'The G12, which updates the acclaimed G11, is an option for those who want better pictures and better features than a less well specified compact will deliver, but don't actually want to go the whole hog and plump for a DSLR.'
'the camera is replete with advanced shooting features.'
'This is a great step-up camera for anyone who feels shackled by automated settings as well as a great on-the-go camera for anyone accustomed to a DSLR. '
'brilliant camera'
'It has a host of new specifications and features that should make it a superior camera to its predecessor. '
'the SD880 is nice-looking, easy to hold, and feels sturdy in your hands.'
'The body is smooth and there's no area that promotes any sort of secure feel when holding the camera, particularly one-handed, so like most cameras of this size and shape the SD880 cries out for use of the wrist strap to avoid drops.'
'the various doors on the camera body feel fairly sturdy.'
'This camera doesn't do anything poorly, and does a host of things quite well.'
'At 3.75 inches wide and just over 1 inch thick, the unit is slightly too big to park comfortably in a shirt pocket'
'It is a lightweight and compact digital camera, allowing the camera to fit unobtrusively into a small purse or shirt-pocket, and be whipped out easily to capture a memorable moment.'
'a generous 11 Scene modes keep the camera approachable for beginners'