Canon PowerShot SD980/IXUS200 IS

Canon PowerShot SD980/IXUS200 IS Reviews

DPinterface reviews the Canon SD980/IXUS200 IS and writes;
“Image quality produced by the camera was pretty good in terms of noise and detail. The camera’s processing likes to keep noise reduction low whenever possible (a good thing) and doesn’t smudge details as much as the competition at higher ISO levels, making even ISO 1600/3200 suitable for generic small 4 x 6 prints (though you surely can’t discern fine details like hair). However, you will get issues related to the ambitious zoom range used on this lens, such as barrel distortion, edge softness and prominent color fringing.”
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CameraLabs reviews the Canon SD980/IXUS200 IS and writes;
“There are only a handful of models that offer a field of view as wide as that. Together with the camera’s 3in display, 720p video and exceptionally good image quality, it’s a combination that’s hard to beat.”
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ImagingResource reviews the Canon SD980/IXUS200 IS and writes;
“ISO 80 and 100 shots are usable at 16×20, but really look better at 13×19. ISO 200 shots hold up well at 13×19 from arm’s length, but again detail looks tighter at 11×14. ISO 400 shots are good at 11×14 inches too. ISO 800 shots are good at 5×7, except in low-contrast areas, where detail is softened by noise suppression. These images respond well to sharpening, though. ISO 1,600 are surprisingly usable at 5×7, and ISO 3,200 shots are usable at 4×6.”
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DCR reviews the Canon SD980/IXUS200 IS and writes;
“What the PowerShot SD980 IS does best is show off. Flipping through images with a swipe of the LCD or a flick of the wrist is sure to please a small crowd of friends and family. However, no camera is going to inspire any real “wow” factor if the images don’t look as good as the interface. The SD980 delivers dependable image quality whether or not you choose to utilize the touch screen..”
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Pocket-Lint reviews the Canon SD980/IXUS200 IS and writes;
“IXUS 200 IS is very nice to use and the active screen technology is great, particularly when selecting the focus point on the screen or the vertical shutter trigger. Image quality and movie picture quality is excellent and so, overall, the Canon IXUS 200 IS should be high on your list possible cameras to buy if you’re in the market for a compact such as this.”
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CNET.uk reviews the Canon SD980/IXUS200 IS and writes;
“We like: Good zoom range; decent lens quality; effective touchscreen controls. We don’t like: Black borders on the LCD display when shooting stills; over-sensitive rear control dial; weak definition at high ISOs. CNET UK judgement: With the Digital IXUS 200 IS, Canon seems to have aimed for steady evolution rather than technical innovation. The 200 is a perfectly decent camera, but it’s far from a must-have”
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ePhotozine reviews the Canon SD980/IXUS200 IS and writes;
“Apart from the noise issue, the camera is pretty fast, takes sharp pictures and is responsive. For that reason, the Canon IXUS 200 IS is a perfectly decent camera to own. If you’re part of the innovation crowd that need the newest stuff first or something that has a novelty feature, then you should get this camera..”
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BuyNShoot reviews the Canon SD980/IXUS200 IS and writes;
“Often, images are pin sharp, vibrant and well exposed, particularly outdoors under natural lighting conditions, while indoors and under lower light conditions image noise become more obvious and some heavy in-camera processing results in a loss of detail and sharpness.”
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CNET reviews the Canon SD980/IXUS200 IS and writes;
“The Canon PowerShot SD980 IS is a very good touch-screen camera for those on the fence about using a touch-screen camera.”
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Cameras.uk reviews the Canon SD980/IXUS200 IS and writes;
“The Canon IXUS 200 IS does a decent enough job for a pocket camera. It has a good balance of features, appears to be well made and has a touch of style to it. Key features include an extreme wide angle lens and High Definition movies.”
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CNET.Asia reviews the Canon SD980/IXUS200 IS and writes;
“Pictures from the Ixus 200 IS generally looked decent with accurate colors and vibrant hues. Digital artifacts were kept to a minimal and we liked how the noise reduction engine cleaned up the image without introducing too many speckles…Pictures taken at the base ISO of 80 looked clean with almost no smudging of details.”
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PhotographyBlog reviews the Canon SD980/IXUS200 IS and writes;
“starting lower than most point and shoot compacts courtesy of an ISO 80 setting, the IXUS 200 IS does rather well, keeping noise at low levels until ISO 800 and delivering a relatively ‘clean’ shot also at ISO 1600 setting, albeit with an overall softening of detail.”
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PCMag reviews the Canon SD980/IXUS200 IS and writes;
” the center of the SD980′s image is very sharp, averaging 2231 lines per picture height. By comparison, the Panasonic ZR1 is also sharp, but averages only 2029 lines.”
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LetsGoDigital reviews the Canon SD980/IXUS200 IS and writes;
“We really like the Canon Digital IXUS 200 IS camera. Even for a DSLR photographer, it is a pleasure to carry around a camera without constantly being aware of it in your pocket. The ease of taking a picture and the fun of operating the camera contribute to the overall positive feeling we have about the IXUS 200 IS..”
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Steve’sDigicams reviews the Canon SD980/IXUS200 IS and writes;
“Performance is very good, and we only found a few minor issues including the weak flash, and small amounts of noise in the dark areas of all our images. Overall it is a great ultra-compact camera that can be stored away in a pocket or purse with absolutely no trouble.”
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HardwareZone reviews the Canon SD980/IXUS200 IS and writes;
“The IXUS 200 IS has a far more appealing design and appearance. As a point-and-shoot, the IXUS 200 IS manages to give above average imaging quality.”
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KenRockwell reviews the Canon SD980/IXUS200 IS and writes;
“If you know what you’re doing, you can shoot just about anything with a little camera like this. The only thing it can’t do well is shoot moving things like kids, sports and action, but if your subject holds still, you’re good to go so long as you brace it on something for longer exposures.”
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TechRadar reviews the Canon SD980/IXUS200 IS and writes;
“Top stuff. A few more manual features wouldn’t go amiss, but we’re willing to trade them off for the gorgeous body and excellent pictures.”
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CNET.au reviews the Canon SD980/IXUS200 IS and writes;
“Good: Touchscreen is responsive • Nice interface • Good pictures with punchy colours. Bad: Poor performance compared to other compacts • Why does a touchscreen camera have a whole host of buttons? We’re confused”
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