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Camera Canon Ixus 105

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The Canon Ixus 105 camera is a compact model that combines performance and ease of use. With a 12.1 megapixel sensor, it guarantees images of exceptional quality, allowing you to capture every detail with precision thanks to its maximum resolution of 4000 x 3000 pixels.

Designed for practicality, the Ixus 105 is equipped with a 4x optical zoom and a 4x digital zoom, offering flexibility to capture distant subjects or wide landscapes. Its built-in image stabilizer ensures sharp photos and videos, even in motion.

For low-light shooting, this camera has an ISO sensitivity of up to 1600, as well as a built-in flash with various lighting modes. With a 2.7-inch LCD screen, viewing images is clear and enjoyable.

In terms of connectivity, the Canon Ixus 105 uses a USB 2.0 port for easy transfer of your photos to a computer. Additionally, it supports SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards, allowing you to expand storage capacity according to your needs.

With its lightweight design of 140 g, it is ideal for photographers on the go. In summary, the Canon Ixus 105 is a compact camera offering excellent image quality and user-friendly operation, perfect for capturing your precious moments.

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Editorial note

The Canon Ixus 105 stands out for its exceptional image quality thanks to its 12.1 MP sensor and a maximum resolution of 4000 x 3000 pixels, allowing for precise capture of every detail. The 4x optical zoom and built-in image stabilizer ensure sharp photos and videos, even in motion, which is ideal for capturing precious moments. Additionally, the various shooting modes make usage intuitive and personalized, and its compact and lightweight design facilitates daily transport. However, there are some drawbacks to consider. The lack of Wi-Fi connectivity limits the instant sharing of photos and videos on social media, which can be a hindrance for users seeking greater connectivity. The maximum video resolution of 640 x 480 pixels may seem insufficient for those looking for higher image quality. Furthermore, the 2.7-inch LCD screen, while functional, may be perceived as too small for an optimal viewing experience. Manual focus can also pose difficulties for those who prefer quick autofocus, especially in dynamic situations. Finally, the internal memory of 0 MB requires the use of external memory cards, leading to additional costs and less convenient storage management. In summary, the Canon Ixus 105 offers a positive user experience, although some limitations may affect its appeal. The image quality and battery performance are strong points, while the compact design and varied features add to its value. However, it is important to assess whether the drawbacks, such as limited connectivity and screen size, align with your needs before making a choice.

Score details

User experience

The user experience is positive thanks to varied shooting modes and a compact design, but the lack of Wi-Fi connectivity limits instant sharing.

Performance

The exceptional image quality with a 12.1 MP sensor and built-in image stabilizer ensures solid performance, although the maximum video resolution is limited to 640 x 480 pixels.

Battery life

The battery offers a capacity of 240 shots, which is suitable for daily use.

Design

The compact and lightweight design (140 g) makes it easy to carry, but the 2.7-inch screen may be considered too small for some users.

Features

Features such as the 4x optical zoom and shooting modes are appreciated, but manual focusing can be difficult for some users.

Value for money

The value for money is reasonable, although the need to use external memory cards may incur additional costs.

Advantages

12.1 MP image quality

4x optical and digital zoom

Built-in image stabilizer

Various shooting modes

Compact and lightweight design

Disadvantages

No Wi-Fi connectivity

Video resolution limited to 640 x 480

LCD screen too small

Difficult manual focus

No internal memory

Technical Specifications Ixus 105

General Information

Image quality

  • Megapixel
    12.1 MP
  • Camera type
    Compact camera
  • Image sensor size
    1/2.3 "
  • Sensor type
    CCD (charge-coupled device)
  • Maximum image resolution
    4000 x 3000 pixels
  • Photo capture resolution
    640 x 480,1600 x 1200,2592 x 1944,3264 x 2448,4000 x 2248,4000 x 3000
  • Image stabilizer
    Yes

Objective system

  • Digital zoom
    4 x
  • Digital zoom
    4 x
  • Focal length
    5 - 20 mm
  • Minimum focal length (35mm equiv)
    28 mm
  • Maximum focal length (35mm equiv)
    112 mm
  • Minimum opening amount
    2.8
  • Maximum number of openings
    5.9
  • Structure of the objective (elements/groups)
    6/5
  • Combined zooms
    16 x

Tuning

  • Tuning
    TTL
  • Tuning
    Auto
  • Auto Focusing (AF) Modes
    Center weighted Auto Focus, Continuous Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus
  • Focusing Area, normal
    0.03 - ∞/0.5 - ∞ m
  • Focusing area in macro (Wide angle)
    0.03 - 0.5 m
  • Minimum focusing distance
    0.03 m
  • Autofocus (AF) assistance beam
    Yes
  • Autofocus (AF) assistance beam
    Yes
  • Normal focus range (wide angle)
    0.03 - ∞ m
  • Normal focus range (tele)
    0.5 - ∞ m
  • Object detection by autofocus (AF)
    Face

Exposure to light

  • ISO Sensitivity
    80
  • Type of exposure
    100
  • Light exposure control
    200
  • Correction of light exposure
    400
  • Light measurement
    800
  • Automatic Exposure Lock (AE)
    1600
  • The ISO sensitivity (min)
    Auto
  • The ISO sensitivity (max)
    Program AE
  • ± 2EV (1/3EV step)
  • Centre-weighted, Spot
  • Yes
  • 80
  • 1600

Shutter

  • Maximum shutter speed of the camera
    1/1500 s
  • Minimum shutter speed of the camera
    15 s
  • Camera shutter speed
    0.9 s

Flash

  • Flash modes
    Car
  • External flash connector
    Flash off
  • Flash range (wide)
    Flash on
  • Flash range (tele)
    Manual
  • External flash connector
    Red-eye reduction
  • Flash sync speed-
    Slow synchronization
  • Yes
  • 0.3 - 4.2 m
  • 0.3 - 2.4 m
  • Yes
  • 1/1500 s

Other features

  • Built-in power button
    Yes
  • Built-in power button
    Yes
  • Power supply type
    AC, Battery, USB
  • Effective sensor resolution
    12100000 pixels
  • Interface
    USB 2.0
  • Compatible operating systems
    Windows 7
  • Digital SLR
    Windows Vista SP1+
  • Built-in power button
    Windows XP SP2+
  • Opening range
    Mac OS X 10.4 - 10.6
  • Camera shutter speed
    No
  • Equivalent focal length in 35 mm
    Yes
  • 2.8 - 5.9
  • 1 - 1/5000 s
  • 28 - 112 mm

Camera

  • White balance
    Auto
  • Shooting modes
    Cloudy
  • Scene modes
    Custom modes
  • Camera playback
    Daylight
  • Automatic delay device
    Fluorescent
  • Reading zoom (max)
    Tungsten
  • Support for the Mac operating system
  • Support for the Mac operating system
    Auto
  • Photographic effects
    Movie
  • 3D Compatibility
    Program
  • Image editing
    Scene
  • Multilingual display on screen
  • Camera file system
    Beach
  • Support for the Mac operating system
    Children
  • Support for the Mac operating system
    Fireworks
  • Image processor
    Night
  • Party (indoor)
  • Portrait
  • Snow
  • Underwater
  • Movie
  • Single image
  • Slide show
  • 2
  • 10 s
  • 10 x
  • Yes
  • Yes
  • Black&White
  • Neutral
  • Sepia
  • Vivid
  • No
  • resize
  • ARA
  • CHI (SIMPL)
  • CHI (TR)
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HUN
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUM
  • RUS
  • SWE
  • THA
  • TUR
  • UKR
  • DPOF 1.1
  • Exif 2.2
  • Yes
  • Yes
  • DIGIC 4

Video

  • Maximum video resolution
    640 x 480 pixels
  • Video resolutions
    320 x 240,640 x 480 pixels
  • Supported video format
    AVI, M-JPEG
  • Motion JPEG frame rate
    30 fps
  • Analog signal format system
    NTSC, PAL
  • Type HD
    Not supported
  • Quick shot resolution
    640x480@30fps
  • Video recording
    Yes

Audio

  • Voice recording
    Yes
  • Voice recording
    Yes
  • Audio system
    Mono

Memory

  • Internal memory
    0 MB
  • Compatible memory cards
    HC MMC+, MMC, MMC+, SD, SDHC, SDXC
  • Memory locations
    1

Screen

  • Screen
    LCD
  • Screen size
    2.7 "
  • Digital display resolution
    230000 pixels
  • Field of vision
    100 %
  • Second LCD screen
    No
  • Second LCD screen
    No

Connectivity

  • USB Version
    2.0
  • PictBridge
    Yes
  • HDMI
    No

Network

  • Wifi
    No

Design

  • Product color
    Green

Weight and dimensions

  • Width
    90.5 mm
  • Depth
    21.2 mm
  • Height
    55.8 mm
  • Weight
    140 g

Battery

  • Battery technology
    Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
  • Battery life (CIPA standard)
    240 clichés
  • Maximum battery life
    7 h
  • Battery type
    NB-6L
  • Number of supported batteries
    1
  • Recharge level indicator
    Yes

Environmental conditions

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

Packaging contents

  • Provided software
    ZoomBrowser EX
  • Cables included
    ImageBrowser
  • Dragonne
    PhotoStitch
  • Dragonne
    AV, USB
  • Dragonne
    Yes
  • Yes
  • Yes

Minimum system requirements

  • Mac Compatibility
    Yes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the weight of the Canon Ixus 105?
The weight of the Canon Ixus 105 is 140 g.
What is the size of the screen on the Canon Ixus 105?
The screen on the Canon Ixus 105 measures 2.7 inches.
What is the height of the Canon Ixus 105?
The height of the Canon Ixus 105 is 55.8 mm.
What is the width of the Canon Ixus 105?
The Canon Ixus 105 has a width of 90.5 mm.
What is the depth of the Canon Ixus 105?
The depth of the Canon Ixus 105 is 21.2 mm.
Is the manual for the Canon Ixus 105 available in French?
Yes, there is a French version of the manual for the Canon Ixus 105.

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Presentation of product Ixus 105 specifications from brand Canon

General Information

The Canon Ixus 105 is a compact camera from the renowned brand Canon, known for its commitment to quality and innovation in the field of photography. This model, designated by the reference Ixus 105 | 4220B023, offers optimal performance, ensuring a pleasant and intuitive user experience.

Image Quality

Equipped with a 12.1 Megapixels sensor, the Canon Ixus 105 delivers images of exceptional quality, capturing every detail with remarkable clarity. Its maximum image resolution of 4000 x 3000 pixels ensures increased precision. Thanks to its 1/2.3 inch CCD sensor, this camera excels in light management, making it possible to capture sharp images even in challenging lighting conditions. Additionally, it features an integrated image stabilizer, providing sharp photos and videos, even in motion.

Lens System

The Canon Ixus 105 is equipped with a 4x optical zoom and a 4x digital zoom, allowing for photographing distant subjects while maintaining high image quality. Its focal length ranges from 5 to 20 mm, with a minimum focal distance of 28 mm for wide-angle shots. The aperture range of f/2.8 to f/5.9 offers flexibility in various lighting conditions.

Focusing

The Canon Ixus 105 offers manual focus, allowing users to precisely control their shots. It also includes several autofocus modes, such as Multi Point Auto Focus and Tracking Auto Focus, optimizing responsiveness and accuracy for satisfactory results in many situations. The focus range extends from 0.03 m to infinity, providing great creative possibilities, especially in close-up photography.

Light Exposure

The ISO sensitivity of the Canon Ixus 105 ranges from 80 to 1600, allowing for image capture to be adapted to lighting conditions. Its automatic exposure mode and exposure compensation of ±2EV ensure well-lit photos, while the center-weighted and spot metering provide precise results by focusing on specific areas of the scene.

Shutter

The maximum shutter speed of the device is 1/1500 second, ideal for photographing fast-moving subjects, while the minimum speed of 15 seconds allows for long exposures, perfect for low-light shots or artistic blur effects.

Flash

The Canon Ixus 105 is equipped with a built-in flash with several modes, such as Auto, Fill-in, and red-eye reduction. Its flash range varies from 0.3 to 4.2 m in wide mode, offering flexibility and adaptability to different shooting conditions.

Other Features

This model supports video recording, allowing for capturing moving moments with a maximum resolution of 640 x 480 pixels. It is powered by a nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) hybrid battery with a lifespan of approximately 240 shots according to CIPA standards. The Canon Ixus 105 uses compatible memory cards such as SD, SDHC, and SDXC, requiring external storage for photos and videos.

Screen

The 2.7 inch LCD screen offers a resolution of 230000 pixels, allowing for clear image viewing. While functional, some users may find this screen a bit small for optimal viewing comfort.

Connectivity

The Canon Ixus 105 is equipped with a USB 2.0 port for quick connection to compatible devices. However, it does not have Wi-Fi connectivity, which limits instant photo sharing on social networks.

Dimensions and Weight

With dimensions of 90.5 x 21.2 x 55.8 mm and a weight of 140 g, the Canon Ixus 105 stands out for its compact design, making it easy to carry and use daily.

Environmental Conditions

The Canon Ixus 105 operates ideally within a temperature range of 0 to 40 °C and is designed to withstand a relative humidity of 10 to 90 %, ensuring reliable operation in various environments.