If your compact camera needs to be seriously compact in size, look no further than the new Digital IXUS range from Canon.

First up is the IXUS 100 IS, claimed to be the slimmest camera Canon has produced, but showing size isn't everything with a 12 megapixel sensor, 3x optical zoom, Scene Detection technology for the right settings, image stabilisation and HD video shooting, complete with HDMI-out for your TV. Silver, gold, black and red is the colour choice, price is £299.

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