Outstanding features: The IXUS 55 has a large, bright 2.5-inch TFT LCD and compact design.

It is a 5.3-megapixel camera with 3x optical zoom capable of capturing still images and video. Like other digicams, the IXUS 55 also has shooting preset modes and white balance settings.

It is also PictBridge enabled, so you can easily print your pictures.

The camera features Canon's DIGIC II Processor that enhances images.

Drawbacks: The IXUS 55 has no internal memory, but comes with a 16Mb SD card. The maximum capacity offered is 1Gb, which is low considering it is a portable media player.

Final word: A good-looking point-and-shoot camera that features style and performance. If looking for a Canon brand, look no further.

Cost: Rs 14,500