Canon Ixus 870 IS - Expert Reviews

Verdict: The newly upgraded DIGIC 4 image processor, accounts for the camera's higher performance levels, including significantly improved signal processing speed and higher image quality. One of the most important new features made possible by the DIGIC 4 ...

Pros: Excellent photo quality for its class; optical image stabilization; pleasing interface and design; wide-angle lens

Cons: Mode dial spins a bit too freely; button positioning might bother some users; very noticeable fringing

Verdict: Simply put, the Canon PowerShot SD880 IS is an excellent point-and-shoot camera.

Review summary: Though this shooter isn't perfect, it still remains an excellent compact camera with a wide-angle lens and super-fast image-processing times.

Pros: 28mm wide-angle lens ; fast DIGIC 4 imaging chip ; large 3-inch LCD

Cons: Lacks optical viewfinder ; power button difficult to press

Verdict:  Though the 870 IS isn't perfect with its noise issues and minor design faults, it still remains an excellent compact camera. A sharp lens, fast image-processing times and fantastic picture quality make the IXUS an ideal combination of style and ...

Review summary: canon digital ixus 870 is review: Though the 870 IS isn't perfect, it still remains an excellent compact camera. With a wide angle lens and super-fast image processing times, the IXUS is an ideal combination of style and substance.

Pros: 28mm wide-angle lens, Digic 4 processor, which gives fast processing times, 3-inch vivid LCD screen, but it's at the expense of...

Cons: ...the optical viewfinder, relegated to the IXUS cameras of old, Power button difficult to press

Verdict: Though the 870 IS isn't perfect, with its noise issues and minor design faults, it still remains an excellent compact camera. A sharp lens, fast image processing times and fantastic picture quality make the IXUS an ideal combination of style and ...

Pros: Sharp shots, minimal chromatic aberration, wide-angle lens, 3in display

Cons: Some minor noise issues

Verdict: A strong all-purpose compact camera, Canon's IXUS 870 IS will suit users looking for a unit with a wide-angle lens, a big screen and good image quality.