Canon PowerShot
IXUS 125 HS
 vs
Canon IXUS
220 HS

Updated (January, 2012): Compare the Canon IXUS 125 HS vs Canon IXUS 230 HS

Canon IXUS 125 HS

69

  
Canon IXUS 220 HS

61

  

Reasons to buy the Canon PowerShot IXUS 125 HS

Wide angle
 Wide angle lens
24 mm
Supports 24p
 24p movies
For that film look
 
Runner-up

Canon IXUS 220 HS

Reasons to buy the Canon IXUS 220 HS

Wide angle
 Wide angle lens
24 mm
Supports 24p
 24p movies
For that film look
 

differences

Advantages of the Canon IXUS 125 HS
Screen size Significantly larger screen 3.0" vs 2.7"
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 More than 10% larger screen
Screen resolution Higher resolution screen 461k dots vs 230k dots
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 More than 2x higher resolution screen
Lowest price Significantly cheaper $109.65 vs $282.97
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 The best price we've seen is $173 cheaper (2.6x less)
Weight Slightly lighter 135 g vs 141 g
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 Almost the same
Canon IXUS 125 HS Learn more about
the Canon IXUS 125 HS

Advantages of the Canon IXUS 220 HS
Continuous shooting Shoots slightly faster 3.4 fps vs 2 fps
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 70% faster continuous shooting
Size Slightly smaller 92x55x19 mm vs 93x57x20 mm
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 Around 10% smaller
Shutter lag Slightly less shutter lag 360 ms vs 420 ms
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 More than 10% less delay when taking photos
Canon IXUS 220 HS Learn more about
the Canon IXUS 220 HS
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent compacts, and ignoring price

Canon IXUS 125 HS Canon PowerShot IXUS 125 HS
69 vs 61
Explain scores
Canon IXUS 220 HS Canon IXUS 220 HS
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Canon IXUS 125 HS.

similarities

Compared to recent compacts

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Supports 24p Both support 24p, which is uncommon in cameras similar to these Help
For that film look
Aperture Wide aperture Help
f/2.7
Wide angle Good wide angle Help
24 mm
Size Fairly small Help
IXUS 125 HS:93x57x20 mm
IXUS 220 HS:92x55x19 mm
High-speed framerate Very high speed movies Help
240 fps
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
Lens
Thickness Thin Help
0.8"
Weight Light weight Help
IXUS 125 HS:135 g
IXUS 220 HS:141 g
Panorama Neither camera stitches together panoramas Help
You could stitch photos in post
HDR Neither has in-camera HDR Help
You could do HDR manually
3D Neither camera can take 3D photos Help
No 3d support
Touch screen No touchscreens Help
More buttons
Zoom Poor zoom Help
5x

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon PowerShot IXUS 240 HS

Canon IXUS 240 HS

Compact

$141
Screen size Has a slightly larger screen
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Compare the IXUS 240 HS vs the PowerShot IXUS 125 HS
Compare the IXUS 240 HS vs the IXUS 220 HS
Canon IXUS 500 HS

Canon PowerShot IXUS 500 HS

Ultra compact

$235 - $479
Zoom Has slightly more zoom
Macro focus Slightly closer macro focusing
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Supports 24p Doesn't record movies in 24p
Compare the PowerShot IXUS 500 HS vs the PowerShot IXUS 125 HS
Compare the PowerShot IXUS 500 HS vs the IXUS 220 HS
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

Sony Cyber-shot WX50

Ultra compact

$100 - $190
Light sensitivity Much higher maximum light sensitivity
Continuous shooting Shoots faster continuously
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Longest exposure Slightly shorter exposures
Compare the Cyber-shot WX50 vs the PowerShot IXUS 125 HS
Compare the Cyber-shot WX50 vs the IXUS 220 HS
Canon IXUS 230 HS

Canon IXUS 230 HS

Travel zoom

$287 - $369
Battery life Has a slightly longer battery life
Macro focus Slightly closer macro focusing
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Wide angle Has a much narrower wide angle lens
Compare the IXUS 230 HS vs the PowerShot IXUS 125 HS
Compare the IXUS 230 HS vs the IXUS 220 HS
Canon PowerShot ELPH 130 IS

Canon PowerShot ELPH 130 IS

Travel zoom

$176 - $189
Macro focus Slightly closer macro focusing
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Supports 24p Doesn't record movies in 24p
Compare the PowerShot ELPH 130 IS vs the PowerShot IXUS 125 HS
Compare the PowerShot ELPH 130 IS vs the IXUS 220 HS
Canon IXUS 115 HS

Canon IXUS 115 HS

Compact

$279
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Compare the IXUS 115 HS vs the PowerShot IXUS 125 HS
Compare the IXUS 115 HS vs the IXUS 220 HS
Canon ELPH 330 HS

Canon ELPH 330 HS

Travel zoom

$199 - $219
Zoom Has slightly more zoom
Light sensitivity Slightly higher maximum light sensitivity
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the ELPH 330 HS vs the PowerShot IXUS 125 HS
Compare the ELPH 330 HS vs the IXUS 220 HS

Canon IXUS 125 HS Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Canon IXUS 125 HS.

Canon IXUS 220 HS Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Canon IXUS 220 HS.

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