Canon PowerShot S5 IS

Advantages: Image Stabilizer, Continuous Shooting Mode, Externally Mounted Flash Capability, Large LCD Monitor, Color Effects Editing
Disadvantages: Lens Cap Pops Off Easily

...a new addition to the Canon Sx IS series. The new LCD monitor and view finder is larger, making it easy to customize your settings (which can be saved) and frame the perfect shot. I'm far sighted, so the larger monitor is perfect for me! The S5 IS has many new editing features as well, such as the ability to add color effects and sound memos to still images. Home decorating with black and white or sepia toned photos is very popular now and the "My ... Read review

Advantages: Picture quality, special effects, plenty of features.
Disadvantages: Slow flash recharge, SD card location.

...IS series (and many other Canon models), so I'll just focus on the new/unique features. The most notable for me was the addition of a flash accessory mount. With all the professional features this camera has, it was always a little disappointing that you couldn't use an external, more powerful flash. The fold display is considerably larger than in previous models and will be welcomed by those who use it often. The ISO setting can no be set as high ... Read review

Advantages: quality for the price
Disadvantages: none

I have had my Cannon S5 IS for about three months now and I love it so much. When shopping for it I compared it to other comparable cameras and it won hands down. For the price you can't beat it. It has been reliable and trustworthy. The battery life has been better than I expected. The only thing I don't like is having to be nearly perfectly still to keep the picture from being blurred. The colors come out as if it was a high dollar camera. The ease ... Read review

Excellent camera - great buy for the money. Takes great quality pictures - user friendly controls - love the pull out LCD screen. Only negatives - flash doesn't automatically pop up when needed (you have to remember to raise it each time you want to use it) and the lens cap does not stay on at all. Fix those two things and this camera is perfect for those of us who want a bit more than what you can get from a point and shoot and not quite as advanced as the SLR. Plus I love the video capabilities. I would by this again and have had friends purchase this camera and love it.