I call the Canon IXUS 105 now since about 4 weeks my own, and have tested them extensively. The image quality at low ISO values I find very gut.Makroaufnahmen succeed with the Canon very well and look really great. The optical zoom can bring even a little more distant objects get closer and he does well. My only point of criticism but not reflected in the rating assignment, eats to shoot in some low light. Where the Canon Ixus 105 other cameras is inferior. Noise and image artifacts are especially noticeable at higher ISO values. But it is however to acquire a genuine unbeatable price. Thus I speak a strong buy recommendation for Canon out. Super picture quality, enough setting options and ease of use for beginners in the camera world ....