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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: LetsGoDigital received a test model of the Canon Digital IXUS 980 IS. A new sibling of the IXUS series that is gradually consisting of a huge amount of models. The Canon IXUS 980 IS however, is no longer true to tradition that used to evolve around ...

Review summary: Canon IXUS Gallery : Just before leaving for the Photokina 2008, I received a test model of the Canon Digital IXUS 980 IS. A new sibling of the IXUS series that is gradually consisting of a huge amount of models. The Canon IXUS 980 IS however, is no ...

Review summary: The first Ixus with genuine manual controls, Canon's Ixus 980 IS features a 14.7-megapixel (effective) CCD sensor and 3.7x optical zoom lens that covers focal lengths from 36mm to 133mm in 35mm format and focuses to 5 cm. Equipped with the new DIGIC 4 ...

Verdict: The test camera's LCD monitor provided a sharp display with good colour rendition and above-average readability in bright outdoor conditions. Neither the AF system nor the image stabiliser delivered perfect performance in challenging conditions. The ...

Review summary: Canon announces the new PowerShot SD990 IS Digital ELPH camera. Loaded with a host of advanced features, such as Optical Image Stabilization and Canon's new DIGIC 4 image processor, this new Canon camera is ideal for the trendsetting techie looking ...