Canon PowerShot Elph 300 HS

1. PCMag.com

David Pierce says the Canon PowerShot Elph 300 HS is a solid point-and-shoot model. He praises its shooting speeds and 5x zoom lens that works while shooting HD video, and the universal mini-USB and mini-HDMI cables are also a plus. His main gripes are the relatively small 2.7-inch LCD and the coarse finish of the body, which he says feels like sandpaper.

Review: Canon PowerShot Elph 300 HS, David Pierce, March 22, 2011

2. CNET

"It's small enough that you'll never hesitate to take it with you," says Joshua Goldman. Even with the tiny size, he says, the controls on the Canon PowerShot Elph 300 HS are easy to maneuver, although the deep menus are "laborious." Nevertheless, he says the 300 HS is a fun camera that offers excellent photo quality.

Review: Canon PowerShot ELPH 300 HS, Joshua Goldman, June 6, 2011

3. Imaging-Resource.com

"You can take this baby anywhere and everywhere," say David Elrich and Stephanie Boozer. They also like that the lens is longer than those on most point-and-shoot cameras, and the high-sensitivity shooting system is also a perk. The 300 HS earns a Dave's Pick designation for its "unmatched" performance in a sub-$250 camera, despite the weak flash and mixed shooting quality.

Review: Canon PowerShot ELPH 300 HS, David Elrich and Stephanie Boozer, April 25, 2011

4. InfoSyncWorld.com

"Long live the Elph," says Mike Perlman of the "sinfully tiny" Canon PowerShot Elph 300 HS, which goes beyond his expectations. He gives high scores for the top-notch auto mode and admirable image quality in bright light, but he is underwhelmed by the average-resolution LCD and "hit or miss" video quality.

Review: Canon PowerShot Elph 300 HS Report, Mike Perlman, Feb. 11, 2011

5. StevesDigicams.com

"Excellent buy for your buck," say reviewers. The Elph 300 offers "unmatched features and performance" for its price and size, even though it suffers from easily-dented lens bezels. Stand-out features include "blazing fast" speeds and excellent low-light shooting capabilities.

Review: Canon Powershot ELPH 300 HS Review, Editors at Steves-Digicams.com, March 16, 2011

6. Amazon.com

The majority of more than 270 users consider the Canon PowerShot Elph 300 HS a great camera that's worth every penny. However, a small contingent beg to differ. They say the 300 HS has disappointing image quality and a rough finish, and the camera body is vulnerable to scratches and dents. "I'm sickened to see it all messed up so quickly," says one owner.

Review: Canon PowerShot ELPH 300 HS, Users at Amazon.com