Canon PowerShot SD990 IS / Digital IXUS 980 IS / IXY 3000 IS

image quality, usability

92% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Good image quality, 720p video mode, excellent build quality and design

Limited manual modes and options, too expensive, noise levels could be lower

The Canon IXUS 990 IS is a great compact camera that combines impressive image quality with an elegant design. However, when it comes to bang for your buck, there are several better deals on the market.

Very high resolution, sharp images, manual shooting mode, incredibly stylish

Some corner softening

Another fantastic compact from Canon, the IXUS 980 IS takes everything that was great about past units and adds manual shooting modes, a very smooth design and a higher resolution sensor, making this one of the best high-end compacts on the market.

The Canon IXUS 980 IS exemplifies just why Canon is so highly regarded as a brand. It is a superb camera, built up to a standard rather than down to a price, combining stylish but functional design, superior build quality, class-leading performance, a...

Easy to use ; Plenty of picture modes ; Fantastic picture quality

In fully automatic mode, the Ixus 980 IS has a great habit of combining all its impressive technology to deliver great results almost every time. Better still, there's plenty of creative freedom in Program and Manual modes. It's Canon's best Ixus to date

Excellent image quality. Full manual operation. Speedy boot and recycle times. Very little shutter lag.

Expensive. Somewhat bulky. Can't record high-def video. Just average noise scores.

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LCD screen is great, good zoom

Dial on rear a bit fiddly, expensive

If you must have a compact camera but need lots of pixels and a decent zoom then the 990IS is certainly a top performer. The range of functions and features is good and it’s easy to use. Image quality is very good with very little to be concerned about...

Good low ISO image quality, all-metal build and curvy design, features

High ISO image noise, some controls slow to use, organic curvy design might not be to everyone’s taste

But I’m glad to say, the Canon Digital IXUS 980 IS, while being unorthodox in its styling, is more than capable at taking cracking pictures and while that organic, swooping design might put some off, its imaging performance certainly will not.