Canon IXUS 200 IS / Powershot SD980IS Reviews: Digital Compact Camera

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Score 9.0/10 Read 29
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This digital camera is a good all rounder.

£159 – £676 at 1 retailer out of 400 retailers checked

Canon IXUS 200 IS / Powershot SD980IS: See full product description

Ease of use	8.6
Image quality	9.0
Features	8.8
Build Quality	9.0
Value for money	8.2
Overall rating	9.0

Some customer reviews of Canon IXUS 200 IS / Powershot SD980IS

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jeff, london Experienced amateur

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: Great camera, easy to use, good value for money - would highly recommend
Bad points:: should have been supplied with sdhc card

Ease of use	7.0
Image quality	8.0
Features	8.0
Build Quality	9.0
Value for money	8.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 27 May 2010

Michael, Lymm Experienced amateur

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: Great picture quality
photo stitching is a nice feature
intelligent auto is really good
very compact without compromising picture quality
video quality good as well
Bad points:: buttons a little small
only having pdf instructions

Ease of use	10.0
Image quality	10.0
Features	8.0
Build Quality	10.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	9.0

Was this review helpful? 3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Confirmed purchase: 27 May 2010

Andy, Bridgend Experienced amateur

Score 8.0/10

Good points:: Touch screen works well for viewing and deleting photos + options
Video is easy to shoot and good quality
Bad points:: Build quality of the new IXUS range is a bit plasticy compared to the older models like Ixus 50 say.
Slight purpling on images but nothing major
Vids are in quicktime format so have to convert to avi or mpg to use in other apps like Windows DVD maker.

Ease of use	9.0
Image quality	8.0
Features	9.0
Build Quality	5.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	8.0

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Confirmed purchase: 26 May 2010

Confirmed purchaser Experienced amateur

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: Easy to use, good quality, reliable brand, interesting feature like colour selection.
Bad points:: If LCD breaks, theres no reparation possible

Ease of use	9.0
Image quality	9.0
Features	8.0
Build Quality	9.0
Value for money	8.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 25 Jan 2011

boop, kildare Keen amateur

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: Great little camera, great size. Never looked at the manual so got a little annoyed at times trying to work bits out but then that was my own fault as i'm sure the manual would have explained it well. But good thing is, it is not so complicated that you can't work it out on your own. I went for the purple as it was €50 cheaper than the nicer colours but as it turns out, i love the purple! Not sure all men would fancy it much though. Start up to take photo is quick and it is also quick in recharging its flash which is bliss, since my powershot A2000 took forever to recharge the flash which would be the only reason why i wouldn't buy that camera again if it was still available as it was absolutely brilliant. But a quick recharge of flash is essential if you would like your blood pressure to remain within safe limits. The automatic macro got me the most amazing photo of a grasshopper, as someone said "you can even see what he ate for supper", which obviously you can't, but it is that good that you can turn him from an inch long midget into a monstrous giant and see everything in perfect crisp detail.
Bad points:: It is easy to activate the touch screen when you actually don't intend to which can be irritating. When zoomed in on a photo and using the dial to navigate around the screen it is easy to flick to the next photo, again irritating but if you just used the touch screen you wouldn't find this a problem. Both these are very minor 'bad' points. I read somewhere that it's a poor attempt at touchscreen, but i think it's fun and also i still like to have the choice to use the buttons and dials, but then i'm often slow to move with the technological times. Optical zoom slightly less than my previous camera which i thought would disappoint me but actually i don't notice at all, it's great.

Ease of use	8.0
Image quality	9.0
Features	8.0
Build Quality	9.0
Value for money	8.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 23 Jun 2010

Confirmed purchaser Point & shoot

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: compact, light, easy to use in automatic mode
Bad points:: none

Ease of use	7.0
Image quality	9.0
Features	9.0
Build Quality	8.0
Value for money	8.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 18 May 2010

Confirmed purchaser Keen amateur

Score 8.0/10

Good points:: Excellent product. Easy to carry around. Good quality pictures. Easy to use in auto mode
Bad points:: Quite complicated and don't use all the features. (My own failing)

Ease of use	6.0
Image quality	8.0
Features	9.0
Build Quality	9.0
Value for money	7.0
Overall rating	8.0

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Confirmed purchase: 02 Mar 2010

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Product Features

Camera Type	Compact
There are 2 main types of camera: The SLR and the Compact. SLR stands for Single Lens Reflex. SLR cameras use a prism to reflect the exact image as seen through the lens and so offers a more accurate viewfinder. SLR cameras have detachable lenses offering greater flexibility if you wish to take a variety of different photographs. Compact cameras have a built in lens and an ‘above lens’ viewfinder which is less accurate but they are often cheaper, more sleekly designed and easier to carry anywhere with you to capture that moment perfectly without having to fiddle with complex settings or a bag full of lenses.
Resolution (Megapixels)	12.1

Optical zoom ratio	5
The amount by which the camera optics (lens) can bring the subject closer.
Screen size (Inches)	3
Screen size is measured diagonally from corner to corner.
Digital zoom ratio	4
Not to be confused with optical zoom, digital zoom enlarges a portion of the image thus simulating optical zoom. In doing so, some image quality is lost.
Type of image stabiliser	Optical Image Stabiliser
If a photo is taken at a slow shutter speed, or at a long focal length, the effects of ‘hand shake’ will be amplified. Some cameras come with built-in image stabilisation which is designed to act against this to produce sharper images. It’s great for low light shots without a tripod, like at a gig.
Touchscreen	Yes
Touchscreen technology allows you to move and click things directly on the screen using your finger or a stylus pen.
3D	No

Media format	SD Card
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
Media format	MMCplus Card
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
Media format	SDHC Card
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
PictBridge	Yes
An industry standard allowing images to be printed from camera to printer, without needing a computer. CIPA PictBridge Standard Website
Video recorder	Yes
Video recording functionality allows the capture of videos in mpeg or avi format which is great if you want to capture a whole scene, not just one moment.
Timer	Yes

Weight (g)	130
The weight of the product in grams.
Flash	Yes
Whether or not your camera has an in-built flash. Flashes are essential for fully capturing a low light image.
Body Only	Yes
dSLR cameras have detachable lenses and are sold in a variety of combinations. This facet lets you know whether the package your are considering comes bundled with a lens or whether it is just the body of the camera.
WiFi	No
Wifi allows you to connect your device to wireless routers or modems which allows you to connect to broadband internet.
Shortest shutter speed (Fractions of a second)	1/1
This is the fastest speed at which the camera can take a photo. Faster shutter speeds really freeze the action and are great for sports photography.
Longest shutter speed (Fractions of a second)	1/15
This is the longest exposure your camera will take. The longer you take a photo for, the more light is let in and the more motion is captured. Long shutter speeds can give fantastic, artistic results. Try photographing the night sky at 30s or longer to see how the rotation of the Earth causes the stars to curve through the scene.
Waterproof	No
If your camera is waterproof you will be able to film under water which is perfect for diving and snorkeling.
Viewfinder	Yes
USB port	Yes
Socket for connecting devices such as a computers and other components.
Dimensions (mm)	99.9x53.4x22.9
The size of the device in millimetres, in width x height x depth.
RAW Format	No
GPS Receiver	No

Release date	2009-08-25
The date the product was originally made available for purchase.
Height in mm	53.4

Width in mm	99.9

Depth in mm	22.9

Serial Shot Mode	Yes
Bluetooth	No
Bluetooth is a technology for the wireless transfer of data such as contacts, photos and music between mobile phones, computers and a host of other Bluetooth enabled devices. Read more about Bluetooth on Wikipedia
Autofocus	Yes
Changeable Lens	No
Highest focal length (Millimetres)	120

Lowest focal length (Millimetres)	24

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Manufacturer's Description

Featuring an ultra wide-angle 24mm lens, 5.0x optical zoom and an intuitive touch screen interface, the 12.1 Megapixel Digital IXUS 200 IS combines cutting-edge technology with stylish IXUS design.

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