Dynamic SuperRange Optical Image Stabilisation - provides continuous adjustment throughout the entire zoom range to correct a broad range of motion. Extra compensation is applied at wide-angle focal lengths to eliminate unwanted shaking which is common when walking.

SDHC Card Recording – records to SDHC memory cards for flexibility and convenient storage plus easy transfer of footage.

True Progressive HD CMOS Sensor - 1/5.5” HD CMOS sensor (1920 x 1080) for fast capture, processing and low power consumption.

Instant AF – offers a dramatic improvement in auto focus speed and accuracy (compared to traditional auto focus systems). Uses an external sensor, in combination with Canon's auto focus system, to help significantly decrease the time it takes to find focus, even in low light conditions.

2.7” LCD Touch Panel - Enjoy faster and easier menu navigation as well as Touch & Track, which allows you to get precise focus and exposure by simply touching a subject on the LCD screen - the AF system will track the selected target and keep it in focus.

Intelligent Auto - the camera automatically recognises and selects the optimal shooting settings based on your environment.

Face Detection Up to 35 faces can be tracked automatically, ensuring razor-sharp focus and natural, accurate exposure of the faces tracked.

Video Snapshot V2 - Every time the Record button is pressed, a short two, four or eight second clip is captured - or select your favourite clips while in Playback Mode. Simply transfer your clips to a playlist on the memory card, select a soundtrack, and you’re instantly ready to play your movie on a TV – no need for editing on a PC.

DiG!c DV III Image Processor – high-speed image processor that produces high quality HD images.

Pre REC Mode - starts recording three seconds before the Record button is pressed so you can still capture the crucial moment even if you pressed the Record button too late.

Dual Shot – shoots stills during video recording. Also features a built-in flash for still photos.

Photo Capture Sequence - One second of a captured movie can be saved as 25 consecutive 2MP photos, now that moment can be remembered as a picture as well as video.

Microphone and Headphone Jacks – input jack for external microphone and headphone out enable you to capture better audio. Capture 5.1 surround sound with the new Canon SM-V1 external microphone (sold separately).

Underwater Housing - Take full advantage of the brilliant clarity and drama of HD video in the beauty of the underwater world with your VIXIA HF M300 thanks to the optional Canon WP-V2 Waterproof Case (sold separately).