Canon Ixus 85 IS - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Tiny, intuitive and a great performer, the IXUS 85 is the ideal carry-anywhere camera

Verdict: Start-up time and focusing is also awesomely fast, which combines with the intuitive controls to make this camera effortless and worry-free in use

Review summary: The 10-megapixel Canon IXUS 85 IS combines classic IXUS styling with solid Canon performance.

Pros: Design and handling, easy operation, good results

Cons: Corner sharpness, no standout features, fringing

Verdict: The 85 IS looks good, handles well, and images are generally fine and balanced.

Pros: Simplicity, streamlined interface are appealing ; Refreshingly good ultracompact battery life ; AF performance is hard to beat ; Rugged build quality, classic good looks

Cons: Slow flash recycle times remain ; Unimpressive lens ; Sensor is a bit noisy, even at lower ISOs ; Too easy to get more camera for the money

Verdict: often does extremely well in its mid-level models: building comparatively simple point-and-shoots that draw on a proven collection of components and technologies. There may not be lots of awe-inspiring surprises waiting to be unearthed in the SD770's ...

Review summary: You shouldn't be afraid to take the Canon Digital IXUS 85 IS home to your parents. Despite its old-fashioned LCD display size, the specification is certainly up to scratch, boasting 10 megapixels, face detection and image stabilisation. It's an ...

Pros: Elegant and reliable ; fine images and films ; very approachable

Cons: Slightly pricey ; doesn't boast the latest spec

Verdict: Canon continues its habit of creating well-made cameras with a select few features on board. There's nothing earth-shattering on offer here -- just a solid, simple camera that takes lovely, stabilised pictures and movies. It's all the better for it

Review summary: Canon's new slim shooter keeps the IXUS flame alive.

Pros:  Optical image stabilizer, good image quality, optical viewfinder.

Cons:  2.5-inch LCD, faux Manual mode.

Verdict:  Despite its shortcomings, the Canon Digital IXUS 85 IS still packs features that define it as a worthy shooter in the IXUS lineup.