Picture quality produced by the IXUS 210 compares well with other digital cameras with similar features.
Other features of note include High Definition movies, 14 megapixels and a 5x wide angle lens. Image stabilisation is also available.
This camera is well worth adding to any shortlist.
Main Features
14 megapixels
5x wide angle optical zoom lens
3.5 inch LCD screen
5cm macro mode
High Definition movies
Image Quality Canon IXUS 210 test shots
Outdoor Scenic Shots in Good Light
The IXUS 210 handles the outdoor scenes better than the majority of smaller compacts. I like the colours and lighting the camera produces. There are a couple of issues that may come into play if you are planning to make extra large prints. There is a hint of purple fringing in places. I can also see a slight haze over some areas. I wonder if this is down to the large number of megapixels Canon has crammed onto the sensor. If you are not planning to blow up your photos for big prints neither of these points are likely to be an issue.
Portraits
All three of my portrait shots work well. The outdoor portrait has a light feel to it. Focusing is sharp and the colours have a natural feel to them.
The point I like about the photo taken with flash is that the amount of light the IXUS 210 emits is more or less sport on. The face is illuminated well and there is very little light bouncing back off the face.
Indoors without flash the camera manages to produces impressive levels of detail.
Macro, Colours and Noise
For a snapshot digital camera the macro shot is of a very high quality. The IXUS 210 handles the lighting well and manages to show plenty of definition in the shot.
In my view one of the strong points of the IXUS 210 the vibrancy of the colours it produces. They add a little extra power to the photos. This is especially noticeable in the second outdoor shot. The colours are well balanced too,
I didn't detect any major noise issues in my shots. I could see noise starting to show around the names of the boats where there was some shade, but elsewhere the IXUS 210 does a fair job of keeping noise to a minimum.
Picture Quality Summary
Overall picture quality is very good for this type of camera. The sharpness of the shots is good, especially when you take into account the wide angle lens the camera has.
Shutter Lag and Recycling Times
To take a single shot took 0.32 seconds. It took 15.26 seconds for five photos. Using flash tends to slow down Canon cameras. A single shot with flash was timed at 1.12 seconds, while five photos took 24.42 seconds.
To turn the camera on and take the first shot took 2.65 seconds.
You can compare this camera to other models by taking a look at the Shutter Lag Comparison Table.
Style
The IXUS 210 follows the classic Canon IXUS design. It has chamfered edges and is rounded at one end. It is small enough to fit into a pocket. Four colours are available. These are gold, silver, black and purple.
Dimensions
99.3 x 55.7 x 22mm
Weight
160g
Batteries
Lithium ion (NB-6L). Canon estimates the battery is capable of around 220 shots in between charges.
Memory Cards
As with other Canon digital cameras no memory card is supplied with the camera. There is no memory built into the IXUS 210 either. The camera is compatible with SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards. Click here to save money on SD cards..
Ease of Use Rating
Very good. I found the IXUS 210 easy to use. The text and icons used in the menu section are a large size. This makes them easy to see and read.
Points I Like
Ease of use - style - touch control
Where it Could Improve
Shutter delay with flash
Alternatives
The Sony Cybershot DSC TX7 is a top of the range pocket camera offering touch control. It has a great range of features, plus a stylish design. Front View
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