Canon IXUS 860 IS / SD870 IS

Pros: Ultra-compact, 8 megapixels, fast, stylish, user friendly, 3.0" LCD screen, and Optical Image Stabilization

Cons: Auto exposure only, no optical viewfinder, and red-eye issues

The Bottom Line: Canon's new PowerShot SD870 IS digital camera provides a near perfect balance of pocketability, auto everything operation, snappy performance, and tough as nails durability.

Review: Canon's ultra-compact digicams have consistently been among the most successful competitors in the hi-tech marketplace because they (almost) always deliver impressive usability, class champ performance, and very good image quality - all stuffed into...

Pros: Compact, fantastic resolution and picture quality, great video quality, huge LCD screen

Cons: A little tough to navigate through menus, no case included

The Bottom Line: Although on the expensive side, you without a doubt get your moneys worth. Good for the avid photographer and a great start for beginning professionals.

Review: Preface
Wow. Can you believe it. Today marks my 7 year anniversary on the site. SEVEN YEARS! I suppose its fitting that this is my 77th review then. =) With this anniversary I wanted to do a superb review. I wanted to do one above and...

Pros: Face detection, image stabilization, good videos and photos with tweaking, great screen and battery life.

Cons: Limited control, poor high ISO performance, soft optics, size, weak flash, poor flash positioning.

The Bottom Line: I looked at a lot of cameras and this was by far the best.

Review: The previous reviewer pretty much touched on all of the bases so all I can do here is confirm what he said and add some personal opinions. I have a Canon 1Ds Mark II with lots of L glass so I will not even begin to compare the quality of images...

Pros: Compact size, wide-angle lens, huge LCD screen

Cons: Poor performance at high ISO settings, fixed focus & zoom in video mode.

The Bottom Line: This camera offers a solid choice for casual shooters desiring ultra-compact portability and good wide-angle coverage.

Review: Introduction and Rationale for Purchase

Like two of the other reviewers of this item, I own D-SLR equipment that I use heavily for professional and personal photography. I purchased the SD870 IS for my wife. She had grown tired...

Pros: Good camera for family and kids shots. 10 shot self timer.

Cons: no autoexposure bracketing. case scratches too easily

The Bottom Line: It's a great 2nd pocket camera for professionals, and a good point & shoot for most others.

Review: So now I own 2 Canon digital cameras. After owning digital cameras from Sony(3), Panasonic(3), and Nikon(2), I'd have to say that I am very impressed overall with the SD850 IS as a point and shoot camera.

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Pros: Image stabilization, wide angle lens, HUGE 3in screen to view photos, good zoom

Cons: could be slightly smaller

The Bottom Line: You catch more people & scenery in your photos, they are clear, and you don't have to squint to see them when you take them.

Review: I am a real estate agent that lists bank owned properties for banks and I just recently purchased this camera. I was so impressed with it within 2 days I bought 3 more of the same camera so everyone on my team could have one! The wide angle lens is...

Pros: Fast, No lag, Images are clear and stable, good face detection

Cons: Controls arent great, not a light and slim camera

The Bottom Line: Recommended to all photograpers whether you're a pro or a 13 yr old child

Review: Before all is said I am an avid canon fan and will continue to use canon probably for the rest of my life. This is my second one (SD800). I prefer the clarity over all other company s such as kodak, nikon, sony, olympus, and panasonic. It is a bit...

Pros: Beautiful images, tons of pre-set settings, can manually set all settings, IMAGE STABILIZATION

Cons: A little thicker than I would like, but it takes great pictures, so oh well.

The Bottom Line: Buy this camera. Picture quality is the best you can get without buying a SLR. Easier to use than any of the other brands!

Review: I have bought Cannon cameras all my life. With that said, this is the best point-and-shoot camera that I have ever used. Although I am a Canon fan, I have sold cameras at a nationally recognized electronics store for years. I have never seen a small...

Pros: Stylish and compact 3.o inch LCD screen

Cons: I cannot think of many except for maybe the strength of the outer casing.

The Bottom Line: Great simple stylish camera for a first timer like me, hugely impressed!

Review: This was the first digital camera i have purchased and i must say i should have done it a long time ago, the LCD screen is very clear and crisp, the size is incredible and the pictures i have taken have widely impressed my family and friends.
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Pros: compact design, style, image stabilization, ease of use, face detection, value for money.

Cons: none that really stand out.

The Bottom Line: Buy this camera. Great value for the money. Lot's of fun to use and you will want to take more pictures because it is easy to use.

Review: I purchased this camera about a month ago and I have to say that this has been one of the best point and shoot ultra compact cameras that I have seen on the market recently. This camera is very easy to use. All the controls are very intuitive and...