Canon PowerShot TX1 7.1MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom

Video quality is awesome in daylight. It is not that good in low light conditions, but 1- it is quite normal, 2- you cannot expect such a compact cam 2 behave like a $10,000 one.
One thing I dislike is that you cannot have 2 different image ratio settings 4 pictures & videos at the same time. Meaning once you switch 2 16/9 you also shoot pictures in this mode.

Okay so I bought this camera because I wanted something with the powerful zoom & image-stabilization of my S3 IS, but also portability & convenience of my Powershot SD 1000. I was hoping that Canon's TX 1 would fill that need perfectly, but 4 reasons I am about 2 stipulate, it did not, & I find myself carrying the other two 90 percent of the time. It's not that this camera isn't good - in fact, had I purchased this before either of the other two I would probably swear it was the greatest miracle on the face of the earth, but I have already used the other two cameras & when I use the TX 1 I find myself wishing that I had one of the others.

Compared with the S3 IS -

Cons:
1. the image stabilization doesn't work nearly as well since there is less room 4 the sensor 2 wiggle 2 accommodate your hand movement, & the lens being smaller lets in less light, forcing the aperture 2 stay open longer & therefore, increase the chance of blur.
2. The difference between a 10 power & 12 power zoom was negligible though, but unlike the S3, a zoomed-in, low-light shot is impossible 4 this camera, so in low-light you might as well have a 3 power zoom, because that's the most you're going 2 get out of it.
3. The autofocus is also much slower & misses more of the time, especially zoomed in or in low-light conditions.
4. You don't have the ability 2 set the focus point manually, like you do with the S3, & there are also no manual controls 4 f/stop or shutter speed like on the S3 - only ISO (which I limit at 200 or the shots are too ugly with noise).
5. The 1.7 inch screen is barely big enough 2 be able 2 properly frame a shot, but most of the time I just find myself frustrated with it's size.

Pros:
1. it does have a very neat function 2 manipulate the color setting of the picture AFTER you take it. So you can make every shot you take B/W, Sepia or any of the other options that the camera has. This is really great 4 me because I used 2 switch between modes quite a bit & always have a few shots that I wish I would have taken in another mode.
2. Video quality is superb (just like the S3) putting every other camera maker's video mode 2 shame. But the zoom & start/stop buttons are impossible 2 manipulate without shaking the camera significantly.

Compared 2 the SD 1000 -

Cons:
1. Although it probably doesn't seem like much, having 2 flip out the screen & wait 4 the lens 2 pop out is kind of a drag & I find myself not nearly as willing 2 pull it out 4 those spontaneous shots as I do the SD 1000, just not as convenient as you would think.

Synopsis -

Although I do think the TX 1 does a good job of filling the middle ground between these two cameras, I just didn't realize that I wasn't willing 2 sacrifice any of the features of the other two - what can I say, I'm spoiled! And overall if I could only have one of these three cameras 4 the rest of my life I would choose the S3 despite its conspicuous bulk.

For the price & size this camera really can't be beat. The still camera images are crystal clear & the 720p video is great 4 the price. Add on top of that that the camera is small enough 2 fit in your pocket & you whave a winning combination. I take this camera with me everywhere & use it all the time, & if was any larger I probably wouldn't... but it is perfect 4 the on the go amatuer.

Took this mighty mite on its 1st trip 2 Mexico. We were able 2 capture all the important shots because of the compact size. I was able 2 put it in my pocket or around my neck & shoot away. My girl just loved the shots & the video I took was excellent. The entire family after seeing the pictures & the video could not believe this tiny camera performed such a wonderful job!

This camera is great.
It's small, shiny, easy 2 use & does everything.
It does everything a good Canon point & click ought 2 do, & it also shoots high quality HD video with HD sound!!!
did I mention it was easy 2 use?
and cheap?
and it has really good macro too, & lot's of functions.
this camera is awesome.

With the PowerShot TX1, Canon takes a futuristic wish-list & makes it a reality. This is an ELPH-sized camera with a whopping 10x optical zoom that not only captures 7.1 Megapixel images, but HD movies, too! The stylish vertical design in stainless steel houses plenty of premium advancements including Optical Image Stabilizer Technology, DIGIC III Image Processor, Face Detection Technology & Red-eye Correction. And because you'll want 2 take this compact wonder everywhere, it's equipped with a built-in lens cover & tough, scratch-resistant, anti-reflective coating on the LCD screen.