Looking for an uncomplicated snapshot camera that will slide easily into a top pocket to be carried around at all times and whipped out when that random photo opportunity presents itself?

Good value given the build; feature and performance; large LCD screen; better than expected noise-free results at higher light sensitivity settings

Nothing much in the way of manual control; lack of any handgrip at all; familiar budget digicam bugbears such as pixel fringing

Check out my full review of the Canon PowerShot ELPH 100 HS (also known as the IXUS 115 HS). The camera is the most affordable ELPH in Canon's 2011 camera lineup but still packs the same 12 megapixel CMOS used in more expensive models, a 3 inch LCD and Full HD 1080p movie mode.

Shot-to-shot speed – 1 shot every 1.6 seconds, very fast, Flash recharge time using a fully charged battery – 4 seconds, decent, Optical zoom speed (from wide-angle to telephoto) – 1.5 seconds, very fast, Small and stylish, well-built camera; very legible display, Lots of scene modes; useful...

Small navigation pad and zoom controller; No manual exposure controls; 3 inch display is low in resolution and it shows; No optical zoom and continuous AF while recording movies; No automatic ‘sweep' panorama mode; No high-speed burst mode at full-resolution; Slight color fringing and prominent...

Photo quality is amazing (Like ALL Canon cameras), it has hundreds of settings and features. Definitely the best camera for the price! I suggest an 16GB or higher SD card, because you will not want to put this camera down, so much fun to use!

The PowerShot ELPH 100 HS ($199) is the entry-level model in Canon's stylish and compact ELPH lineup. It's the follow-up to the PowerShot SD1300 IS, which came out on top in our 2010 Budget Camera Shootout .

It's not easy to make a mid-range camera stand out from the competition, and yet the market for £150 to £200 cameras is key to many manufacturers' success.

High-quality build and materials used; Good picture quality up to 800 ISO; Good picture quality at telephoto settings; 1080p HD video mode with sharp picture quality; Easy to use

Lens could be sharper at wide-angle settings; No stereo sound or optical zoom in video mode; Could be more responsive; Low-def screen; Flat buttons set flush into the casing aren't always practical

Pros : Small, smooth, and easily pocketable; Smart Auto makes scene choices for you; Big 3-inch LCD; Good 11x14-inch prints from ISO 100 to 800; Night Scene mode; Full HD video.

Small and smooth design makes it very pocketable; Multiple colors available; Plenty of optional modes if you want them; 4x wide-angle zoom with optical image stabilization; Smart Auto makes Scene settings choices for you; Good 3-inch LCD; Well-placed controls; Full HD video; Dedicated movie record

Buttons may be too small for those with large hands; Color shift in yellows makes some colors seem muted; Some noticeable chromatic aberration at wide-angle; Slightly lower-than-average battery life; High-speed burst wasn't quite as fast as advertised in our tests; Plastic center piece feels

Point-and-shoots tend to concern themselves with extra features to stand out from the dozens of choices. Touchscreens, long zoom-ranges, share buttons, and special effects are all well and dandy, but the Canon PowerShot ELPH 100 HS ( MSRP $199) succeeds where it actually matters: excellent image...

Great color accuracy; Very effective noise reduction

Less bells and whistles than its siblings; Small body means cramped controls

The 100 HS takes arguably the best photos of any sub-$200 camera on the market. It can capture decent shots even in challenging settings, and in ideal conditions-outdoors on a bright, sunny day-its images are bright and clear with true-to-life colors.

Had a ixus 100 before, 115 hs is better at most things, f 2.8 makes it easier to take pictures indoors without a flash. Shoots well in full HD, but unfortunately only the digital zoom då.Går to take decent series of pictures. Watch Pure purchases!

The IXUS 115 is a nifty compact that will fit in your pocket, but won't dent it with a heavy price. Point-and-shoot users will enjoy the images it takes, and the addition of decent, but not class-leading, HD video adds to the appeal. The 115 HS is available in pink, blue and silver.

Compact; lightweight and stylish; Comes with 1080p HD video; Well priced

Autofocus struggles in low light; Some images can be soft; Slow performance