The following Speed Class memory cards are required for maximum record time: (HD) 1280 x 720 Speed Class 4 or above. (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 Speed Class 6 or above. (iFrame) 1280 x 720 Speed Class 6 or above. All data is based on Canon standard testing methods (according to CIPA Standards) except where indicated.

You'll also need to buy a memory card and a case or bag to keep your camera safe and protected - have a look at our complete guide to camera bags. HD movies (720p) with movie buttonInstantly record high quality HD movies (720p) with optical zoom by simply pressing the dedicated movie button. The aforementioned Main menu is used for making permanent changes to the Canon IXUS 132 as well as the core features. It's split into two sections to help you work out where to go. The Shooting menu (designated with a camera) will allow you to change settings associated with general shooting and everyday use of the camera such as flash, i-Contrast, blink detection and focus options. The Set-up menu (indicated by the spanner and hammer) will go more in-depth and change areas you don't deal with on a day to day basis, such as language, date & time, volume, ECO mode and formatting the card.In our test shots, we got a lot of red-eye and it wouldn't go even with the red-eye correction system switched on. It's accessed in the Main menu under Flash settings. Interestingly, whenever we took any further portraits or self portraits, we didn't get red-eye at all. White Balance Performance - Auto White Balance (AWB) gives a warm result under tungsten light, with the tungsten preset giving a much more neutral result. AWB performs well under fluorescent lighting, with the preset giving a very slight colour cast. Megapixels capture fine detailCapturing all the detail from the genuine Canon lens the 16MP sensor delivers superb quality images that are perfect for large-scale prints (A3+) or creative cropping. Get closer: 8x zoom lens, 28mm wide-angleUse the 8x optical zoom to get closer to distant subjects or get even closer with 16x Zoom Plus - an advanced zoom technology with more visible detail and sharpness than conventional digital zoom. Fit more in the frame with 28mm wide-angle for sweeping landscapes and great group shots. Stylish IXUS in four coloursThe IXUS 132 has a beautiful slim and stylish metal body that’s small enough to take everywhere. Available in four stunning colours.

The Night test was an interesting one. Normally we take a shot using the Night scene which uses a high ISO to react well in low light but produces noisy, broken images that aren't any good. Then we take a shot using controlled ISO in Program mode and they come out lovely and smooth. The Night scene shots are much better than the Program mode pictures. We took one at auto ISO and one at ISO 100 to be certain and it's true. Using Night scene mode is better than using Program mode. Digital Filters - The camera has a number of colour options, as well as effects, as shown above, giving some creative options. The camera doesn't feature a built in HDR mode or automatic panoramic stitching. Speed - We took a number of shots to test the camera's responsiveness, from switch on to first photo, shot to shot, focusing speed etc. We take a number of shots and then use the average to ensure accurate and consistent tests, making it easy to compare with other cameras.

Superb images, IXUS style with 8x zoomCombining sleek IXUS styling with simple point and shoot operation, the 16 Megapixel IXUS 132 features an 8x optical zoom with Intelligent IS for sharp detailed photos and HD movies. Smart Auto (32 scenes detected), P, Portrait, Smart Shutter (Smile, Wink Self-Timer, FaceSelf-Timer), Low Light (4.0 MP), Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Color Accent, Color Swap, Snow, Fireworks, Long Shutter, Stitch Assist Values at maximum optical focal length. Cameras whose focal length exceeds 350 mm (35mm equivalent) are measured at 350 mm.