Canon Digital IXUS 90 IS - Expert Reviews

Pros: Great photo quality; interesting design.

Cons: Mixed performance; no optical zoom in movie mode.

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Pros: Great photo quality; interesting design.

Cons: Mixed performance; no optical zoom in movie mode.

Verdict: For most people, the excellent photo quality of the Canon PowerShot SD790 IS will more than make up for any slight performance deficiencies or minor shortcomings.

Review summary: The Canon IXUS 90 IS is a ten megapixel pocket camera. It compares well with other, similar cameras. Build quality, picture quality and the features the camera offers are all of a high standard. The camera has a 3x zoom lens.

Pros: Style - build quality - picture quality - excellent LCD screen

Cons: Shutter delay with flash could be faster

Verdict: "This camera will cost you a bit more than a more standard pocket camera. It looks good, takes a good photo and has an excellent quality LCD screen. Despite its price tag it still offers good value for money."

Award: Recommended!

Review summary: With its all-metal build and what Canon is describing as a 'chiseled' faceplate, there's no denying that the new Digital IXUS 90 IS, while physically larger than the recently-announced IXUS 80 IS, continues the range's tradition of stylish, good-looking p

Verdict: Does the world really need another point-and-shoot Digital IXUS? Probably not, but that's not to suggest the Canon Digital IXUS 90 IS constitutes a less than worthy addition to the series. Its squarish, tank-like design is something of a throwback to the

Review summary: A solid digital camera, in all senses

Verdict: An impressive exterior that looks as though it was designed with the precision of a German car manufacturer masks a relatively run-of-the-mill snapshot camera beneath. Still, for those who just want to point and shoot, all the essentials are here - plus a