Canon Digital IXUS 970 IS - Expert Reviews

Review summary: A solid compact snapshooter, the Canon IXUS 970 IS nevertheless disappoints when compared with its predecessors and line-mates.

Pros:  Optical image stabilization; optical viewfinder; decent photos.

Cons:  Poor shot-to-shot performance; small LCD; awkward design; no optical zoom in movie capture.

Verdict:  A solid compact snapshooter, the Canon IXUS 970 IS nevertheless disappoints when compared with its predecessors and line mates.

Review summary: With a 10MP sensor and 5x zoom lens, can the IXUS 970 IS live up to its extravagant price tag?

Verdict: The Canon Digital IXUS 970 IS is a logical progression in specification from the earlier IXUS models, and its list of features is impressive. Build quality, performance and image quality are certainly up to the usual standard, and the extended zoom range

Pros: Build and design, image stabilisation, low ISO image quality

Cons: No "true" manual controls ? even in manual, high ISO image noise, zoom lens does not provide a wide enough field of view.

Verdict: Stylish and great build quality combine with a natty set of features to produce a stylish snapper capable of good results

Review summary: canon digital ixus 970 is review: Compared to the slick angles and chic lines of recent IXUS', the bubbly, bulbous curves of the Canon Digital IXUS 970 IS have us nonplussed. We hate to judge a camera just on its looks, but the lack of features don't give

Pros: 5x optical zoom, Fast burst mode even with flash, Decent image quality

Cons: Exposure compensation only, Styling won't appeal to everyone

Verdict: Compared to the slick angles and chic lines of recent IXUS', the bubbly, bulbous curves of the Canon Digital IXUS 970 IS have us nonplussed. We hate to judge a camera just on its looks, but the lack of features don't give us much choice. Still, if you've

Review summary: When it comes to performance, you can't go wrong with a Canon. The Canon Digital IXUS 970 IS follows a long line of accurate and sharp point-and-shoot compacts. Adding a long 5x optical zoom, its speedy results are complemented by detailed, crisp images

Pros: Longer zoom; fast burst mode even with flash; decent image quality

Cons: Exposure compensation only; styling won't appeal to everyone

Verdict: After the slick angles and chic lines of recent IXUS', the bubbly, bulbous curves of the Canon Digital IXUS 970 IS have us nonplussed. We hate to judge a camera just on its looks, but the lack of features don't give us much choice. Still, if you've fallen