- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How it compares
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Canon IXUS 220 HS
- 12 MP
- 5x f/2.7
- 1/2.5" CMOS
- 2.7" LCD
Released February, 2011
Rated 80% by by Photography Blog (Apr, 2011)Tabbing down the options here we find Movie Digest mode, dedicated portrait and kids and pets scene options, smile shutter, high speed burst shooting, best image selection (the camera choosing the best representation of a given scene from a sequence of shots), handheld night scene, Low Light (three megapixel resolution), plus fisheye, miniature effect, toy camera, monochrome, super vivid and poster effect.
Conclusion Check out the Canon IXUS 220 HS
First reviewed December, 2011
Features Key features of the Canon IXUS 220 HS
12 MP
1/2.5"
Rated 80% by by TrustedReviews (May, 2011)In many ways the new Canon IXUS 220 HS is about as close to the definition of a standard point-and-shoot camera as you can get, but with high-end build quality and a thickness of a mere 19.3mm it still stands out from the crowd.
megapixels
| 0 MP | 18 MP    | 20 MP |
IXUS 220 HS by TrustedReviews (May, 2011)Like the IXUS 310 HS model we reviewed recently, this IXUS boasts a resolution of a modest 12.1 megapixels from a 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor.
IXUS 220 HS by Photography Blog (Apr, 2011)All of the sample images in this Review were taken using the 10 megapixel Fine JPEG setting, which gives an average image size of around 2.5Mb.
sensor size
IXUS 220 HS by TrustedReviews (May, 2011)White balance and ISO speeds can also be adjusted, with options ranging from ISO100 up to the maximum ISO3200 setting.
IXUS 220 HS by TrustedReviews (May, 2011)The IXUS 220 HS ISO range is relatively modest and straightforward, starting out at ISO100 and working its way up to ISO3200, though Canon does throw in an additional Low Light shooting mode for fully auto snapping, the caveat being that resolution falls then falls to three megapixels.
wide angle lens
IXUS 220 HS by TrustedReviews (May, 2011)No we haven't deployed the fish eye digital effect here; the illusion is merely due to the subject's proximity to the lens at the 220 HS' maximum 24mm equivalent wide angle setting.
IXUS 220 HS by TrustedReviews (May, 2011)Sure, like any compact camera it has its issues with pixel fringing and loss of sharpness towards the corners of the frame heightened by that wider than average 24mm equivalent wide angle setting.
aperture size
IXUS 220 HS by Photography Blog (Apr, 2011)Here the top setting of ISO3200 when combined with an f/2.7 maximum aperture is actually usable; a setting at which the performance of most point and shoot cameras is degraded significantly to resemble something closer to a watercolor than a photograph.
IXUS 220 HS by TrustedReviews (May, 2011)Lovely natural colours from the Canon in this extreme close up shot; those who do purely want to point and shoot and get decent results without spending a lot up from could do far worse than consider the Canon IXUS 220 HS.
zoom range
| 0x | 10x  | 10x |
IXUS 220 HS by TrustedReviews (May, 2011)Manual control is welcomed, but this remains a camera for those who want to point and shoot and achieve respectable results with the minimum of fuss.
IXUS 220 HS by Photography Blog (Apr, 2011)The top of the camera also appears fairly simple at first glance, the largest control being the shutter release button, here surrounded by a regulation-issue lever for operating the zoom for added convenience.
body size
92 x 56 x 20 mm
96 x 60 x 29 mm
99 x 60 x 28 mm
IXUS 220 HS by TrustedReviews (May, 2011)The IXUS 220 HS's stainless steel body lends the camera a sturdy yet lightweight feel, but there's no hand grip here.
IXUS 220 HS by TrustedReviews (May, 2011)The Canon IXUS 220 HS continues Canon's run of sleek, attractive pocket models and at under £200 it's not going to break the bank.
Performance Real world tests of Canon IXUS 220 HS
shutter lag
IXUS 220 HS by Photography Blog (Apr, 2011)The Canon IXUS 220 HS's maximum shutter speed is 15 seconds in the Long Shutter mode, which is good news if you're seriously interested in night photography.
IXUS 220 HS by Photography Blog (Apr, 2011)This means that if you're replaying a shot when a fresh photo opportunity presents itself, a mere half press of the shutter release button will throw the user back into capture mode.
max continuous shooting
IXUS 220 HS by TrustedReviews (May, 2011)The rest of the shooting modes are hidden within this same toolbar, including Movie Digest mode, dedicated portrait and "kids and pets" scene options, smile shutter, high speed burst shooting, best image selection (the camera choosing the best representation of a given scene from a sequence of shots), handheld night scene, Low Light (three megapixel resolution), plus fisheye, miniature effect, toy camera, monochrome, super vivid and poster effect.
IXUS 220 HS by TrustedReviews (May, 2011)As in the new 310 HS model, there's an esoteric Movie Digest mode on the camera too, which records a short video burst at the point a still image is taken and then automatically stitches these clips together to form a little movie to tell the backstory of your day.
Our analysis How does it stack up against its top 10 competitors
pros
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HD video -
f/2.7 -
For that film look -
Create slow motion video -
20 mm -
141 g -
92 x 56 x 20 mm
cons
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5x -
230 k dots -
2.7" -
10.15 fps -
Feb, 2011 -
12 MP -
No automatic 3D -
Less capability to adjust white balance and exposure -
No automatic stitching -
No automatic HDR
Reviews Word on the street
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Lens
Canon IXUS 220 HS | Rated 80% by by Photography Blog (Apr, 2011)The Canon IXUS 220 HS offers a Macro setting that allows you to focus on a subject that is 3cms away from the camera when the lens is set to wide-angle.
Canon IXUS 220 HS | Rated 80% by by Photography Blog (Apr, 2011)OK, so it doesn't offer GPS, 3D shooting mode, moisture resistance or a broad focal range, but, being pocket friendly, low cost and competent anyway, could the Canon IXUS 220 HS possibly be your next travel accessory?
Canon IXUS 220 HS | Rated 80% by by TrustedReviews (May, 2011)We're not seeing obvious barrel distortion at this range, but corner detail is again softening.
Video
Canon IXUS 220 HS | Rated 80% by by Photography Blog (Apr, 2011)Canon also throws in what it's terming a Movie Digest feature.
Canon IXUS 220 HS | Rated 80% by by Photography Blog (Apr, 2011)With this option selected the camera records a short video burst at the point a still photo is taken.
Canon IXUS 220 HS | Rated 80% by by Photography Blog (Apr, 2011)Stitched together these short clips form a little standalone 'movie' that, can, says Canon, tell the story of your day.
Sensor
Canon IXUS 220 HS | Rated 80% by by Photography Blog (Apr, 2011)That's not the case here and even the three megapixel Low Light mode delivered a pleasingly sharp result when faced with our regular doll test subjects.
Canon IXUS 220 HS | Rated 80% by by TrustedReviews (May, 2011)Its low-light shooting credentials are suggested by the 'HS' suffix, standing for 'high sensitivity', delivered here by a back-lit sensor and Digic 4 image processor.
Canon IXUS 220 HS | Rated 80% by by TrustedReviews (May, 2011)If you'd rather stick at full 12 megapixel resolution then speed drops to 3.4 fps.
Image quality
Canon IXUS 220 HS | Rated 80% by by TrustedReviews (May, 2011)We were very pleased with the image quality of the IXUS 220 HS.
Canon IXUS 220 HS | Rated 80% by by Photography Blog (Apr, 2011)Just 19.3mm in depth and fashioned from stainless steel to its rival's 18.4mm, like the Nikon the point-and-shoot IXUS 220 HS is being sold in a range of vivid body colours, suggesting all ages and both sexes are being targeted: we had the eye catching scarlet option in for review.
Canon IXUS 220 HS | Rated 80% by by Photography Blog (Apr, 2011)This is a class of camera that functions at its best with plenty of natural light available, so sunnier climes will render the best-looking photographs.
Screen
Canon IXUS 220 HS | Rated 80% by by TrustedReviews (May, 2011)The camera obviously functions at its best in good daylight conditions, so is an ideal sea and sun holiday companion in that respect.
Canon IXUS 220 HS | Rated 80% by by TrustedReviews (May, 2011)Our favourite was the miniature effect, which apes the result from a specialist tilt and shift lens, narrowing the portion of the image in-focus to give the illusion that you're looking at a photograph of a model rather than an actual building, car or landscape.
Canon IXUS 220 HS | Rated 80% by by Photography Blog (Apr, 2011)In the first folder we have the usual options, including the ability to turn the digital zoom on/off, as well as Canon's i-Contrast mode, blink detection, the ability to call up on-screen grid lines and swap the image stabilization mode between continuous, shoot only (comes into effect when the shutter release button is pressed).
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | Canon Powershot S100 Largest sensor Powershot S100 vs IXUS 220 HS |
 | 2 | Canon IXUS 230 HS Best macro lens 230 HS vs 220 HS |
 | 3 | Canon PowerShot IXUS 125 HS 3-way tie: OK lens PowerShot IXUS 125 HS vs IXUS 220 HS |
 | 5 | Nikon Coolpix S6300 Much faster benchmarked shot to shot times Nikon Coolpix S6300 vs Canon IXUS 220 HS |
 | 7 | Nikon Coolpix L26 5-way tie: Largest screen Nikon Coolpix L26 vs Canon IXUS 220 HS |
 | 8 | Sony Cybershot WX7 Highest resolution screen Sony Cybershot WX7 vs Canon IXUS 220 HS |
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