Canon Digital Ixus 100 IS

First of all let me explain that I'm actually reviewing the Canon IXY 210 IS. It's the exact same camera, but the name and model number are for the Japanese market. Second of all let me mention that I only take photos to remember places I've been or nights out, I know nothing about photography and so will not attempt to explain anything technical. This review will compare with other cameras I have used, my experience is somewhat limited. So, a little history. I first owned a little 2MP Sony camera, it was tiny and nice to look at and the photos weren't too bad. Later I upgraded to a lovely little Canon IXUS I, I got on with it very well and produced ...  Read the complete review

The Canon Ixus 100 IS is the successor to the Ixus 85 IS model, now with 12.1 megapixels instead of the old 10. The 2.5" screen is retained, as is the optical viewfinder and the 3x zoom capability, but the Ixus 100 IS is packed with new features. Video can now be recorded in HD (720p format) and an HDMI port has been added for viewing your pics on the latest HD televisions. The 100 IS also gets a new DIGIC 4 processor, Autofocus Tracking and Auto Scene Detection! The dimensions have changed in proportion, being a whole millimetre wider than its predecessor, another millimetre taller, but 2mm slimmer with an incredible depth of only 18.4mm. The ...  Read the complete review

The size of the Ixus 100 IS, already makes head turns just by the sheer size of its body, upon using it you'll be filed with satisfaction from its cutting edge technology. Needless to say, the camera is extremely compact, yet it is still blessed with fantastic aesthetic qualities that makes this an ideal fashion accessory for the image conscious. One of the most amazing features of the camera, would be its ability to capture video in high definition (HD) at 1280 x 720, which is indeed impressive for any camera, yet alone a camera of this size. In addition, you'll be able to easily enjoy the HD video clips that you have recorded on your HD television by simply ...  Read the complete review

It was definitely a good choice for what I wanted. The price did make me nervous. Where other manufacturers are boasting touch screen and more megapixel for less money Canon's cameras do look premium price - but if you are going for the quality of the shots rather than the fun of the gimmicks it is a camera well worth looking at. 12 mp is fairly standard for a camera today and there is nothing different in this to any other camera. At 12mp the actual printable size is huge and more that any hobby photographer is likely to ever need! They do have lower MP selections on the menu, but provided you have a big enough memory card I don't see the point of going for a less ...  Read the complete review

When talking about compact digital cameras, they don't really get much more compact that this offering in the well established Canon Ixus range. This little beauty is a joy to look at & will fit into even the smallest of pockets being only the size of a credit card with the thickness of a matchbox. But does this small size result in a comprise in performance? The answer is no not at all, it is jam packed full of features & performs extremely well against the competition. The image quality on this 12 megapixel camera is superb & one of the best I've ever of any camera in this class, the photos produced are so crisp & sharp with the colour being ...  Read the complete review