Canon IXUS 255 HS

1/2.3 CMOS, 12.1 MP, DIGIC 5 + iSAPS, 4.3 – 43.0 mm, 10x Optical zoom, f/3.0 – f/6.9, 9/7, TTL, 7.62 cm (3 ") (7.5 cm) LCD TFT, GPS, USB Mini-B, HDMI Mini, A/V, Wi-Fi

Manufacturer
Canon
SKU
8204B007
22-12-2014
Chic, connected and impressive 10x IXUS
Focus on style and performance with the IXUS 255 HS. Get closer or fit everyone in with an ultra-wide 10x optical zoom and use Wi-Fi to share instantly online. HS System ensures exceptional results.

- 10x zoom, 24mm ultra-wide lens; 20x ZoomPlus
- HS System: 12.1 MP CMOS, DIGIC 5
- Intelligent IS
- Wi-Fi for easy sharing; GPS via Mobile
- 7.5 cm (3.0") PureColor II G LCD
- Smart Auto (58 scenes). Hybrid Auto
- Full HD movies
- Face ID
- High-speed shooting
- Creative modes

Video

Full HD 
Y
Maximum video resolution 
1920 x 1080 pixels
Video formats supported 
MOV
Resolution at capture speed
1280×720@30fps, 1920x1080@24fps, 640x480@120fps, 640x480@30fps

Technical details

Colour of product 
Pink
ISO sensitivity 
80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, Auto
Wi-Fi standards 
802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n
Focal length range (f-f) 
4.3 - 43 mm
Analog signal format system 
NTSC, PAL
Auto Exposure (AE) lock
Y
Auto Focus (AF) assist beam
Y
Auto Focus (AF) points
10
Auto focusing (AF) modes 
Centre weighted Auto Focus, Servo Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus
Bundled software 
ImageBrowser EX, Camera Window PhotoStitch
Camera file system
DPOF 1.1, Exif 2.3
Compatible memory cards 
SD, SDHC, SDXC
Display 
LCD
Flash exposure compensation
Y
Flash exposure lock
Y
Flash modes 
Auto, Flash off, Flash on, Manual, Slow synchronization
Focus
TTL
Histogram
Y
Light exposure correction
± 2EV (1/3EV step)
Light metering 
Centre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot
Megapixel 
12.1 MP
Optical zoom 
10x
PictBridge 
Y
Scene modes 
Fireworks, Night, Portrait, Snow
Self-timer 
2, 10s
Sensor type 
CMOS
USB connector type 
Mini-USB B
White balance 
Auto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Tungsten

Networking

Wi-Fi 
Y

Ports & interfaces

HDMI 
Y
HDMI connector type
Mini
Built-in microphone 
Y
USB version 
2.0

Power

Power source type 
Battery
Battery type 
NB-4L
Number of batteries supported 
1

Display

Display resolution (numeric) 
461000 pixels
Field of view
100%
Second display 
N
Vari-angle LCD display
N
Touch screen 
N

Technical details

Display diagonal 
7.62 cm (3")

Lens system

Lens structure (elements/groups) 
9/7
Combined zoom
40x
Closest focusing distance
0.01m
Digital zoom 
4x
Image stabilizer 
Y
Maximum aperture number 
6.9
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv) 
24 cm
Minimum aperture number 
3
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv) 
2.4 cm
Number of aspheric elements
1

Camera

Camera type 
Compact camera
Photo effects 
Vivid
Multi burst mode 
Y
Playback zoom (max)
10x
Direct printing 
Y
Orientation sensor 
Y
Built-in processor
DIGIC 5 + iSAPS

Focusing

Auto Focus (AF) lock
Y
Macro focusing range (wide)
0.01 - 0.5m

Light exposure

ISO sensitivity (max)
6400
ISO sensitivity (min)
80

Flash

Built-in flash 
Y
Flash range (tele)
1 - 2m
Flash range (wide)
0.5 - 4m

Shutter

Fastest camera shutter speed 
1/2000s
Slowest camera shutter speed 
15s

System requirements

Windows operating systems supported 
Y
Mac operating systems supported 
Y

Operational conditions

Operating temperature (T-T) 
0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
10 - 90%

Battery

Battery life (CIPA standard)
220 shots

Packaging content

Battery technology 
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Batteries included
Y

Picture quality

Image sensor size
25.4/58.4 mm (1/2.3")
Maximum image resolution 
4000 x 3000 pixels
Image formats supported 
JPG
Still image resolution(s) 
1200 x 1200, 1600 x 1064, 1600 x 1200, 1920 x 1080, 2112 x 2112, 2816 x 1584, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 2112, 2992 x 2992, 4000 x 2248, 4000 x 2664, 4000 x 3000
Supported aspect ratios 
3:2, 4:3, 16:10
Image stabilizer location
Lens

Weight & dimensions

Weight (including battery)
144g
Width 
9.72 cm
Depth 
2.25 cm
Height 
5.64 cm