Granted, looks should be a long way down any intending camera buyer's checklist but there is no escaping the fact the IXUS 870 IS is one very pretty piece of technology. Our model is the "gold" finished version, which looks almost like a piece of jewellery. It's about the size of a pack of playing cards, which means it fits easily into a pocket or handbag.

Beneath its good looks, the 870 packs serious photographic technology.


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