Canon SD700 IS Digital ELPH / IXUS 800

Pros: Image Stabilization, 4x optical zoom, solid build, features

Cons: Short Battery Life, Bulkier than other digicams in class, redeye issues, Price

The Bottom Line: Overall excellent camera although pricey. Image stabilization almost seals the deal but wish there were more manual controls.

Review: I've only had a few days to play with this camera so far but it has been impressive. I swapped my S3 with a friend for a few weeks since he wanted a compact camera with long zoom capabilities and he recently bought the SD700 through one of those...

Pros: 6 megapixels, fast, stylish, ultra compact, user friendly, 2.5" LCD screen, and Image Stabilization

Cons: Mediocre battery life, chromatic aberration, and noisy ISO 800 images

The Bottom Line: Canon's new PowerShot SD700 IS Digital ELPH/IXUS 800 Digital Camera provides consumers with a near perfect balance of ultra compact size, impressive performance, and tough as nails durability.

Review: Canon has dominated the microcam market since the first ultra compact digicams hit camera stores. That's because the digital ELPH nameplate is synonymous with compact size, high style, impressive performance and leading edge technology. The newest...