Compare Prices : Canon Ixus 970 IS - Expert Reviews

Review summary: When a series of products is as successful as Canon's PowerShot line, it's almost impossible not to approach each new offering with high expectations. Canon has produced hit after hit, including our Editors' Choice picks, the SD790 IS and SD1000. ...

Pros: Vivid color in night shots. Excellent video quality. Can start up in review mode and preview scene modes on LCD. Impressive battery life

Cons: Pricey. Awkward Power button. Scroll wheel takes some getting used to

Verdict: The Canon PowerShot SD890 IS's quirky design can be a bit of a pain, and it's not the cheapest compact camera you can buy, but this fully loaded shooter pumps out high-quality images.

Review summary: Canon Canada Inc. has today announced a significant price reduction on the 12MP Canon Rebel XSi camera body, and on the available Canon Rebel XSi kit configurations, including the standard EOS Rebel XSi kit with EF-S 18-55mm IS zoom lens. Canon has ...

Review summary: The SD890 IS is the latest addition to a very successful line of highly functional and affordable cameras from Canon. This newest camera brings back many of the power-packed features of the SD line and adds a few new ones to offer an even more ...

Verdict: Despite these setbacks, the SD890 does offer a great value in and of itself, if not in comparison to all of its predecessors. The developments in this latest model combine to offer a unique device which blows away its competition in many regards but ...

Review summary: Canon's Ixus line is renowned for its styling, but the Digital Ixus 970 IS's design is a triumph of style over substance.

Verdict: The Canon Digital Ixus 970 IS is pricey next to its rivals, and its performance doesn't justify this.

Review summary: While the image quality is up to par, there is no wide angle and ergonomics are questionable.