Canon Ixus 310HS, Best Touch Screen Camera from Canon

HS system from Canon, which means High Sensitivity, consists of three components, those are CMOS sensor back illuminated, wide aperture lens (f/2.0), and advanced DIGIC porcessor. This system proved reliable in Canon S95, producing extraordinary photographs in low light conditions. Now, the same system is present on Ixus 310HS. All proven components are presented in this camera. In fact, Ixus 310HS has many advantages compared to S95, such as touch screen and Full HD video recording capabilities.

It has just 4.4 x zoom lens, slightly shorter than the Ixus in general. Around the lens there is flash, AF assist lamp, and two stereo mic.
Ixus 310 HS also ewuipped with HDMI port to connect the camera with HD television. And, also available combo port USB / AV Out to connects the camera with computer or non-HD television.

Ixus 310HS is equipped with 4.4 x zoom lens, equivalent to 24-106mm. On the shortest zoom, the view-angle is wide enough for most needs. 4.4 x zoom range is quite good, but this camera can not be fitted with Ixus 5x zoom lens as other Ixus. The Ixus 310HS zom lens is very sharp.

There is 3.2-inch touch screen on this incredible slim camera. All features are accessible via the touch screen. The touch screen on 310HS is a resistive type. Even so, the screen is very responsive, no different with capacitive touch screen.

IXUS 310HS has also ability to record Full HD (1920 × 1080 pixels).

Canon Ixus 310HS Specifications:

• 12.1 megapixel high sensitivity CMOS sensor
• 4.4 x f/2.0-5.8 zoom lens, equivalent to 24-105.6 mm
• Vibration damper on the lens, with dynamic IS for film recording
• 3.2-inch touch screen 461 000 pixel resolution
• Smart AUTO and Manual Exposure modes available
• Video recording Full HD 1920 x 1080 (24 fps) with stereo audio
• The optical zoom can be used when recording video
• HDMI output