Canon PowerShot A1000 IS, 10 MP, 3648 x 2736 pixels, 1/2.3", CCD, 4x, Silver Canon PowerShot A1000 IS. Megapixel (approx.): 10 MP, Image sensor size: 1/2.3", Sensor type: CCD, Maximum image resolution: 3648 x 2736 pixels. Optical zoom: 4x, Digital zoom: 4x. Maximum video resolution: 640 x 480 pixels. Display diagonal: 6.35 cm (2.5"). Weight: 155 g. Product colour: Silver http://reviews.cnet.co.uk/digitalcameras/0,39030233,49302249,00.htm The Canon PowerShot A1000 IS might not blow your socks off with its design, but if you want a 10-megapixel pocket camera with the convenience of AA batteries, an optical viewfinder, optical image stabilisation and a low price, this camera has them -... Viewfinder; simple operation; low price Limited shooting controls; mixed performance For the money Canon is asking, the A1000 IS has very good photo quality. Colour, contrast and white balance are particularly striking and although it's fairly slow, its design is well thought-out and even a novice will find its manual controls easy to... http://www.cameras.co.uk/reviews/canon-powershot-a1000-is.cfm The Canon Powershot A1000 IS is a step up from the most basic digital cameras. For example it has a viewfinder, image stabilisation plus extra options for colours and flash. There are also a number of options within the menu that allow you to fine tune... http://www.digitalversus.com/digital-camera/canon-powershot-a1000-p3714/test.html With their Powershot A1000 IS, Canon are looking to attract beginners by putting the emphasis on its ease-of-use and stabilized 4x optical zoom.HandlingThis camera benefits from a good finish quality - one thats better, in fact, than on some of Canon... Optical image stabilization, Good color handling, Rapid autofocus, Macro mode up to 3 cm Poor resolution on the LCD screen, No wide angle, No zoom in video mode, Weak burst mode, No manual mode