Canon PowerShot SD30 (IXY Digital L3 / Digital IXUS i Zoom)

size, durability

image quality, usability, performance, lens

91% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Cool enough for James Bond, good features, nice button layout

Images could use a little work, requires a cradle

Perfect for the fashion conscious buyer, this little great looking camera performs most functions adequately.

Very portable, lightweight, and stylish. Good daylight picture quality.

Small LCD. Average performance. Poor video features.

The Canon PowerShot SD30 Digital Elph makes a nice impression, but its packaging may outshine its performance.

Bottom line - if you're in the market for a stylish little point-n-shoot that can be tucked away just about anywhere, the Canon PowerShot SD30 Digital Elph might be the camera for you. It offers great image quality and performance, all with the features a

The AF could do with being a bit quicker, and a longer zoom would be good, but it’s still a gem

This is one of the best ultracompacts around. If you want a simple point-and-shooter that looks amazing, feels great to use and takes top shots, the i zoom can't be beaten. Just remember you're paying a premium for the styling and don't expect a huge...

Wi-Fi capability includes full remote control and capture; ultracompact design; excellent burst capabilities; low shutter lag.

Cannot e-mail from camera as with Kodak's EasyShare One; no remote capture via USB; few manual controls or scene modes; image quality far from stellar.

The Canon SD430 is the only consumer-level choice out there for wireless remote shooting and capture, but it's an otherwise average camera.

Both sexy and practical ; Includes a remote control for viewing photos on your TV ; Comes in four fashionable colours

Lacks a traditional viewfinder ; No direct I/O port

Performance Renowned for its precision and enhanced image quality, the i zoom builds upon Canons proprietary DIGIC II image processing chip, combining its sophisticated exterior with precision performance. We were generally surprised at how fast common...

The Canon Digital IXUS i Zoom is a descendant of the already famous digital IXUS family. Its very compact and stylishly designed; a real eye-catcher. The camera is easy to use; the compact dimensions with the size of a cell phone enable carrying the...