsure of the need for a separate control for it. Another button, indicated by a question mark, provides various tips and on-screen prompts. Without details, only the basics of working with Canon IXUS 155 Silver controls. User reviews say that the help button should not be placed on the control panel, but included in the menu, since most owners do not use it.
Image quality
In general, the camera Canon IXUS 155 reviews praise. The camera copes well with its duties - the quality of the pictures is high thanks to noise control at ISO 100, which is practically absent at this sensitivity, and dark areas are distinguished by a large number of details with clear sharp edges. Small noise starts to occur when switching to ISO 200 and even more so to ISO 400, but in general, the image can be considered as high-quality. However, this is true if you look at the image at 100% magnification. If it is reduced, then there will not be much difference. Photos taken at maximum and minimum zoom are not qualitatively different - the frames are excellent, regardless of the focal length. In this case, you should not worry about the operation of the lens.
Video recording is possible in 720p resolution, but its quality is inferior to competitors.
Special modes
Night shooting is perhaps the most important aspect that should be considered before purchasing a digital camera. Unlike conventional cameras of other brands, the IXUS 155 is one of the best compact models that allows you to shoot excellent night shots with shutter speeds up to 15 s and flexible ISO settings.
The most popular Canon IXUS 155 feature is user reviews called macro mode. The camera is capable of shooting with a centimeter focal length, that is, the lens can be mounted at a minimum distance from the subject, equal to 1 cm. Owners who have tested this feature confirm that the model copes with it perfectly.
Verdict
Canon IXUS 155 user reviews are recommended for those who want to buy a simple compact camera with high image quality and simple functions that meet their needs. Despite the widespread belief that only SLR cameras can take good pictures, the IXUS 155 is certainly one of those compact cameras that proves its fallacy. In addition, this is a bargain, as 20 megapixels, 10x optical zoom, convenient body design and macro and night modes can be purchased for less than 100 pounds.