Just Posted: Our Full, Hands-on Review of the Canon PowerShot SD980 IS

We just finished up working with one of Canon's latest ultra-compacts, the 12-megapixel PowerShot SD980 IS (aka the IXUS 200 IS in Europe).

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The first touch-screen model Canon has released, the SD980 continues the traditions of the Digital ELPH line by offering loads of high-end features, along with excellent performance and image quality.

Some of these high-end features include:
  • 12-megapixels
  • 5x optical zoom with 24mm (equivalent) wide anlge extreme
  • Lens-shift optical image stabilization system
  • 3.0-inch touch screen LCD
  • Smart Auto exposure control
  • Li-ion power source
  • SD/SDHC/MMC card slot
  • A compact and durable metal body
Check out Steve's Conclusion to see our complete thoughts on this new PowerShot camera. Also, stay tuned as we will be finalizing our reviews of the PowerShot SX20 IS, SX120 IS, and SD940 IS here in the coming week.