Canon Digital IXUS 970 IS - Expert Reviews

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

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 give

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've

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 fallen

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.