Canon Ixus 80 IS - Expert Reviews

Review summary: This really is an aim-and-forget camera so if going manual in any way is on your plate, look elsewhere..

Pros: 8-megapixel ; 3x zoom ; OIS

Cons: Limited manual adjustments

Review summary: The Canon PowerShot SD1100 IS is an 8 megapixel point and shoot digital elph camera with a 3x optical zoom lens. It features Image stabilization, 2.5 inch LCD, long exposure mode (up to 15 seconds) and an ISO range of 80 to 1600. It will come in ...

Pros: Great image quality; minimal shutter lag; speedy performance; optical image stabilization; face detection; optical viewfinder

Cons: No manual exposure controls; slow flash recycle time

Verdict: Canon's SD1100 IS adds optical image stabilization to last year's hit SD1000, while delivering just as impressive image quality.

Review summary: The Canon PowerShot SD1100 IS follows up on its predecessor by adding optical image stabilization and a little more resolution, bringing the total to 8 megapixels. The SD1100 also aims to be trendier than before with its compact body and availability ...

Pros: - Trendy, compact camera - Wide views on LCD - Image stabilization - Cool picture effects - Fast, accurate face detection

Cons: - Weak, poorly-placed flash - Tiny controls - Poor handling - Slow 1.3 fps Burst mode - Flimsy battery door

Verdict: The Canon PowerShot SD1100 IS makes quite a fashion statement with its multiple color offerings and body that is so compact it could get lost in your pocket. This Digital Elph makes some common sacrifices that all compact cameras make: handling isn't ...

Review summary: How do you make the perfect follow-up to an already excellent camera? It ain't easy. Our current Editors' Choice winner, the Canon PowerShot SD1000 has a new sibling in the SD1100 IS, and not much has changed in the newcomer. The SD1100 IS ups the ...

Pros: Little noise at high ISO settings. Image stabilization. Optical viewfinder. Antireflective LCD

Cons: Function button is flat and hard to find by touch. Wide-angle lens is not as wide as the SD1000's ; Watch the Canon PowerShot SD1100 IS Video Review

Verdict: The PowerShot SD1100 IS adds a few new features to its Editors' Choice predecessor, but the SD1000 still can't be beat in terms of image quality and shooting flexibility.