Canon PowerShot SD550 Digital Camera

#1 (fit in pocket) Camera to date

By JustinL  Nov 7, 2005 | 118 out of 123 found this Canon PowerShot SD550 review helpful

Pros: Size, 2.5" LCD Screen, Picture Quality, Features, User Friendly

Cons: Some Buttons too small

I am a designer and amateur photographer who was looking for a SMALL, power-packed camera that takes nice, clean, CRISP pictures. After buying and returning the sony t7 in only a weeks time, (would not recommend the t7!), I decided to do more researc...h and look back into Canon's line as well as other top of the market small(point and shoot/ultra compact) cameras. After doing some time-consuming research i narrowed my choices down to the SD550 and the Casio z750. I have used a few Canon's in the past and have always been pleased by the picture quality and user features. I went with the Canon and after using it for 2 weeks I am beyond pleased with it!! Here's a small wrap up: Pros: - Image Quality - EXCELLENT - User Functions - easy to navigate through the menus, - fluid, simple. - 2.5" LCD Screen - Res is great and would recommend an (LCD protector) to keep the screen clean - MACRO mode - absolete for a camera of its size - Manual Controls - not too many, but ha Read more Less