Canon IXUS 240 HS | PowerShot ELPH 320 HS | IXY 420F

CONDITION 9.5/10

PERFECT CONDITION. ONE TINY SCRATCH AROUND BATTERY COMPARTMENT.

Canon IXUS 240 HS | Canon PowerShot ELPH 320 HS | Canon IXY 420F landed in 2012 as a bold, ultra-slim touchscreen compact that pushed Canon’s IXUS design language into its sleekest and most minimal form yet. It was one of the early models to bring Wi-Fi connectivity into the line, bridging the gap between the classic point-and-shoot era and the rise of smartphones.

THE PICS

THE LOOKS

In silver, the IXUS 240 HS feels timeless — cool-toned metal with a satin finish that catches light like brushed aluminum. It’s impressively slim at just 20 mm thick and weighs only about 130 g, giving it an almost jewelry-like presence in the hand. The front face is perfectly clean, broken only by the circular lens housing and a subtle Canon logo, while the back is dominated by a glossy 3.2-inch touchscreen — a futuristic move for 2012 that still feels elegant today.

THE SPECS

The IXUS 240 HS pairs a 16.1-megapixel back-illuminated CMOS sensor with Canon’s DIGIC 5 processor for vibrant color and quick performance. Its 5× optical zoom (24–120 mm equivalent) and f/2.7–5.9 aperture make it versatile for city strolls or travel snapshots. It shoots Full HD 1080p video, stabilizes footage with optical IS, and features early Wi-Fi support for wireless transfers. Power comes from the compact NB-11L lithium-ion battery, and storage runs on SD/SDHC/SDXC cards.

DESIGN HIGHLIGHTS

• Touchscreen elegance: A large 3.2" capacitive display that made buttons feel instantly outdated.

• Slim metal body: Just 20 mm thin, beautifully finished in brushed silver.

• Early Wi-Fi integration: A cutting-edge feature in its day, hinting at the smartphone era to come.

THE VERDICT

The IXUS 240 HS in silver is the definition of compact sophistication — smooth, metallic, and confident in its simplicity. It’s the kind of design that looks effortless but reveals careful attention to proportion and texture. A quietly luxurious piece of early-2010s tech that captures a moment when cameras still felt glamorous.