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.
Type | 1/2.3 type back-illuminated CMOS |
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Effective Pixels | Approx. 12.1M |
Colour Filter Type | Primary Colour |
Type | DIGIC 5 with iSAPS technology |
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Focal Length | 4.3 – 43.0 mm (35 mm equivalent: 24 – 240 mm) |
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Zoom | Optical 10x ZoomPlus 20x Digital Approx. 4x. (with Digital Tele-Converter Approx. 1.5x or 2.0x and Safety Zoom¹). Combined Approx. 40x¹ |
Maximum f/number | f/3.0 – f/6.9 |
Construction | 9 elements in 7 groups (1 double-sided aspherical lens) |
Image Stabilisation | Yes (lens shift-type), Approx. 2-stop¹. Intelligent IS |
Type | TTL |
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AF System/ Points | AiAF (Face Detection / 9-point), 1-point AF (fixed to centre) |
AF Modes | Single, Continuous (Auto mode only), Servo AF/AE¹, Tracking AF¹ |
AF Point Selection | Size (Normal, Small) |
AF Lock | On/Off Selectable |
AF Assist Beam | Yes |
Closest Focusing Distance | 1 cm (W) from front of lens in macro |
Metering modes | Evaluative (linked to Face Detection AF frame), Centre-weighted average, Spot (centre) |
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AE Lock | On/Off Selectable |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 2 EV in 1/3 stop increments. Enhanced i-Contrast for automatic dynamic range correction |
ISO sensitivity* | AUTO, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 |
Speed | 1 – 1/2000 sec. (factory default) 15 – 1/2000 sec. (total range – varies by shooting mode) |
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Type | TTL |
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Settings | Auto (including Face Detection WB), Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom. Multi-area WB correction available in Smart Auto. |
Monitor | 7.5 cm (3.0”) PureColor II G LCD (TFT), Approx. 461,000 dots |
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Coverage | Approx. 100% |
Brightness | Adjustable to one of five levels. Quick-bright LCD |
Modes | Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro |
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Slow Sync Speed | Yes. Fastest speed 1/2000 sec. |
Red-Eye Reduction | Yes |
Flash Exposure Compensation | Face Detection FE, Smart Flash Exposure |
Flash Exposure Lock | Yes |
Built-in Flash Range | 50 cm – 4.0 m (W) / 1.0 m – 2.0 m (T) |
External Flash | Canon High Power Flash HF-DC2 |
Modes | Smart Auto (58 scenes detected), Hybrid Auto, P, Portrait, Smooth Skin, Smart Shutter (Smile, Wink Self-Timer, FaceSelf-Timer), High-speed Burst (3.0MP), Handheld Night Scene, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Soft Focus, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Color Accent, Color Swap, Snow, Fireworks, Long Shutter, Stitch Assist |
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Modes in Movie | Smart Auto (21 scenes detected), P, Portrait, Miniature Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Color Accent, Color Swap, Snow, Fireworks, Super Slow Motion Movie |
Drive modes | Single, Continuous, Self-Timer |
Continuous Shooting | Approx. 2.4 shots/sec. High-speed Burst (3.0MP): Approx. 6.2 shots/sec. (until memory card becomes full) ¹² |
Image Size | 4:3 - (L) 4000 x 3000, (M1) 2816 x 2112, (M2) 1600 x 1200, (S) 640 x 480 16:9 - (L) 4000 x 2248, (M1) 2816 x 1584, (M2) 1920 x 1080, (S) 640 x 360 3:2 - (L) 4000 x 2664, (M1) 2816 x 1880, (M2) 1600 x 1064, (S) 640 x 424 1:1 - (L) 2992 x 2992, (M1) 2112 x 2112, (M2) 1200 x 1200, (S) 480 x 480 Resize in playback (M2, S) |
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Compression | Superfine, Fine |
Movies | (Full HD) 1920 x 1080, 24 fps, (HD) 1280 x 720, 30 fps, (L) 640 x 480, 30 fps Super Slow Motion Movie (L) 640 x 480, 120fps, (M) 320 x 240, 240fps Miniature Effect (HD, L) 6fps, 3fps, 1.5 fps |
Movie Length | (Full HD & HD) Up to 4 GB or 10 min. 00 sec.¹ (L) Up to 4 GB or 1 hour² (Super Slow Motion Movie) 30 sec. |
Still Image Type | JPEG compression, (Exif 2.3 [Exif Print] compliant) / Design rule for Camera File system, Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 compliant |
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Movies | MOV [H.264 + Linear PCM (stereo)] |
Canon Printers | Canon SELPHY Compact Photo Printers and Canon Inkjet Printers supporting PictBridge (ID Photo Print, Fixed Size Print and Movie Print supported on SELPHY CP & ES printers only) |
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PictBridge | Yes (via USB or Wireless LAN) |
GPS | GPS via mobile (linked to compatible smartphone)¹ |
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Red-Eye Correction | Yes, during shooting and playback |
Intelligent Orientation Sensor | Yes |
Histogram | Yes |
Playback zoom | Approx. 2x – 10x |
Self Timer | Approx. 2 or 10 sec., Custom |
Menu Languages | English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Chinese (traditional), Japanese, Russian, Portuguese, Korean, Greek, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Thai, Arabic, Ukrainian, Romanian, Farsi, Malaysian, Hindi, Indonesian, Vietnamese |
Computer | Hi-Speed USB (MTP, PTP) dedicated connector (Mini-B compatible) |
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Other | HDMI Mini Connector (HDMI-CEC compatible), A/V output (PAL/NTSC) |
Computer/Other | Wi-Fi (IEEE802.11b/g/n), (2.4 GHz only)¹ |
Type | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
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PC & Macintosh | Windows 8 / 7 SP1 / Vista SP2 / XP SP3 Mac OS X v10.6 – 10.8 For Wi-Fi connection to a PC: Windows 8 / 7 SP1 Mac OS X v10.6.8 / v10.7 / v10.8.2 or later |
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Browsing & Printing | ImageBrowser EX |
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Other | Camera Window PhotoStitch |
Batteries | Rechargeable Li-ion Battery NB-4L (battery and charger supplied) |
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Battery life | Approx.220 shots¹ Eco Mode: Approx. 300 shots¹ Approx. 240 min. playback |
A/C Power Supply | Optional, AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC60 |
Cases / Straps | Soft Case DCC-1350 |
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Flash | Canon High Power Flash HF-DC2 |
Power Supply & Battery Chargers | AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC60 |
Other | Canon HDMI Cable HTC-100 |
Operating Environment | 0 – 40 °C, 10 – 90% humidity |
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Dimensions (WxHxD) | 97.2 x 56.4 x 22.5 mm |
Weight | Approx. 144 g (including battery/batteries and memory card) |
Zoom | ¹ Depending on the image size selected. |
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Image Stabilisation | ¹ Values at maximum optical focal length. Cameras whose focal length exceeds 350 mm (35mm equivalent) are measured at 350 mm. |
AF Modes | ¹ Some settings limit availability. |
Continuous Shooting | ¹ Under conditions where the flash does not fire. ² Depending on memory card speed / capacity / compression setting. |
Movie Length | ¹ The following Speed Class memory cards are required for maximum record time: (HD) 1280 x 720 Speed Class 4 or above. (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 Speed Class 6 or above. (iFrame) 1280 x 720 Speed Class 6 or above. ² Depending on memory card speed / capacity / compression setting. |
GPS | ¹ GPS use may be restricted in certain countries or regions. Use of GPS should comply with the laws and regulations of the country and area in which it is being operated including any restriction on the use of electronics. |
Computer/Other | ¹ Wi-Fi use may be restricted in certain countries or regions. Wi-Fi support varies by device and region. For more information visit www.canon-europe.com/wirelesscompacts |
Battery life | ¹ Using the batteries and memory card format supplied with the camera (where included), except where indicated. |