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Canon Digital IXUS 950 IS Review

Author Cliff Smith
Published 17th Jul 2007
Manufacturer Canon
Price £226.09 (Exc VAT)
as reviewed £260.00 (Inc VAT)
Latest Price
Features Score 8 for Features
Image Quality Score 8 for Image Quality
Value Score 6 for Value
Overall Score 9 for Overall
Canon Digital IXUS 950 IS
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A range of general test shots are shown over the next two pages. In some cases, the full size image has been reduced for bandwidth purposes, and a crop taken from the original full resolution image has been placed below it to show the overall image quality. Some other pictures may be clicked to view the original full-size image.




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Do you think it's time I found another detail test shot, or is it useful to always be able to compare the same shot with different cameras? Either way, click on the image to see it full size or look at the 100 percent crop below.





While the lens provides plenty of fine detail, the image isn't as clear as some cameras I've tested recently. Still very good though.





The excellent Canon lens produces very little barrel distortion at wide angle.




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The IXUS 950 IS has a wide-angle end equivalent to 35mm, which is about the same as most pocket compacts. If you want real 28mm wide angle, go for the 850 IS instead.





The lens sharpness only really falls off at the very corner of the frame at wide angle.




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The 140mm-equivalent telephoto end of the zoom range is more useful, but other cheaper cameras have longer lenses.



 

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