Canon IXUS 120 IS review

It's pretty, but just how deep does this compact's beauty go?

Our Score 4

Last reviewed: 2009-09-17September 17th 2009

Compact cameras Review

Price at launch	£299.00
Product Type	Compact Camera
Battery Size Supported	Proprietary Battery Size
Maximum Video Resolution	1280 x 720
Effective Camera Resolution	12.1 Megapixel
USB	Yes
Product Family	Digital IXUS
Image Stabilization	Optical
Colour	Black
Optical Zoom	4x
Digital Zoom	4x
Brand Name	Canon
Screen Size	6.9 cm (2.7")
Video Formats	QuickTime MOV
Viewfinder Type	No
Weight (Approximate)	120.0 g
Minimum Focus Distance	30 mm
Maximum Image Resolution	4000 x 3000
Maximum Frame Rate	30 fps
Number of Batteries Supported	1
Battery Built-in	No
Battery Rechargeable	Yes
Battery Included	Yes
Display Screen Type	LCD
HDMI	Yes
Memory Card Supported	MMCplus, HC MMCplus, MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD) Card, Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Card
Height	55.0 mm
Width	89.5 mm
Depth	20.0 mm
Autofocus Points	9
Focal Length	5 mm to 20 mm
Image Formats	JPEG
Flash Modes	Auto Flash, Flash ON, Flash OFF, Red-eye Reduction
Focus Modes	Auto
Manufacturer	Canon, Inc
Product Model	120 IS
Product Name	Digital IXUS 120 IS Compact Camera
Product Line	Digital IXUS
Aspect Ratio	16:9
Manufacturer Part Number	3966B016
Manufacturer Website Address	www.canon.co.uk
Marketing Information	The thinnest wide-angle IXUS ever. The 12.1 MP Digital IXUS 120 IS conceals a 28mm wide-angle lens, a 4x optical zoom with optical IS and a 2.7 inch PureColor LCD II display in a stylish metal body. The Digital IXUS 120 IS's 12.1 Megapixel CCD captures every scene in fine detail.
Battery Life	220 Shot
Package Contents	Digital IXUS 120 IS Compact Camera NB-4L Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Charger
Display Resolution	230000 Pixel
Standard Warranty	1 Year