I had read many years the Ixus 85 which broke down to me, and was looking for a camera with the same functions. The Ixus 125 meets exactly my expectations: Handy (in your pocket), lightweight, discreet, fits comfortably in your hand (the buttons are indeed all sunk, but can be personalized with normal wide fingers still well and clearly serve); in principle, already great picture quality and filigree automatic - and beyond a lot of settings, if it should even be a little more sophisticated photo (exposure adaptable, more self-timer programs ... have by no means tried everything). Great special programs (Color Accent, ... ditto) add variety to your holiday album. Some of the effects are luxury, but the package is worth 150 Euros to me. The disadvantage of this camera is clearly the rickety plastic cover on the battery compartment with a wobbly hinge and locking - that would not be (the rest of the casing is made of metal and has a solid) is, in my opinion, a predetermined breaking point. That was when the Ixus 85 already otherwise, the hinge of the lid had broken off after a short time. The lid of the Ixus 125 is still sitting "exposed" to the housing area as the Vorvorvorgänger. For only 4 of otherwise clear 5 Stars.