CANON IXUS 400

CANON IXUS 400 is a tiny but capable camera which has been a hit with Review Centre contributors. On this page the Review Centre Editor’s Summary gives you an easy to read overview of what people really think about the Ixus 400 plus more information besides.

The Big Picture

• Launched in 2003 the digital Canon IXUS 400 is a tiny and stylish little number delivering a hefty 4.0 megapixel resolution.
• This compact camera weighs only 185 grams and packs some advanced technology in a neat stainless steel body.
• Featuring a retractable Canon 3x optical zoom lens, continuous movie recording, audio and Direct Print capability it offers style and substance.
• Basically, its small and sleek and you can record movie clips complete with sound and play them immediately.
• Our reviewers have found it extremely portable, very simple to use and with superb picture quality.

Features

Super Hard Cerabrite Finish 4.0 Megapixel CCD Approx 11x combined optical and digital zoom Movie mode with sound High performance DIGIC processor 9 point AiAF iSAPS technology Direct Print MyCamera customisation

Online Reviews

PC Mag said:

"More than any other compact digital camera, the gorgeous Canon PowerShot S400 Digital Elph has the look and feel of a fine precision instrument.."

PC Authority said:

"A sexy magnesium-alloy housing gives the IXUS 400 one of the most compact camera bodies..."

DC Mag said:

"Super Hard Cerabrite mixes metals and ceramics to produce a tough cool-toned exterior that is visually stunning."

Review Centre Reviewers

A sample of Review Centre reviews

"The Canon Ixus 400 really is a superb wee camera. I looked at quite a few compact digitals of similar spec in this price range and ended up opting for the ixus because of its superior design and build quality and over a year on I havent been disappointed."

"Small. Easy to use. Great picture quality. Comes with all software needed, and transferring pictures to a computer is quick and easy."

"This Canon Ixus 400 camera is awesome, especially at the new low prices just released. The picture quality and vividness of colours is truely amazing. The night shots using manual settings are excellent and this camera is equally well suited to both amateurs and professionals."

Other hot features

An Intelligent Orientation Sensor recognises whether youre holding the camera horizontally or vertically when shooting, allowing more accurate metering. For instant prints you simply connect the Digital IXUS 400 direct to a printer, select your image and print. Theres no PC required. For underwater photography theres an optional waterproof case, watertight to a depth of 40 metres. IXUS 400's 9-point AiAF brings subjects sharply in focus even when they are off-centre.

Ixus Sales Success

Since the first Digital IXUS was released in 2000, Canon has released at least 15 Digital IXUS models. The most popular model in the IXUS range has been the Digital IXUS 400, with over 1.7 million units sold globally to date.

Ixus Sales Story

1996

Launched to popular and critical acclaim in May 1996 - the original stainless steel IXUS APS camera triggered a big success.

2000

Canon has stuck with IXUS ever since and released in May 2000 - the first Digital IXUS - selling over 800,000 units world-wide. Canon produced 546,476 Digital IXUS cameras in 2000.

2004

The ten millionth Digital IXUS camera was sold during October 2004.

2006

The new Digital Ixus Wireless will be available from January 2006.

Ixus Award

IXUS 400 - Best Product - Digit Mag - 2004.