Before buying a few features for me were mandatory: Latest "Photo technology", ie 16: 9, Wide and good results even in low light, Full HD video recording with stereo sound, touch display and last but not least - small and light so I with the equipment mountain climbing and hiking can. And it can store in my backpack hip fin.
All this provides the Canon IXUS in the best possible way. Mind you best. Of course, one has even more features with the larger compacts more than 200 euros, the problem of this whole camera for me but in fact the much larger form. These cameras not only forced or fit into my small backpack bags where I want but they always have at hand.
To the photos I can confirm the way, what other reviewers have pointed out. Even in the worst Lichtverhälnissen with minimal light you can still form at least solid images out. I have experienced many light situations where the 240 HS has more contours shown on the picture when I had seen with the naked eye.
Conclusion: If you like me looking for a complete camera that offers everything, but especially small and light is, which is the right place for the IXUS 240 HS.