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Review summary: canon ixus 980 is review: Even though the 980 IS lacks HD video and a big screen like some of its competitors, the 14.7-megapixel monster can deliver some excellent images.

Pros: Great image quality, Optical viewfinder

Cons: VGA video, Fiddly controls

Verdict: The 980 IS is a competent 14.7-megapixel compact with manual controls, even if it does lack HD video and a big screen like some of its competitors. That said, we much prefer the Canon's image quality and overall package.

Review summary: This fast performing shooter produced very decent images but its controls were a bit awkward to operate.

Pros: Manual exposure control ; speedy performance ; group photo taking made easier with face self-timer ; good image quality

Cons: Chunky ; confusing operations in program/manual mode ; lacks wide-angle lens

Verdict:  This IXUS is a very decent camera for shutterbugs who don't need one with wide-angle lens. The speedy performance and decent pictures undermine the fact that the controls on the shooter can be a bit confusing for newbies.

Review summary: THE 980 IS has manual shooting modes, a very smooth design and a higher resolution sensor.

Pros: Very high resolution, sharp images, manual shooting mode, incredibly stylish

Cons: Some corner softening

Verdict: Another fantastic compact from Canon, the IXUS 980 IS takes everything that was great about past units and adds manual shooting modes, a very smooth design and a higher resolution sensor, making this one of the best high-end compacts on the market.

Review summary: The Canon IXUS 980 IS has 14.7 megapixels and a 3.7x optical zoom lens. This gives you plenty of scope for large prints or to crop photos. This camera looks very good and picture quality is up there with the very best compact digital cameras. This is ...

Pros: Design - picture quality

Cons: Slow when flash is turned on

Verdict: If a combination of excellent picture quality and stylish design are what you are looking for then you should strongly consider this camera. Price wise it comes in at the top end of the market.

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Pros: Great image quality. Oodles -o manual controls. Excellent battery life.

Cons: Menus can be intimidating for novice shooters. Menial zoom.