Canon Digital IXUS 60

Review summary: Canon's compact digital IXUS range has a reputation for stylishness allied to a host of included features that will appeal both to amateurs - who just want to point and shoot - and to those who ...

Verdict: Apart from the irrelevant viewfinder, there isn't a single feature on this slim and elegant camera that doesn't have a multiplicity of functions that can be called into play for the more discerning snapper, whilst still appealing to the lazy point-and ...

Review summary: Despite its no-frills feature set, the Canon Digital IXUS 60 delivers quality photos and strong performance in a small package.

Pros: Excellent image quality ; top-notch build quality ; quick performance

Cons: Basic feature set

Pros: Small, Brilliant colour performance

Cons: Poor performance at high ISO levels

Verdict: Performed well across a broad range of tests and is only really let down by its high ISO performance.

Review summary: With the Powershot SD600, Canon adds yet another good ultra-compact digital camera to its list of accomplishments. The SD600 is easy to use, operates rapidly and produces fairly good images. The sensor displays low image noise at low ISO sensitivities ...

Pros: Low image noise up to ISO 200, Accurate manual white balance, Good LCD visibility, Fast and responsive, Nice ergonomics

Cons: High noise above ISO 200, Warm cast using automatic white balance, Some barrel distortion at wide-angle, Some corner softness, Poor battery life

Pros: Good low-light performer ; Low noise at high ISOs -- 400 & 800 ; Vibrant, appealing color ; Good skin tones ; Fast start-up and virtually no shutter lag if you pre-focus ; Auto white balance handles a wide range of lighting well ; Better than average ...

Cons: Difficult to quickly access special scene modes ; Very inaccurate optical viewfinder with just 80% coverage ; Only white balance and EV compensation options in Manual mode ; Shutter response at telephoto focal lengths is a little slow ; Contrast is a ...

Verdict: To allow flash-free photography in low light, the Canon SD600 offers selectable ISO settings up to 800, an extraordinarily high sensitivity rating, previously available only on higher-end and professional cameras. If you're less inclined to be ...