Canon PowerShot ELPH review

Thin Is In!
World's thinnest digital camera with a 24mm ultra Wide-Angle lens and 5x Optical Zoom and Optical Image Stabilizer.
Don't be fooled by the PowerShot 300 HS digital camera's incredibly smooth and lustrous eye-catching design because once it's in your hands, you'll discover that the slimmest digital camera with a 24mm ultra Wide-Angle lens in the world packs a real big technological punch! Inside this tiny, fit-in-your-pocket camera is a powerful 5x Optical Zoom with a 24mm ultra Wide-Angle lens that provides you with the versatility you need to photograph in an array of situations. So whether you're out partying or just walking around town, you don't need to sacrifice style for power. The PowerShot ELPH 300 HS has got you covered for capturing amazing photos effortlessly.

Experience the Power.
Canon's HS SYSTEM with a 12.1 Megapixel CMOS and DIGIC 4 Image Processor improves shooting in low-light situations without the need for a flash and lowers noise levels at higher ISO settings.

The Canon HS SYSTEM takes the frustration out of low light shooting. The system delivers clear, blur-free shots with all the ambiance intact, and frees you from the sometimes unwanted effects of using the flash. Beautiful low light shots are possible at both low and high ISO speeds, and the dynamic range is expanded to retain maximum detail in highlight and shadow areas.
The system is the result of two technologies brought together in a compact PowerShot. The first is the 12.1 Megapixel CMOS Sensor, which positions the light-receiving surface for optimal light reception. More light means clearer, blur-free images with plenty of detail and nuance, even in dark areas. Working together with the CMOS sensor to deliver the HS SYSTEM is Canon's advanced DIGIC 4 Image Processor, which actively reduces noise and delivers high speed image processing.

Memorable Moments in Spectacular Full HD.
Full 1080p HD Video for exceptional quality with stereo sound, plus a dedicated movie button for easy access. Zoom optically while shooting video and keep footage stabilized with Dynamic IS.

Experiencing the brilliance of Full 1080p HD video in a Canon PowerShot ELPH digital camera has never been easier. With the convenient dedicated movie button, you'll be able to instantly record everyday moments in amazing life-like realism at a push of a button. You can also operate the optical zoom while shooting video so you can get in close–but don't worry about shaky footage because Dynamic IS will help keep your videos steady!

A PowerShot that Keeps Up with the Action.
Get high-speed shooting in a point-and-shoot camera: High-speed Burst Mode captures 8.0fps and Super Slow Motion Movie records video at high speeds to allow slow motion playback.
Sometimes, the action just won't stop for you. The PowerShot ELPH 300 HS digital camera is equipped with High-Speed Burst Mode that can capture 8.0 frames per second, letting you catch the sequence of the action–a feature great for using at sport events!
You can also add a fun slow motion effect to you videos with Super Slow Motion Movie. Super Slow Motion Movie will record your clips at a high speed so that when you watch your videos, they'll play back in slow motion–a feature also useful for analyzing a play-by-play of sports moves!
Advanced Smart AUTO for Stills and Videos that Shine.
Smart AUTO intelligently selects the proper settings for the camera based on 32 predefined shooting situations.
The PowerShot ELPH 300 HS digital camera takes the quality of your still images and videos to a whole new level - automatically. The camera's advanced Smart AUTO system detects a wealth of information about the scene you're shooting, then automatically selects the optimal settings for you. Now with an expanded range of 32 shooting scenarios, the camera handles a wide variety of situations, freeing you up to concentrate on composing your shot and capturing the moment you're looking for. From portraits to landscapes to action scenes, the PowerShot ELPH 300 HS digital camera has you covered whether you're shooting stills or videos.

• Smart AUTO
  The camera automatically selects the best shooting settings for optimal quality based on subjects and environmental factors to provide point-and-shoot simplicity.
• P Program
  Access advanced exposure compensation features while shooting mostly automatically.
• Av Aperture-priority
  You define the aperture to either isolate your subject or have clarity throughout the entire picture, and the camera will choose the corresponding shutter speed.
• Tv Shutter-priority
  You select the shutter speed to stop or blur action, and the camera finds the appropriate aperture. With slow exposure times, Canon's noise reduction system activates to ensure low image noise.
• Movie Digest Mode
  Records a video clip before capturing a still image and then combines one day's worth of clips into a video.
• Portrait
  The camera sets a large aperture, focusing the subject and artistically blurring the background to make your subject pop.
• Kids & Pets
  Reduced focusing time freezes fast-moving subjects, so you won't miss those special shots.
• Smart Shutter
  The camera automatically takes the photo when people smile, wink, or get into frame.
• High-speed Burst
  The camera shoots continuously at a high speed of approx. 8.2fps while you hold down the shutter.
• Best Image Selection
  The camera takes five photos in succession, and then chooses the best one out of the bunch.
• Handheld Night Scene
  Suppresses image blur even without the help of a tripod.
• Low Light
  For high quality image capture in an amazing range of dimly-lit situations.
• Fisheye Effect
  Add a classic photo distortion without a fisheye lens.
• Miniature Effect for Movies & Stills
  Emphasizes perspective for a miniature effect by blurring upper and bottom portions of videos and stills.
• Toy Camera Effect
  Simulates photos taken with "toy" or pinhole cameras, darkening the image at the edges to create a vignette effect.
• Creative Light Effect
  Transform background bright spots to stars, hearts, music motes and more.
• Monochrome
  Choose from three single-tone effects: Black-and-White, Sepia, or Blue.
• Super Vivid
  Super Vivid intensifies existing hues, saturating the scene with bright colors.
• Poster Effect
  Poster Effect combines several similar shades into one color, turning subtle gradations into eye-catching, scene-popping contrasts.
• Color Accent
  Choose to retain a single color in your image while other colors turn monochrome.
• Color Swap
  Select a color and replace it with a color you specify for special effects.
• Beach
  Get clear shots of people at a sunny beach without darkened faces.
• Foliage
  Capture brilliant shots of autumn foliage, greenery and blossoms.
• Snow
  Shoot clear snow scenes without darkened subjects or an unnatural bluish tint.
• Fireworks
  Grab brilliant images of skyrocketing fireworks.
• Stitch Assist
  Build awe-inspiring panoramas by neatly aligning sequential images.

Movie Shoot in Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 30 fps for up to 14 min. 34 sec. or 4GB per clip. Shoot in HD (1280 x 720) at 24 fps for up to 20 min. and 43 sec. or 4GB per clip. Shoot in VGA (640 x 480) at 30 fps for up to 43 min. and 43 sec. or 4GB per clip and QVGA (320 x 240 at 30 fps) for up to 1 hour 58 min. and 19 sec. or 4GB per clip.
Super Slow Motion Movie Record your clips in high speed (approx. 240fps), and then watch your videos in slow motion.
Easily Turn Your Memories into Videos.
Movie Digest Mode records a short video clip right before shooting a still image and then combines one day's worth of clips into one video.
Putting together a video containing highlights from family vacations, important occasions and other special events is now easier than you might imagine. Using the Movie Digest Mode, you can have the camera automatically record a short video clip (up to approximately 4 seconds) every time you shoot a still image. The camera will then combine an entire day's worth of clips into a single video. No editing required Ð Movie Digest Mode does all the work, so you can sit back and enjoy your video!
Add some Fun to Your Photos!
New scene modes, Toy Camera Effect and Monochrome, add an artistic look to your photos.
Add some vintage nostalgia with Toy Camera Effect. Toy Camera Effect recreates this look by darkening the edges to make them appear as if they were photographed through a pinhole lens and adding contrast.



Monochrome lets you sway away from the usual black & white combination. Now you can choose from three single-toned effects: Black & White, Sepia or Blue to really give your photos the effect you're looking for.