Canon Digital IXUS Wireless - Expert Reviews

Pros: Very good photo quality (though see issues below)Compact and stylish metal bodyBuilt-in Wi-Fi for wireless transmittal of photos to a PC or printer (though see issues below) ; Camera can be controlled wirelessly ; Printer Adapter included (Nikon ...

Cons: Some corner softness ; noisy images at high ISO settingsRedeye is a problem$100+ price premium for Wi-FiWi-Fi features aren't Mac compatible -- yetCan only record about 8 minutes of VGA video due to 1GB file size limitBattery life isn't greatMore ...

Verdict: The Canon PowerShot SD430 Digital ELPH Wireless is an ultra-compact camera with all the features you'd expect from an ultra-compact, plus one more: wireless functionality. In fact, the Wi-Fi feature is the only thing that sets it apart from the other ...

Pros: Great build, small but stylish, easy handling, comprehensive specification and neat wireless capabilities

Cons: Wireless shutter control only with Windows XP SP2 operating system, noisier than expected images

Verdict: If Wi-Fi connectivity is not essential, you can save your money, if it is, the IXUS Wireless provides a comprehensive and simple to use package so will be worth considering

Review summary: Canon's first digital compact with built in Wi-Fi (wireless) control is here but does it match up to the competition?

Pros: Great build, small but stylish, easy handling, comprehensive specification and neat wireless capabilities

Cons: Wireless shutter control only with Windows XP SP2 operating system, noisier than expected images

Verdict: If Wi-Fi connectivity is not essential, you can save your money, if it is, the IXUS Wireless provides a comprehensive and simple to use package so will be worth considering

Review summary: The Canon IXUS Wireless, the company's first Wi-Fi consumer camera, is based on its popular IXUS 50.

Pros: Wi-Fi capability includes full remote control and capture, Ultracompact design, Excellent burst capabilities, Low shutter lag

Cons: Cannot e-mail from camera as with Kodak's EasyShare One, No remote capture via USB, Few manual controls or scene modes, Image quality far from stellar

Verdict: The Canon IXUS Wireless is the only consumer-level choice out there for wireless remote shooting and capture, but it's an otherwise average camera.

Review summary: The Canon Digital IXUS Wireless is the only consumer-level choice out there for wireless remote shooting and capture, but it's an otherwise average camera.

Pros: Wi-Fi capability includes full remote control and capture ; ultracompact design ; excellent burst capabilities ; low shutter lag

Cons: Cannot email from camera as with Kodak's EasyShare-One ; no remote capture via USB ; few manual controls or scene modes ; image quality far from stellar