Compare Prices : Canon Ixus 970 IS

Review summary: If you're looking for a slim design point and shoot camera with a fairly decent zoom range, the SD890 IS definitely deserves a look. It offers one of the longest zooms for a camera in its class, although it sacrifices a bit on the wide angle end. ...

Pros: 10MP resolution, 37-185mm f/3.2-5.7 image stabilized lens, Automatic face detection, 2.5 inch 230,000 dot LCD, Optical viewfinder

Verdict: The Canon PowerShot SD890 IS Digital Camera is the latest in Canon's...

Review summary: The Canon PowerShot SD890 IS Digital ELPH ($399) is the "big zoom" model in this popular series of ultra-compact cameras. It features a 5X optical zoom lens, with a focal range of 37 - 185 mm, which is considerably more than you'll find on most ...

Pros: Very good photo quality (in good light) ; 5X optical zoom in a compact, stylish body ; Optical image stabilization ; Generally snappy performance ; Optical viewfinder, a rarity in this class (even though its tiny) ; Redeye not a problem thanks to ...

Cons: Images are on the noisy side in low light ; Some corner blurring ; LCD very difficult to see when wearing polarized sunglasses ; Lens is on the slow side (in terms of aperture) ; Sluggish flash recharging ; Difficult to access power button ; More ...

Verdict: Canon is one of the few camera manufacturers who still puts a memory card in the box along with the camera. In the case of the SD890, you'll get a 32MB card, which holds just six photos at the highest quality setting. Thus, you'll want to buy a larger ...

Review summary: If you need a compact digital camera with a long zoom, the Canon IXUS 970 IS is worth a look

Pros: Optical Image Stabilization, 5x optical zoom lens, Face Detection, Good image quality, Good macro area and quality

Cons: Inaccurate optical viewfinder, Awkward Control Dial and On/Off button, Noise suppression softens the pictures, Expensive

Verdict: The smooth finish on the mode selector dial does not offer much grip and can be a problem when switching modes in a hurry. Compared to that, I had really liked the mode switch on the 900 Ti. Check out the pics below. The one of the right is the 900 Ti

Review summary: In too many ways, this IXUS isn't good enough to justify its high price

Verdict: Also, in days where most compacts around this price range are all aiming to charm with wide-angle (28mm equivalent or wider) lenses, it seems odd that the 970 IS sports optics that start at 37mm. That said, at least the lens has 5x optical zoom, so ...