Compare Prices : Canon Digital IXUS 100 IS - Expert Reviews

Pros: Very small ; simple operation ; very good photo and HD movie quality ; HDMI out

Cons: No optical zoom in Movie mode ; generally soft photos ; mixed performance

Verdict: If you need an ultracompact camera for your pocket or purse, strongly consider the Canon PowerShot SD780 IS.

Review summary: To be ultra-slim in today's world is apparently much to be admired, whether it's women's figures or the latest compact digital camera. In a market that's overflowing with pocket sized cameras, Canon still believes that slimness ...

Verdict: Canon's latest Digital IXUS is targeted at the style-conscious snapper who wants to look cool while letting the camera do most of the work. It's a shame about the limited zoom and slightly hit-and-miss shooting mode selection, but the end quality ...

Review summary: A perfect pocket snapper?

Pros: HDMI, auto mode gives some nice results, good ISO noise control

Cons: Viewfinder too small, price, controls too small for some, no HDMI cable

Verdict: A quality compact camera, but not without its drawbacks

Review summary: Test review of the Canon IXUS 100 IS digital camera

Pros: Design, slim profile, smart auto

Cons: Tiny optical viewfinder, price

Verdict: The IXUS 100 IS is another example of a fine Canon IXUS compact. Auto focus is fast, metering and exposures are reliable, and good quality images are attainable with minimum effort, though said quality is once again at an IXUS premium price.

Review summary: Canon pulls out the stops with a gorgeous little number

Pros: Super-small / Easy to use / Beautiful to look at

Cons: Relatively limited zoom range / Not cheap

Verdict: Basic specifications aren't anything new, with 12 megapixels and only a 3x optical zoom, plus a maximum wide-angle equivalent setting of 33mm when many rivals are sporting 28mm and wider. But basic specifications aren't what this little marvel is about