Compact Digital Cameras - Reviews

Review Date: 01-MAY-2004

BenQ DC C50

RRP: $679.00

Competent but not outstanding, the DC C50 is worth a look if you want a compact 5 megapixel camera.

Review Date: 09-JUN-2005

Canon PowerShot S70

RRP: $999.00

The PowerShot S70 costs more than many point-and-shoots, but the payoff of a wide-angle lens, 7.1 megapixels, and superior picture quality will be worth it for advanced hobbyists.

Review Date: 01-JUL-2005

Canon PowerShot A95

RRP: $449.00

This model has a good set of features, but it suffers from mediocre image quality and its ridiculously large size. Give it a miss unless your other interests include bodybuilding.

Canon Digital IXUS 800 IS

Review Date: 24-MAY-2006

RRP: $799.00

Whilst it has some minor flaws, the IXUS 800 is a very attractive choice in the compact camera space, offering lightning fast operation with great colour balance and a nice design.

Review Date: 12-JUL-2006

Canon Digital IXUS 60

RRP: $579.00

Performed well across a broad range of tests and is only really let down by its high ISO performance.

Review Date: 15-MAY-2008

Canon Powershot A590IS

RRP: $279.00

The PowerShot A590IS is another great entry-level unit from Canon. It is fully featured, with manual shooting modes and optical image stabilisation. Its 8-megapixel sensor captures impressive pictures.

Review Date: 01-JUL-2004

Canon PowerShot S60

RRP: $849.00

Much lighter and smaller point-and-shoot cameras are available, but the S60 is a great choice for people seeking a camera that has powerful creative controls.

Review Date: 14-SEP-2005

Canon IXUS i Zoom

RRP: $599.00

Perfect for the fashion conscious buyer, this little great looking camera performs most functions adequately.

Review Date: 20-DEC-2006

Canon IXUS i7 Zoom

RRP: $449.00

While the form factor of the IXUS i7 is quite appealing, the image noise has a severe impact on the picture quality.

Review Date: 09-JUN-2005

Canon IXUS 700

RRP: $849.00

The small and rugged Canon Digital IXUS 700 is a good companion for capturing everyday mementos, though image quality may disappoint more demanding photographers.

Review Date: 21-MAR-2007

Canon Digital IXUS 75

RRP: $399.00

While the pictures could be a little sharper, the Digital IXUS 75 excelled in all other areas and is a brilliant choice if you're after an all purpose camera to throw in your pocket and forget about.

Review Date: 21-FEB-2006

Canon PowerShot S80

RRP: $849.00

Although it's quite bulky, the S80 offers an excellent list of features for a compact digital camera.

Review Date: 13-SEP-2007

Canon IXUS 960 IS

RRP: $649.00

The IXUS 960 IS is a great compact camera from Canon. Consumers looking for a high-end camera to back up their SLR or to take their photography to the next level will love this unit.

Review Date: 14-FEB-2007

Canon PowerShot A450

RRP: $199.00

A rare misstep for Canon, the PowerShot A450 captures exceptionally accurate colours, but falls down in several other areas, resulting in less than crisp pictures.

Review Date: 07-MAY-2008

Canon IXUS 970IS

RRP: $549.95

With few flaws a lot to like, the IXUS 970IS is another great compact camera from Canon. Its most noteworthy feature is the stabilised 5x optical zoom, but there should be something for most users in this package.