Canon Digital IXUS i5 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Canon supplies a 32MB memory card with the Ixus, which isn't bad for starters but should you take the i5 on vacation say, you'll probably want to invest in a larger capacity (unless you really get a kick from constantly downloading pictures to your PC).

Verdict: The i5 is an aesthetically pleasing and extremely well built snapper with competitive pricing.

Verdict: However, the real drawback of this lens is its fixed focal length, equivalent to around 39mm on a film camera. This is fine for party shots and general landscape photography but it quickly feels limited if you're used to even a modest 2x or 3x zoom lens

Pros: 5 megapixels in a tiny package; durable stainless-steel body; long, slim shape makes for easy handling and shooting; intuitive, simple-to-use controls; excellent dynamic range and accurate colors in daylight shots.

Cons: Slow boot time; no optical zoom or viewfinder; falloff in flash shots, with uneven illumination; some purple fringing.

Verdict: The Canon PowerShot SD20 Digital Elph is a sleek, attractive, and durable 5MP ultracompact that takes very good daylight pictures. Flash shots aren't as impressive, though, and there's no optical zoom. Still, this smaller-than-pocket-size beauty takes a l

Review summary: The Canon PowerShot SD20 Digital Elph is a sleek, attractive, and durable 5MP ultracompact that takes very good daylight pictures. ...

Pros: Very good photo qualityStylish, compact body; comes in four colorsManual white balance + slow shutter speed controlsAF-assist lampOptional all-weather caseImpressive software package

Cons: LCD doesn't "gain up" in low light (or not very much, at least)No optical zoom; lens fixed at a not-so-wide 39mmNo optical viewfinderWeak flash, major redeyeMovie mode has low frame rate, short recording timesBattery life isn't fabulous

Verdict: The Canon PowerShot SD20 Digital ELPH is what I call a "secondary camera". It's the go-anywhere camera that's always on hand to capture the moment. For more serious endeavors, that's where you bring out your primary camera -- the PowerShot G6, Coolpix 870