Canon PowerShot SD790 IS

1. Imaging-Resource.com

Imaging Resource does heavy testing and produces credible reviews, the main drawback being that lots of cameras are listed as Dave's Picks, which doesn't narrow things down. The gist is the Canon SD790 IS does everything pretty well, but if you shoot a lot of landscapes, the 3X optical zoom and 28mm wide-angle lens probably won't cut it.

Review: Canon SD790 IS Review, Mike Pasini, Siegfried Weidelich and Stephanie Boozer, Sept. 5, 2008

2. Digital Camera Resource Page

DCRP not only performs solid testing but provides numerous samples, including video, so you can see if a camera meets your needs. Owner/reviewer Jeff Keller says the Canon PowerShot SD790 IS has the same image flaws as other cameras in its class but notes battery life is good.

Review: DCRP Review: Canon PowerShot SD790 IS Digital ELPH, Jeff Keller, July 24, 2008

3. CNET

CNet, a reliable source of reviews based on solid testing, gives the Canon PowerShot SD790 IS 3.5 out of five stars, with about two dozen owner ratings combining for a slightly higher score. Bottom line is good photos, flawed design and just a 3X lens.

Review: Canon PowerShot SD790 IS Review, Lori Grunin, July 8, 2008

4. PCMag.comDetails/Subscribe

PC Magazine thoroughly tests products, so the Editors' Choice it gives the Canon PowerShot SD790 IS has some meaning. Reviewer David Gussman raves about the image quality, but doesn't like the control wheel and wishes the wide-angle lens were wider.

Review: Canon PowerShot SD790 IS Review, David Gussman, April 4, 2008

5. ConsumerReports.orgDetails/Subscribe

Consumer Reports rates more than 60 digicams, including the Canon PowerShot SD790 IS, behind a subscribers-only wall. While there are individual reviews on the cameras beyond the rankings chart, they are shorter than some available for free elsewhere.

Review: Digital Cameras, Editors of Consumer Reports

6. StevesDigicams.com

Reviews are very thorough here -- in fact, probably more than you'll want to read -- but too many cameras make the "best" lists to make this a first stop for narrowing your choices. The Canon PowerShot SD790 IS Review makes a "best" list, the gist being it does the job and is well-built.

Review: Canon PowerShot SD790 IS Review, Editors of Steve's Digicams, April 17, 2008

7. Amazon.com

The Canon PowerShot SD790 IS gets an extremely high overall score based on more than 120 owner reviews, only about ten giving it fewer than four out of five stars and the vast majority giving it five. Even some who like the camera overall say the manual controls are too small.

Review: Canon PowerShot SD790IS 10MP Digital Camera, Contributors to Amazon.com