Canon unveils new 10 MP Digital Ixus 85 IS, 90 IS and 970 IS digital cameras

Canon is expanding its Digital Ixus range of compact cameras with three new 10Mp models. The 10Mp Canon Digital Ixus 85 IS replaces the 70 IS - the best selling digital camera of last year. The Digital Ixus 970 IS sits at the top of the range and is described by Canon as its "most optically advanced" digital camera. It is priced at £299. The 10Mp camera has a 5x optical zoom, 2.5in LCD screen and a multi-control dial for scrolling through menus, changing settings and reviewing images. It comes in a two-tone metallic finish.The Canon Digital Ixus 85 IS is a direct replacement for the popular (Canon says it sold 2.8 million of them last year) Digital Ixus 70 IS.

The new model costs £239 and has a 3x optical zoom lens, a 2.5in LCD screen and 19 shooting modes. The Ixus 85 IS sports the same silver casing as its predecessor but Canon has tweaked its looks to give the Ixus line-up "softer curves". There's also a bold lens ring and edging details in piano black or silver.

The Digital Ixus 970 IS sits at the top of the range and is described by Canon as its "most optically advanced" digital camera. It is priced at £299. The 10Mp camera has a 5x optical zoom, 2.5in LCD screen and a multi-control dial for scrolling through menus, changing settings and reviewing images. It comes in a two-tone metallic finish.

The Canon Digital Ixus 85 IS is a direct replacement for the popular (Canon says it sold 2.8 million of them last year) Digital Ixus 70 IS.The new model costs £239 and has a 3x optical zoom lens, a 2.5in LCD screen and 19 shooting modes. The Ixus 85 IS sports the same silver casing as its predecessor but Canon has tweaked its looks to give the Ixus line-up "softer curves". There's also a bold lens ring and edging details in piano black or silver.

The Canon PowerShot SD790 IS comes with a 35- to 106mm-equivalent, f/2.8 -4.9, 3x optical zoom lens. This model sacrifices the optical viewfinder for a nice, large 3-inch LCD and features a sleek design with flat-button controls. It ships at the end of March for $349.99.

The Canon PowerShot SD890IS sports a 37- to 185mm-equivalent, f/3.2-5.7, 5x optical zoom lens with an improved image stabilization system, which can correct up to four stops (vs. three in the other two offerings), according to Canon. The 2.5-inch LCD leaves room for an optical viewfinder (though I’d rather have a larger LCD). Suggested retail price will be $399.99 when it ships in early April.
The Canon PowerShot SD790 IS comes with a 35- to 106mm-equivalent, f/2.8 -4.9, 3x optical zoom lens. This model sacrifices the optical viewfinder for a nice, large 3-inch LCD and features a sleek design with flat-button controls. It ships at the end of March for $349.99.