Canon Digital IXUS 970 IS Images

By Rich Trenholm on 04/04/2008

More Canon reviews , RRP: AU$549.00

The good:

  • 5x optical zoom
  • Fast burst mode even with flash
  • Decent image quality

The bad:

  • Exposure compensation only
  • Styling won't appeal to everyone

The bottomline:

Compared to the slick angles and chic lines of recent IXUS', the bubbly, bulbous curves of the Canon Digital IXUS 970 IS have us nonplussed. We hate to judge a camera just on its looks, but the lack of features don't give us much choice. Still, if you've fallen in love with this cheery snapper, you haven't wasted your money.

Editors' rating:

6.5/10

Users' rating:

8.5/10
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