Digital Camera test and review for Canon IXUS 65

The Canon IXUS 65 digital camera is a 6 mega pixel, 3x optical zoom with 3" LCD screen digital camera. There is a "one push" print/share button integrated and easy to print straight from the camera. The stylish black back panel gives Canon IXUS 65 more elegant looking.

A quick overview of Canon IXUS 65 and it's features: 

  • Mega Pixels: 6 mega pixels [you can enlarge photos bigger than A3 size without distortion]
  • Optical Zoom: 3x optical Zooms lens, 35mm equivalent: 35-105mm
  • Movie Mode: YES. Movie with sound. 640x480 @ 30 frames per second unlimited up to 1GB (approx 8 min 35 seconds on a 1 GB card). This is full screen size and high quality, very smooth.
  • LCD Screen: 3" LCD fixed screen
  • Viewfinder: No
  • Memory Card: SD memory card
  • Battery type: Lithium Ion battery (NB-4L). Battery and charger included
  • TV Out: Yes, Av cable included
  • Buyer's Guide: The Canon IXUS 65 digital camera is the luxury sister model of the Canon IXUS 60. Basically, both cameras are very similar with the inclusions of recording in widescreen format and higher ISO (up to 800) which means better pictures in low light conditions. The Canon IXUS 65 has a large 3" low temperature LCD screen. Canon adopts the mysterious black colour in the back panel of camera. The new design touch button is very sensitive and fun to use, the round shape of the touch button is very similar to the latest MP3 players' design. The Canon IXUS 65 is a great camera for those who want a stylish, small ultra compact digital camera which they can carry in their pocket or handbag. Moreover, it's very easy to use with the preset shooting modes.
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Test Results:

Automatic mode Day shot testing (Outdoor):

Testing setting: Automatic mode, auto white balance, flash off, 6M pixels super fine quality and tripod is not used.

Canon IXUS 65 digital camera generates very beautiful day shot photos simply by using auto mode. We can see the 3X optical zoom result by comparing picture 03 and picture 04.

(Photos have been resized to 500X375 pixels)

Auto mode-pic01 Auto mode 3X Zoom-pic02
 

Auto mode-pic03

Auto mode 3X Zoom-pic04

Macro testing:

Testing setting: Macro mode, auto white balance, flash off, 6M pixel standard quality and tripod is not used.

Canon IXUS 65 can get clear and sharp photo up to approx 2cm close to subject according to our testing.

(Photos have been resized to 500X375 pixels)

approx. 2 cm close up  
 

Night shot testing (Outdoor):

Testing setting: preset Night shot mode, auto white balance, flash off, superfine quality and tripod is not used.

Going out at night and just want to take a night shot by chance. What can we do if there is no tripod handy? With Canon IXUS 65 digital camera, you can still get a good night shot photo by holding your breath and leaning against a wall. I can get a clear night shot photo 1 out of 3 pictures by doing so. Maybe you can try next time if you don't have a tripod.

(Photos have been down sized to 500X375 pixels)

Night shot mode without using flash

 

 

Automatic mode Indoor testing (Night):

Testing setting: Automatic mode with widescreen format, auto white balance, auto flash on superfine quality and tripod is not used.

In the indoor low light environment , we found slightly weak focus but still acceptable. Widescreen format photo is very useful for group photo or real estate advertisement.

(Photos have been resized to 667X 375 pixels)

auto flash wide screen

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