Canon PowerShot SD1100 IS / IXUS 80 IS Digital Camera

Pros: Price, size, image stabilization, looks, weight, large screen, fast operation, great photos

Cons: No manual control over aperture or shutter speed

Bottom Line: I really like the new Canon SD1100 IS. It is compact, nice-looking and capable. Its 8-Megapixel resolution, good optics, image stabilization, features and...

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Pros: Very small, very light, very smart, easy, inexpensive, great features

Cons: Only 3x optical zoom, possible screen fragility. That's about it.

Bottom Line: A truly great little camera that improves on all the wonderful features of the previous version, and does this to near perfection for a camera in this range.

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Pros: Excellent picture quality, image stabilization, color options, tons of features, good value

Cons: Continuous shot mode could be faster (if I'm being picky)

Bottom Line: Image quality is what counts with a camera and the SD1100IS provides it. I highly recommend this one for anyone in the market for a great point-and-shoot camera.

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Pros: Intuitive. Pretty. Nice pictures. Easy to use without loading new software.

Cons: If you are completely unfamiliar with photography terms, plan on experimenting some.

Bottom Line: A good purchase - I recommend it if you're in the market for a new digital camera.

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Pros: Image size, weight, ease of use

Cons: Price, have to buy a separate SD card

Bottom Line: This is the camera that can do everything. It's easy for the beginner but can keep up with the pros (for the weekend snapshots anyway...)

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Pros: Size, price, and lots of cool features such as the multi-shots, self timer, video, etc.

Cons: Small and flimsy cover for the battery/card compartment.

Bottom Line: I would buy a Canon again. With a Canon you get value for your money.

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