Canon Ixus 960 IS - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Canon's $399.95 PowerShot SD950 IS is a high-performance point-and-shooter that's perfect for photographers who want brilliant, crisp images but don't want to mess with manual controls. While this very capable 12-megapixel camera might strain your pocket

Pros: Loaded with features. HD video capability. Brilliant images with true color. Slick ergonomic design.

Cons: Expensive. Auto ISO Shift feature is weak.

Verdict: The Canon SD950 delivers high resolution and truly impressive photos for a premium price.

Review summary: Although very expensive for a compact camera - and too large for many pockets - the Canon PowerShot SD950 IS is extremely well made and performs admirably.

Verdict: The Canon PowerShot SD950 is pricey for a point-and-shoot, but if you're looking for a compact camera that goes well beyond happy snaps, this is a heck of an attractive package.

Review summary: The Canon PowerShot SD950 IS Digital ELPH features a compact, stylish case with rounded edges and a retracting lens to make it pocket-friendly. The Canon SD950 includes a 12.1 megapixel, 1/1.7-inch imager and a Canon-branded 3.7x optical zoom lens. It cov

Verdict: The Canon ELPH SD950 sports a rather wide ISO sensitivity range, from 80 to 1,600 with a special scene mode offering ISO 3,200 equivalent, for better performance in dim lighting. Canon also manufactures a line of photo printers, and prides themselves on t

Review summary: At the top of Canon's Digital Elph line, the $450 SD950 IS looks stylish and is a pleasure to use. Enclosed in a titanium shell, it should handle bumps and scrapes better than the average snapshot camera. At 3.75 inches wide and just over 1 inch thick, th

Pros: Sturdy titanium body Captures 768-by-1024 video

Cons: Large, for a point-and-shoot, and heavy Very expensive for a snapshooter

Verdict: At $450, the SD950 is pricey for a point-and-shoot, but if you're looking for a compact camera that goes well beyond happy snaps, this is a heck of an attractive package

Review summary: The 960 IS is one of the most expensive compact cameras on the market ' and, luckily for the IXUS crew, also one of the best

Pros: Megapixel mayhem! Excellent image quality. Useful features

Cons: Pricey