Canon Ixus 860 IS - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Canon's Ixus 860 IS replaces the Ixus 850 IS model but offers slightly higher resolution for a lower price. The 850 IS's optical viewfinder has been dispensed with, in favour of the new model's larger, 3.0-inch LCD monitor. Continuous shooting speeds ...

Verdict: Pictures taken with the test camera were sharp and clean with natural-looking colours and the slightly elevated saturation that typifies compact digicams. Plenty of detail was recorded and dynamic range in bright lighting was wider than average for ...

Review summary: I like the Canon IXUS 860 IS. This is a stylish digital camera with a good build quality. There is a large, clear 3 inch LCD screen on the back of the camera. Picture quality is very good in most situations and I am happy to recommend this camera.

Pros: Sharpness of photo - build quality and design - red eye correction tool - clear LCD screen

Cons: Sun glare

Verdict: The Canon IXUS 860 IS is a high class, point and shoot camera. It has a stylish, metal body. Picture quality is up there with the best compact cameras. With a large LCD screen and image stabilisation too, I am happy to recommend this camera.

Award: Highly Recommended!

Review summary: Promoted as "the photographer's IXUS" by Canon, the new Digital IXUS 860 IS is one of the more intriguing models in Canon's Autumn lineup of compact digital cameras. The new Canon IXUS 860 IS offers an 8 megapixel sensor and a wide-angle 3.8x zoom ...

Verdict: The Canon Digital IXUS 860 IS is the best IXUS model that we've reviewed. Period. It's an excellent point and shoot camera with a wealth of features that make it easy to take great photographs. Pick the IXUS 860 IS up for the first time and there is ...

Review summary: The extended zoom range of the camera makes optical image stabilization (OIS) essential. Canon's lens shift OIS provides an effective antidote to camera shake, particularly at longer zoom lengths or during long exposures when even the slightest hand ...

Verdict: The steady effectiveness is further enhanced when paired with the new "Auto ISO Shift" feature which, at the touch of a button, can automatically increase the ISO speed setting as required to maintain fast shutter speeds when shooting in low-light ...

Award: Editor's Choice!

Review summary: As I said with the SD850 IS, I will heartily recommend this camera to anyone looking for a solid aim-and-forget digicam..

Pros: 8MP ; 3-inch LCD ; wider-angle shooting

Cons: Not many manual options