Canon Digital IXUS 255 HS

12.1MP, 1/2.3" CMOS, 24 - 240mm, 20x ZoomPlus, f/3.0 – f/6.9, 4000 x 3000 Max, ISO 80 – 6400, 7.62 cm (3 ") LCD (4:3, 461k), Full HD Video, 1 x USB 2.0 Mini-B, 1 x mini HDMI, 1 x A/V Out, WiFi 802.11b/g/n (2.4 GHz)

Manufacturer
Canon
SKU
8204B011
31-01-2013
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.

Storage

Compatible memory cards 
SD, SDHC, SDXC

Video

Maximum video resolution 
1920 x 1080 pixels
Full HD 
Y
Video formats supported 
MOV
Video resolutions 
320 x 240, 640 x 480, 1280 x 720, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Analog signal format system 
NTSC, PAL

Technical details

Colour of product 
Pink
Weight 
125g
Self-timer 
2, 10s
Camera playback
Movie
Multi burst mode 
Y
Built-in flash 
Y
AC adapter included
Y

Networking

Wi-Fi 
Y

Ports & interfaces

PictBridge 
Y
USB connector type 
Mini-USB B

Power

Battery technology 
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery type 
NB-4L

Display

Display 
LCD
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")

Audio

Built-in microphone 
Y

Lens system

Optical zoom 
10x
Digital zoom 
4x
Lens structure (elements/groups) 
9/7
Focal length range (f-f) 
4.3 - 43 mm
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv) 
2.4 cm
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv) 
24 cm
Minimum aperture number 
3
Maximum aperture number 
6.9
Combined zoom
40x
Number of aspheric elements
1

Camera

Camera type 
Compact camera
White balance 
Auto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Tungsten
Scene modes 
Fireworks, Night, Portrait, Snow
Shooting modes
Auto
Photo effects 
Vivid
Playback zoom (max)
10x
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
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
Camera file system
DPOF 1.1, Exif 2.3
Direct printing 
Y
Histogram
Y
Orientation sensor 
Y
Built-in processor
DIGIC 5

Focusing

Auto focusing (AF) modes 
Centre weighted Auto Focus, Servo Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus
Focus
TTL
Closest focusing distance
0.01m
Auto Focus (AF) assist beam
Y
Auto Focus (AF) lock
Y
Auto Focus (AF) points
10
Macro focusing range (wide)
0.01 - 0.5m
Normal focusing range
0.1 - ∞

Light exposure

ISO sensitivity 
80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, Auto
Light exposure correction
± 2EV (1/3EV step)
Light metering 
Centre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot
Auto Exposure (AE) lock
Y
ISO sensitivity (max)
6400
ISO sensitivity (min)
80

Flash

Flash modes 
Auto, Flash off, Flash on, Manual, Slow synchronization
Flash exposure compensation
Y
Flash exposure lock
Y
Flash range (tele)
1 - 2m
Flash range (wide)
0.5 – 4.0m
Flash sync-speed
0.0005s

Shutter

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

Operational conditions

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

Battery

Power source type 
Battery
Battery life (CIPA standard)
220 shots

Packaging content

Battery charger included
Y
Bundled software 
ImageBrowser EX, Camera Window PhotoStitch
Batteries included
Y

Picture quality

Megapixel 
12.1 MP
Sensor type 
CMOS
Image sensor size
25.4/58.4 mm (1/2.3")
Maximum image resolution 
4000 x 3000 pixels
Image stabilizer 
Y
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
Image formats supported 
JPG
Supported aspect ratios 
3:2, 4:3, 16:9
Image stabilizer location
Lens

Weight & dimensions

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

Other features

USB 2.0 ports quantity 
1
HDMI ports quantity 
1