Canon Digital IXUS 970 IS - Expert Reviews

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  • Canon Digital IXUS 970 IS
  • From £180 to £312

    Storage media: MultiMedia Card, Optical zoom: 5x, Sensor resolution: 10 Megapixels, Weight: 155g, Digital zoom: 4x ...

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    What is the Product Score ? The product score is an objective rating for relative product quality provided by alaTest. The scale is from 0 - 10 where 10 is the highest and 0 the lowest.

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    • October 2008 en

      Review summary of Canon IXUS 970 IS

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      Review summary: alaTest has collected and analysed 71 reviews of Canon IXUS 970 IS from international magazines and websites.

      Verdict: The average review rating is 7.9/10. Comparing these reviews to 280125 other Digital Compact Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 94/100 (or 9.4 out of 10) = Excellent Quality.

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    • July 2008 en

      Canon Digital Ixus 970 IS compact digital...

      By Neil Bennett,

      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.

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    • June 2008 en

      Canon Ixus 970 IS

      By Renaud Labracherie

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

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    • May 2008 en

      Review: Canon Digital IXUS 970 IS

      By Lori Grunin

      Review summary: A solid compact snapshooter, the Canon IXUS 970 IS nevertheless disappoints when compared with its predecessors and line-mates.

      Pros:  Optical image stabilization; optical viewfinder; decent photos.

      Cons:  Poor shot-to-shot performance; small LCD; awkward design; no optical zoom in movie capture.

      Verdict:  A solid compact snapshooter, the Canon IXUS 970 IS nevertheless disappoints when compared with its predecessors and line mates.

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    • April 2008 en

      Canon Digital IXUS 970 IS

      Review summary: With a 10MP sensor and 5x zoom lens, can the IXUS 970 IS live up to its extravagant price tag?

      Verdict: The Canon Digital IXUS 970 IS is a logical progression in specification from the earlier IXUS models, and its list of features is impressive. Build quality, performance and image quality are certainly up to the usual standard, and the extended zoom range

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