Canon Digital IXUS 100 IS review

Price range: £167.98

Compare prices from 8 retailers

What is it: 12-megapixel super-slim camera with 3x zoom

What we think: Pricey compared to rivals, but it's a high-class product that won't disappoint

Read full review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Rod Lawton

Reviewed on: 3 March 2009

Tags: Canon, Canon Digital IXUS 100 IS, noise reduction, camera, autofocus

We like:

Superb styling and finish; pocket-sized dimensions and rounded corners; good picture quality; easy to use; responsive

We don't like:

No optical zoom in movie mode; unadventurous 3x zoom lens

CNET UK judgement:

Go into any camera store and you won't be able to move for pocket-friendly super-slim cameras, practically all of which are cheaper than the Canon Digital IXUS 100 IS. But the 100 IS has class in abundance. This camera's styling, finish, controls and results are just right

Full review:

There have been so many different Digital IXUS 'strands' in the past that it can be difficult to work out where each model fits in. The Canon Digital IXUS 100 IS, available for around £260, doesn't make it any clearer. Continue Reading...

Canon Digital IXUS 100 IS History

19 Feb 2009 in Crave

Photos: Hands-on with the Canon Digital IXUS 100 IS

We've got hold of one of the first Canon IXUS 100 IS cameras to arrive in the UK. There are loads of colours available, but we went for the hot red one. We're funny like that

Read more
19 Feb 2009 in Crave

Hands-on: Canon PowerShot D10, SX200, A110, A2100, and IXUS 990, 100, 95 and 110

We've always been hard on Canon compacts: image quality, style and prices that high should be matched with cool features and more innovation. But we think it's cracked it

Read more
18 Feb 2009 in Crave

Canon IXUS 990, 95, 100, 110 get colourful

Canon introduces a dollop of colour to the IXUS range with the launch of the IXUS 990, 100, 95 and 110

Read more