Canon IXUS 90 IS / PowerShot SD790 IS / IXY 95 IS Expert Reviews

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The Canon IXUS 90 IS a stylish digital camera that should fit quite easily into a pocket. It has 10 megapixels, a 3x optical zoom lens and a large 3 inch LCD screen.

The Canon IXIS 90 IS is another high quality addition to the range of Canon pocket cameras. Although these cameras tend to be towards the top end of the price bracket they do offer than extra bit of all round quality

Superb, stylish, solid... but sabotaged by poor controls

This new model certainly looks like a fresh approach – gone is the original boxy shape and, indeed, Canon's more recent trend for curvy edges. In is a very tasty and unique bevelled edge and, thankfully, the 90 IS feels like a premium camera. No ...

The 10-megapixel IXUS 90 IS is another design-driven compact digital camera from the IXUS range.

Design, LCD, speed in use, interface

Slight noise at high ISOs, may be a touch large for some

A stunning compact with a striking LCD screen - and a pleasure to use.

SLUGGISH performance and some slightly annoying controls let down the otherwise decent IXUS 90IS.

Stylish retro design, sharp images, fast start-up time

Slow shot-to-shot time, burst mode sluggish, controls can be fiddly

Another solid compact camera from Canon, the IXUS 90IS packs in image stabilisation and good image quality. It is only let down by sometimes sluggish performance and some slightly annoying controls.

The Canon IXUS 90 IS is a ten megapixel pocket camera. It compares well with other, similar cameras. Build quality, picture quality and the features the camera offers are all of a high standard. The camera has a 3x zoom lens.

Style - build quality - picture quality - excellent LCD screen

Shutter delay with flash could be faster

"This camera will cost you a bit more than a more standard pocket camera. It looks good, takes a good photo and has an excellent quality LCD screen. Despite its price tag it still offers good value for money."

Stylish retro design, sharp images, fast start-up time

Slow shot-to-shot time, burst mode sluggish, controls can be fiddly

Another solid compact camera from Canon, the IXUS 90IS packs in image stabilisation and good image quality. It is only let down by sometimes sluggish performance and some slightly annoying controls.

A solid digital camera, in all senses

A solid digital camera, in all senses

An impressive exterior that looks as though it was designed with the precision of a German car manufacturer masks a relatively run-of-the-mill snapshot camera beneath. Still, for those who just want to point and shoot, all the essentials are here - ...

The Canon Digital IXUS 90 IS (SD790) is a compact camera with a 10 megapixel sensor, 3x optical zoom lens with optical image stabilisation, and a 3.0 inch screen.

Very good image quality Optical image stabilisation helps in low light Excellent 3.0" screen - works in sunlight Compact, stylish, solid metal body Orientation sensor Good battery life Focus assist light Excellent macro mode Quick performance

Expensive compared to competition Lacks wide angle lens Slightly small scroll wheel and function buttons

The Canon Digital IXUS 90 IS / SD790 is an ultra stylish compact camera that provides an impressive 3" screen, 10 megapixel sensor, 3x optical zoom lens and image stabilisation. Noise is controlled quite well considering the camera has 10 megapixels, ...