Canon 6-megapixel Digital Cameras

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

An upgrade to 6 megapixels and a 51mm LCD from the lovely PowerShot S2 IS, the S3 IS fast and responsive with a flip and twist LCD and a high-quality lens with effective optical image stabilisation. Its combination of features, performance and relatively compact design certainly gives superzoom fans a compelling alternative

Editor's rating 7.7

Canon Digital IXUS 800 IS

The Canon Digital IXUS 800 IS is a very strong, compact digital camera that produces great pictures. Its price is slightly high compared to that of its little siblings, the IXUS 60 and IXUS 65, but its great image stabilisation and subsequent blur-free photos are worth the extra few quid

User rating 9.0

Editor's rating 7.8

Canon Digital IXUS 60

Canon has put substance before style with the simple yet functional Digital IXUS 60, a 6-megapixel point-and-shoot camera that's light on features but heavy on image quality, performance and usability

Editor's rating 7.8

Canon PowerShot A700

The compact Canon PowerShot A700 offers abundant manual controls, respectable image quality and acceptable ISO 800 performance, appealing to both the enthusiast photographer or serious beginner who wants some control over exposure and focus. With its 6x zoom lens it stands above most competitors in the same class

Editor's rating 7.6

Canon Digital IXUS 65

It may be small, but the Canon Digital IXUS 65 is fierce. This little 6-megapixel point-and-shoot manages to pack zippy performance and good photos into a package you can fit in your trouser pocket. A couple of small design issues don't stop it being a great compact camera

Editor's rating 7.6

Canon PowerShot A540

Solid image quality, usable ISO 800 performance and a full set of manual controls make the Canon PowerShot A540 an excellent choice for photo enthusiasts looking for an almost-pocketable second camera, or for budding photographers who aren't ready to move up to a digital SLR

User rating 7.5

Editor's rating 7.6