Canon PowerShot SD1100IS 8MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Silver)

I had a old sony for 6 years before I purchased this camera hoping to get a new point-shot with new technology for better picture. It doesn't do any better except the increase pixels.

I like the canon brand and there style of cameras ...but i think this cam is pricey and there are cheaper brands that deliver the same quality pics at higher mp for less.

I purchased this camera based upon the reviews from
some of the more notable review sites and was somewhat
disappointed in the image quality both indoors and
under less than full bright sunlight. It would be
a great camera for a kid to play with but not especially
for a photographer. All images appear fuzzy and soft
to me under any situation other than ideal light. The
start up time and focusing time is a bit better than
the competition but that's the only advantage that I can
see in this toy camera. I have a 2 megapixel old Olympus
camera that takes sharper and better exposed indoor shots.

I guess the trade off is that if you want something that
you can fit in your shirt pocket or a toy for a kid than
this would be a good choice. This is not a camera for
those of us who like sharp well focused image quality.

And what is it with the white balance? AWFUL indeed!
All indoor shots have this yellow cast that I find
objectionable. Save your money and look at some offerings
from Olympus or one of the other manufacturers.

I sold mine on ebay and bought a Finepix f50fd for about the
same price. The difference in image quality is like night and
day.

I WAS GIVEN ONE A FEW YEARS AGO. THIS ONE SHOULD BE JUST THAT MUCH BETTER. IT IS ALSO A GIFT.

I own an Elph SD450 5MP, which I thought nothing could beat for the quality of pictures and movie clips it took. I ordered this one to update my camera and was not disappointed. Canon photos tend to be bluish or dark but that is easily corrected in the computer or with the camera settings. I was pleasantly surprised by the clarity of photos, particularly when using the standard zoom. I also like the movie mode which has been improved over my 450. I gave it 4 instead of 5 because I hoped it was more compact, but it is a tad thicker and bigger all around than the 450. Still, it's a great camera to keep in a purse or briefcase in case the perfect photo opportunity should present itself.