Typical price: £170
What is it: 8-megapixel ultracompact with optical image stablisation
What we think: A very nice camera with the impressive image quality of its predecessor
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 11 March 2008
Tags: Canon, Canon Digital IXUS 80 IS, zoom lens, resolution, updated
We like:
Great image quality; minimal shutter lag; speedy performance; optical image stabilisation; face detection; optical viewfinder
We don't like:
No manual exposure controls; slow flash recycle time
Also known as:
Canon PowerShot SD1100 IS
CNET UK judgement:
Canon's Digital IXUS 80 IS adds optical image stabilisation to last year's hit Digital IXUS 70, while delivering just as impressive image quality
Full review:
One of the most popular cameras of last year wasn't a big fancy digital SLR or a pimped-out superzoom -- it was Canon's somewhat understated Digital IXUS 70. Its combination of a nice -- though not extravagant -- feature set, small size and relatively low price proved quite appealing to camera buyers. Continue Reading...
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