Canon bolsters its luxury IXUS range with the launch of the incredible new Canon IXUS 300 HS - a stylish and powerful premium compact digital camera capable of capturing outstanding stills and High Definition (HD) video. Available in blasted steel silver, matt black, glossy white or high gloss red, the new model offers a supercharged combination of speed, usability and creative control - making it perfect for those who wish to make a statement with the technology they own. The Canon IXUS 300 HS is the first model to feature Canon’s new HS System, combining a high-sensitivity 10.0 Megapixel CMOS sensor with fast DIGIC 4 processing for enhanced low light performance and high-speed shooting. 

Features

• High performance IXUS
• 10.0 MP CMOS
• f/2.0, 28mm, 3.8x lens with IS
• HS System with DIGIC 4
• 240 fps movie. 8.4 shots/sec stills (2.5MP)
• 7.5 cm (3.0") PureColor II G LCD
• Smart Auto & Smart FE
• HD movies. HDMI
•  Aperture & shutter control
•  Smart Shutter

High style
The IXUS 300 HS blends superlative imaging with exquisite style. Its angular, sporty design is crafted in high-quality stainless steel, available in matt black and blasted steel silver – for an IXUS that will turn heads wherever it’s used.

High-sensitivity 10.0 MP CMOS sensor
A high-sensitivity, back-illuminated CMOS sensor gives outstanding image quality in a wide variety of lighting conditions. Even images taken at high ISOs feature low noise levels and a wide dynamic range.

Wide and bright lens
A bright f/2.0 lens allows exceptional versatility, capturing low-light images and fast-moving subjects at higher shutter speeds. Its 28mm wide angle coverage lets you put more in the frame, while Canon’s advanced optical IS reduces blur caused by camera shake.

HS System
The new HS System dramatically improves image quality in all situations. A powerful combination of DIGIC 4 processing and high-sensitivity sensor, the HS System allows full-resolution shooting at up to ISO 3200 (10MP) or up to ISO 6400 in Low Light mode (2.5MP).

High-speed or slow-motion
Combined with the CMOS sensor, the HS System enables continuous shooting at up to 3.7 shots/sec at 10MP or 8.4 shots/sec at 2.5MP – ideal for capturing the moment in fast-paced sports subjects. Switch to 240fps Super Slow Motion Movie mode and show events unfolding in breathtaking slow motion.

7.5 cm (3.0") PureColor II G LCD
A 16:9 aspect 7.5 cm (3.0”) PureColor II G LCD is ideal for shooting and playback of HD movies in wide format. A tempered glass layer improves strength and heightens visibility in bright conditions.

Effortless shooting
Smart Auto mode uses Scene Detection Technology to determine the shooting scene from subject brightness, contrast, distance and hue. The camera selects the appropriate scene from a possible 22, and applies optimal settings. Smart Flash Exposure intelligently adjusts flash for best results while Smart Shutter mode lets you trigger the shot by winking, smiling, or after an extra face enters the frame.

High Definition movies
Create stunning HD 720p movies with stereo sound and optical zooming. Then use the integrated HDMI port to connect to a compatible HDTV.

Creative control
Switching to Av or Tv modes allows you to add your personal touch, by adjusting depth of field or freezing motion. Creative modes include Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect and Low Light mode.

Specifications

Sensor	• 1/2.3" type back-illuminated CMOS • 10 million effective pixels
Image sizes	• 3648 x 2736 • 3648 x 2048 • 2816 x 2112 • 2272 x 1704 • 1600 x 1200 • 640 x 480 • 320 x 240
Movie clips	• 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps HD • 640 x 480 @ 30 fps • 320 x 240 @ 30 fps • Super Slow Motion Movie - 320 x 240 @ 240 fps
Maximum clip length	Up to 4GB or 1 hour
File formats	• Still: JPEG (Exif v2.2) • Movie: MOV [H.264 + Linear PCM (stereo) ]
Lens	• 28-105mm (35mm equiv) • f = 4.9 - 18.6 mm • 3.8x optical zoom • F2.0-5.3 • Construction: 7 elements in 6 groups (1 double-sided aspherical UA lens, 1 single-sided aspherical lens)
Image stabilization	Yes (Lens-Shift)
Digital zoom	up to 4x
Focus	• Auto focus :TTL - Face Detection / 9-point AiAF - 1-point AF (fixed to centre)
AF modes	• Single • Continuous • Servo AF/AE
AF lock	Yes (on/off selectable)
AF assist lamp	Yes
Focus distance	Closest focus distance 3 cm
Metering	• Evaluative (linked to Face Detection AF frame) • Center-weighted average • Spot (center)
ISO sensitivity	• Auto • ISO 125 • ISO 200 • ISO 400 • ISO 800 • ISO 1600 • ISO 3200
AE lock	Yes
Exposure compensation	+/- 2EV in 1/3 stop increments
Shutter speed	• Auto (1 - 1/2500 sec) • 15-1/2500 sec
Modes	• Auto • Program AE • Shutter Priority AE • Program
Scene modes	• Portrait • Night Snapshot • Kids & Pets • Indoor • Smart Shutter (Smile, Wink Self-Timer, FaceSelf-Timer) • High-speed Burst (2.5MP) • Low Light (2.5MP) • Color Accent • Color Swap • Fish-eye Effect • Miniature Effect • Beach • Foliage • Snow • Fireworks • Stitch Assist • Movie
White balance	• Auto (including Face Detection WB) • Daylight • Cloudy • Tungsten • Fluorescent • Fluorescent H • Flash • Custom
Self timer	• 2 or 10 sec
Continuous shooting	• Approx. 3.7 shots/sec High-speed Burst (2.5MP • Approx. 8.4 shots/sec Low Light (2.5MP) • LV: Approx. 6.0 shots/sec.[6] (until memory card becomes full)
Image parameters	My Colors (My Colors Off, Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Positive Film, Lighter Skin Tone, Darker Skin Tone, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Vivid Red, Custom Color)
Flash	• Auto, Flash On, Flash Off, Slow Sync, Red-eye reduction • Slow Sync Speed : Fastest speed 1/2000 sec • Face Detection FE compensation • Flash exposure lock
LCD monitor	• 3.0 inch PureColor II G (TFT) • 230,000 pixels • 100% coverage • Adjustable
Connectivity	• USB 2.0 Hi-Speed • HDMI mini connector • AV out (PAL / NTSC switchable)
Print compliance	PictBridge
Storage	SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus
Power	Rechargeable Li-ion Battery NB-6L
Weight (inc. batt)	175 g
Dimensions	100 x 54 x 23 mm