Canon Ixus 960 IS - Expert Reviews

Review summary: In the wake of the recently discontinued IXUS 900 Ti - which occupied our A-List digital-camera slot for its brief but happy life - comes its replacement the 960 IS.

Verdict: A superbly easy to use and feature-laden compact that's well worth the price.

Review summary: Canon's $399.95 PowerShot SD950 IS is a high-performance point-and-shooter that's perfect for photographers who want brilliant, crisp images but don't want to mess with manual controls. While this very capable 12-megapixel camera might strain your ...

Pros: Loaded with features. HD video capability. Brilliant images with true color. Slick ergonomic design.

Cons: Expensive. Auto ISO Shift feature is weak.

Verdict: The Canon SD950 delivers high resolution and truly impressive photos for a premium price.

Review summary: Although very expensive for a compact camera - and too large for many pockets - the Canon PowerShot SD950 IS is extremely well made and performs admirably.

Verdict: The Canon PowerShot SD950 is pricey for a point-and-shoot, but if you're looking for a compact camera that goes well beyond happy snaps, this is a heck of an attractive package.

Review summary: The Canon PowerShot SD950 IS Digital ELPH features a compact, stylish case with rounded edges and a retracting lens to make it pocket-friendly. The Canon SD950 includes a 12.1 megapixel, 1/1.7-inch imager and a Canon-branded 3.7x optical zoom lens. It ...

Pros: Above average performance rankings ; Image stabilized lens gains two stops ; Good quality 3.7x lens ; Very sharp Macro images ; Compact ELPH design ; High ISO sensitivity preserves detail ; Face recognition sets focus, exposure and flash ; Helpful ...

Cons: Unstable feet on the left side ; Uncooperative USB cover ; ISO 3,200 only available at low resolution ; Optical viewfinder is way off ; Mild chromatic aberration ; Some softening in the corners at wide angle ; Barrel distortion is somewhat noticeable ...

Verdict: The Canon ELPH SD950 sports a rather wide ISO sensitivity range, from 80 to 1,600 with a special scene mode offering ISO 3,200 equivalent, for better performance in dim lighting. Canon also manufactures a line of photo printers, and prides themselves ...

Review summary: At the top of Canon's Digital Elph line, the $450 SD950 IS looks stylish and is a pleasure to use. Enclosed in a titanium shell, it should handle bumps and scrapes better than the average snapshot camera. At 3.75 inches wide and just over 1 inch thick ...

Pros: Sturdy titanium body Captures 768-by-1024 video

Cons: Large, for a point-and-shoot, and heavy Very expensive for a snapshooter

Verdict: At $450, the SD950 is pricey for a point-and-shoot, but if you're looking for a compact camera that goes well beyond happy snaps, this is a heck of an attractive package