Price range: £239.99
What is it: 15-megapixel compact camera with 3.7x zoom
What we think: A fine compact camera, but Canon offers better value elsewhere
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 21 January 2009
Tags: Canon, Canon Digital IXUS 980 IS, ultracompact, manual control, edge
We like:
Excellent picture quality; very good shooting options for its size
We don't like:
Disappointing lens specs; mixed performance; high-resolution sensor adds little benefit; no HD video
CNET UK judgement:
The Canon Digital IXUS 980 IS is a fine compact camera, but its feature benefits are questionable, given the high price tag -- Canon offers equally good image quality in lower-res models
Full review:
Top dog for the moment, the Canon Digital IXUS 980 IS has the highest resolution in its family -- 15 megapixels -- but otherwise its specs fail to impress given its £250 price tag. That said, the IXUS 980 delivers excellent photo quality, it offers plenty of shooting options, and its looks -- while not for everyone -- are characteristic of Canon's recent willingness to play with design. Continue Reading...
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