Canon PowerShot SD870 IS / IXUS 860 IS

The Canon Digital IXUS 860 IS does the thinking for you. Its wealth of features include 10 scene modes, plus Canon's Digic III technology, which handles face detection and noise reduction. The screen is a large 76mm (3 inches) and the menu items accessibl...

Fast performance and excellent image quality; optical image stabilisation; face detection

No manual exposure controls; slightly heavy

With a combination of impressive features, big screen and wide angle lens all serving up excellent photographs, the Canon Digital IXUS 860 IS shows that there's far more to digital photography than megapixels

Just a few months after its predecessor was released onto the market, the Canon PowerShot SD870 IS made its debut.

Excellent colors, Great movies, Excellent White Balance accuracy, 3-inch LCD with wide view, Trendy look, 28mm wide lens, Quick face detection

High noise above ISO 80, Poor dynamic range above ISO 80, Lots of over-sharpening, 1.3 fps Burst mode, Weak flash, Expensive

The Canon PowerShot SD870 IS offers a few practical upgrades from its predecessor. The 3-inch screen makes it easier to read menus and check pictures. It has a wider 28mm lens that can fit larger portraits. The SD870 also boasts a new face detection syste...