Digital camera IXUS 132 Canon Digital: overview, specifications and reviews

Manufacturers of photographic equipment in recent years have achieved high results in the quality of their premium models. Users celebrate achievements in a variety of ways - from the elementary nuances of the ergonomics of the hull to mastering new principles in the implementation of autofocus and viewfinder. But the lower budget segment, which is also dominated by large companies, does not remain without attention. A bright confirmation of this is the modification of Canon Digital IXUS 132, in which the matrix base was optimized and the function management system was improved. However, belonging to the line of democratic cameras also makes you aware of yourself, so there were some shortcomings.

General information about the model

The model demonstrates an example of the now classic concept of a light, almost miniature and at the same time functional digital camera. Immediately I must say that the modification does not spoil the overstated for its class performance, but it attracts the quality of their performance. It can be said that each manufacturer's claimed parameter was conscientiously implemented in the IXUS 132. Canon did not seek to surprise with optional features, but the model still got some nice add-ons like the intellectual stabilizer.

The form factor of the case is a standard one, if not to say a template one. However, in this segment, especially, you will not unfold. On the one hand, it is necessary to maintain one of the main advantages of such cameras - ergonomic compactness, and on the other - do not forget about the ease of physical control. After all, inexperienced novices and amateurs make up the main consumer audience of the IXUS 132. Canon has been working with compact "digicams" for years, and in this development, of course, the company has sought to realize at least optimally the maximum of those shooting possibilities that are successful.

Specifications

It is clear that the comparison with the premium class in terms of quality of the internal filling is not going. But the situation is the same, that in its niche the apparatus does not pretend to be a leader. This is confirmed primarily by the characteristics that the camera Canon IXUS 132 has:

• The matrix is a CCD type with 16 million pixels.
• Zoom - 8-fold module.
• Stabilizer - is present.
• The screen is a 2.7-inch display.
• Resolution - up to 4608 x 3456.
• The height of the chamber is 52.4 mm.
• The width is 93 mm.
• The thickness is 21.6 mm.
• Weight - 133 g.

Characteristics by modern standards look modest, even taking into account the budget segment. But for the sake of justice it should be noted that the price tag seems to be a record for this category - 2.5-3 thousand rubles.

Functionality

From the point of view of photography, you can highlight the presence of automatic exposure. This mode is popular in cameras, which allow performing high-quality landscape pictures, and for compact devices it is still something outlandish. But the other modes are more than traditional and nothing special will surprise the user. But this can not be said of the IXUS 132. The Canon provided the model with a Wi-Fi sensor, which allows sending materials to the Web without the use of wires. Also, the option is not new, but in the budget class its availability is not so common. Plus, it's worth adding a loudspeaker and a pretty high-quality microphone. Representatives of the segment of compact "digital cameras" almost completely get the opportunity to videotape, but in this case, thanks to the modest but stabilizer, the clips are really good.

Positive reviews

Using the example of this model, one can partially dispel the myth that nominal performance indicators are the determining factor for obtaining high-quality images. According to the estimates of many users, the photo and video materials of this camera are more qualitative than competitive devices with more pixels. There is a saturation in the transmission of the color scale, sharpness, detail and decent photosensitivity for this level. And these are just factors that relate to the direct shooting function of Canon IXUS 132. Feedback regarding the ease of management is also mostly positive. The owners point to the thoughtful and ergonomic arrangement of the main control buttons, an optimized and friendly menu, and also to the high speed of the general interface operation, which is rare in cheap models.

Negative feedback

Taking into account the price tag, it is quite difficult to speak about the shortcomings of a generally successful model, nevertheless they are also present. First of all, they concern working qualities. In automatic mode, the ISO sensitivity settings can be lowered - this applies, first of all, to photo sessions in darkened rooms. In general, many note that the automatic modes of this camera are most effective in the summer, when shooting in the sun. In low light conditions, noise accents often remain. There are also other problems with the Canon IXUS 132: the battery is not charging, the cover is loose, and there are backlashes in the joints. If the first problem is typical of a typical failure due to damage to the charging slot or the power controller, the remaining defects are common factory ones, and, unfortunately, they can not be fixed. True, in the process of exploitation they quickly go to the background.

Conclusion

Since the segment of compact, inexpensive digital cameras is densely occupied by different firms offering mostly the same products, it may seem that this model is nothing more than an interpretation of the product for the broad masses. But with a detailed introduction, the advantages of the IXUS 132. will become apparent. In this case, Canon outperforms the main part of competitive products by its quality characteristics. Actually, we can speak of full-fledged competition only in comparison with similar models from Pentax and Fuji brands. And with this analysis it becomes clear that the representative of the IXUS series is almost a piece product, although it is entrenched in the group of state employees. It is noteworthy that, despite the difference in quality, this model is literally in the same price segment as Chinese little-known digital cameras of similar form factor.