Initial views are very favourable

Announced alongside the previously reviewed Canon IXUS 500 HS but ￡80 cheaper, the 125 HS (High Sensitivity) pocket snapshot is no mere doppelganger. Apart from its offering a near credit card sized width and height, plus the fashion-conscious exterior synonymous with the IXUS range, the headline...

Stylish good looks; lightweight metal build; simple and straightforward to use for everyday snaps and HD videos; slots unobtrusively into trouser pocket or handbag

Commands a price premium; so-so battery life; flimsy cover to HDMI/USB/AV ports; mono sound

Earlier this year, Canon announced several new additions to its highly popular IXUS range of stylish, ultra-portable compact cameras. The Canon IXUS 125 HS is priced as an entry-level model in the company's new lineup, yet its headline specifications are impressive.

Earlier this year, Canon announced several new additions to its highly popular IXUS range of stylish, ultra-portable compact cameras.

It's a shame that cameras like the Canon IXUS 125 HS are losing to smartphones. It's understandable, but disappointing, nonetheless, because it's faster and takes better photos and full HD video. Even its creative effects are better quality than much of what you'd get from various mobile apps.

Small and lightweight; Bright; ultra-wide-angle lens; Lots of fun shooting options; Can produce some very nice photos and movie clips

Relatively short battery life; Mixed shooting performance; Low-light/high-ISO photos can look very soft

The Canon IXUS 125 HS (also known as the Canon ELPH 110 HS) is a new camera in the stylish IXUS range, featuring a 5x optical zoom lens with a focal range of 24-120mm. The 16 megapixel Canon 125 HS offers a back-illuminated CMOS sensor, DIGIC 5 image processing engine, Full HD video capture with...

The Canon IXUS 125 HS is one of the smallest IXUS models available, we find out how this ultra compact performs.

Ultra compact 5x optical zoom camera; Handheld Night-Shot Mode; Compact metal body; Good macro performance; Bright saturated colours

Small rear buttons (d-pad and menu buttons; Lacks in camera panoramic stitching; High price compared to other cameras; High purple fringing

If you're looking for a truly tiny camera that doesn't compromise too much on image quality and usability, the Canon IXUS 125 HS deserves a spot on your shopping list. Funnily enough, it's also on our shopping list, otherwise known as our best compact cameras in the world Top Ten .

Canon's IXUS range of compacts has always been suitably stylish and oh so svelte. The IXUS 125 HS is no different, providing strong design, build and specification – but is it style over substance? We find out.

Design; Build; Full HD video; Lens; Size

Lack of critical sharpness at higher sensitivity settings; Low powered flash in poor position; Price

Canon's IXUS range of compacts has always been suitably stylish and oh so svelte. The IXUS 125 HS (High Sensitivity) is no different with strong design and build joining a neat specification. But is it style over substance We find out.

Design; Build; Full HD video; Lens; Size

Lack of critical sharpness at higher sensitivity settings; Low powered flash in poor position; Price