Compare Prices : Canon Digital IXUS 800 IS - Expert Reviews

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Review summary: With image stabilisation functionality, the Canon Ixus 800 IS would seem to offer the ideal feature set for the beginning photographer.

Pros: Good results in low light with image stabilisation setting on 'shoot only', attractive images with plenty of detail, a reliable all-round performer

Cons: Top ISO sensitivity restricted to ISO 800 in order to limit visible image noise, £100 more than its rivals, some camera shake unavoidable

Verdict: Reviewing images reveals that although the image stabilisation is not infallible €" there's still the odd shaky shot €" the individual shot setting seems to work more accurately than continuous. Colours in general are warm and vibrant, while skin ...

Review summary: The PowerShot SD700 IS Digital ELPH camera packs some heavyweight digital photo technology into a lightweight and pocket-sized package. It features six-megapixel resolution, ISO equivalent speed settings from 80 to 800, a 4x zoom lens with true ...

Verdict: The SD700's Optical Image Stabilization provides up to three stops of camera shake correction in shutter speed equivalent. When combined with the top ISO rating equivalent of 800, its new six-megapixel image sensor that further reduces image noise and ...

Review summary: This attractive point-and-shoot camera features image stabilization, but it's pricey.

Pros: Image stabilization seems effective, Focuses swiftly

Cons: Lacks a quick-review button, High price

Review summary: An ultra-compact that's excellent in looks and performance

Pros: Great colors, Edge-to-edge sharpness, Sleek design, Fun features

Cons: Bad with night scenery, Expensive

Verdict: The Canon IXUS is an excellent point-and-shoot camera with great looks, features that make it appealing to just about every kind of casual user, and performance that rarely gives you a bad shot. Its small, its fun and rarely disappoints, and that's ...

Review summary: The PowerShot SD700 IS Digital ELPH / IXUS 800 sets a new standard. The first Digital ELPH equipped with Canon's Image Stabilizer technology, its sleek, tri-color body is loaded with high-end fea...