Compare Prices : Canon Ixus 970 IS - Expert Reviews

Pros: Build and design, image stabilisation, low ISO image quality

Cons: No "true" manual controls ? even in manual, high ISO image noise, zoom lens does not provide a wide enough field of view.

Verdict: Stylish and great build quality combine with a natty set of features to produce a stylish snapper capable of good results

Review summary: Does Canon's 10MP compact impress?

Pros: Build and design, image stabilisation, low ISO image quality

Cons: No "true" manual controls - even in manual, high ISO image noise, zoom lens does not provide a wide enough field of view.

Verdict: Stylish and great build quality combine with a natty set of features to produce a stylish snapper capable of good results

Review summary: canon digital ixus 970 is review: Compared to the slick angles and chic lines of recent IXUS', the bubbly, bulbous curves of the Canon Digital IXUS 970 IS have us nonplussed. We hate to judge a camera just on its looks, but the lack of features don't ...

Pros: 5x optical zoom, Fast burst mode even with flash, Decent image quality

Cons: Exposure compensation only, Styling won't appeal to everyone

Verdict: Compared to the slick angles and chic lines of recent IXUS', the bubbly, bulbous curves of the Canon Digital IXUS 970 IS have us nonplussed. We hate to judge a camera just on its looks, but the lack of features don't give us much choice. Still, if you ...

Review summary: When it comes to performance, you can't go wrong with a Canon. The Canon Digital IXUS 970 IS follows a long line of accurate and sharp point-and-shoot compacts. Adding a long 5x optical zoom, its speedy results are complemented by detailed, crisp images

Pros: Longer zoom ; fast burst mode even with flash ; decent image quality

Cons: Exposure compensation only ; styling won't appeal to everyone

Verdict: After the slick angles and chic lines of recent IXUS', the bubbly, bulbous curves of the Canon Digital IXUS 970 IS have us nonplussed. We hate to judge a camera just on its looks, but the lack of features don't give us much choice. Still, if you've ...

Review summary: The Canon IXUS 970 IS offers a bit more than most compact digital cameras. This is a stylish, 10 megapixel digital camera with a 5x optical zoom lens. Based on picture quality, style and build quality I have no hesitation in recommending this camera.

Pros: Style - build quality - picture quality - viewfinder - excellent LCD screen

Cons: Shutter delay with flash

Verdict: If you are looking for a stylish digital camera that takes a good snapshot this camera is as good as any. It has a bit more quality than most similar digital cameras. Build quality and picture quality really stand out.