Canon Ixus 870 IS - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Just before my departure to the Photokina show, various test cameras arrived at my door. That means making product shots, charging batteries and cramming them into my already overfull suitcase with all the things I need for the Photokina show. For me ...

Review summary: Replacing the Ixus 860 IS, Canon's new Ixus 870 IS features the new DiG!C 4 image processor and a slightly larger imaging chip with 10-megapixel (effective) resolution. The weight of the two camera bodies is the same but the new model is slightly ...

Verdict: The test camera produced images that were sharp and bright with natural-looking colours and slightly elevated contrast and saturation. Autofocusing was fast and mostly accurate, although we sometimes had to set the AF frame to centre and the frame ...

Review summary: Canon IXUS gallery : Just before my departure to the Photokina show, various test cameras arrived at my door. That means making product shots, charging batteries and cramming them into my already overfull suitcase with all the things I need for the ...

Review summary: The Canon PowerShot SD880 IS is a 10-megapixel compact point-and-shoot. Small and cute with angular lines, large buttons, 4x optical zoom and a nice three-inch LCD display, the SD880 will appeal to many who want a fairly easy-to-use compact camera. ...

Pros: - Small and attractive - Large 3-inch LCD - Easy to use

Cons: - Expensive - No manual shutter speed or aperture

Verdict: The Canon PowerShot SD880 IS is an attractive compact point-and-shoot. We like the large three-inch LCD on the back and the easy-to-press buttons. With only three stops on the mode dial this should be a simple camera for beginners to pick up and shoot.

Review summary: Canon announces the new PowerShot SD880 IS Digital ELPH camera. Loaded with a host of advanced features, such as Optical Image Stabilization and Canon's new DIGIC 4 image processor, this new Canon camera is ideal for the trendsetting techie looking ...