The Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 Digital Camera has developed a good reputation as being a great beginner digital camera because of how easy it is to use. The PowerShot ELPH 180 camera has an autofocus feature that allows the user to not have to worry about manually zooming into their subject, and it also blurs backgrounds very nicely, however, it does not work well in low light conditions. Daylight conditions are the best lighting conditions for this camera to produce clear and high-resolution photographs with excellent color. This camera can be used both indoors and outdoors, but the internal flash should remain off while indoors since lighting should be satisfactory. The Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 camera has macro capabilities, allowing Canon users to get close-up detail shots of their subjects regardless of how far away they are.

Canon users who have had previous models of the PowerShot ELPH digital camera will appreciate the backwards compatibility of the battery, allowing old Canon PowerShot ELPH batteries to be used as backup batteries for the PowerShot ELPH 180 if need be. It is also possible to record 720p high-definition videos with this digital camera. Digital image stabilization will help keep shaking and blurring to a minimum for both still photographs and videos. The Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 Digital Camera is suggested for anyone who wants one of the best priced point and shoot cameras Canon has to offer.