"Canon now has no less than 27 models in its digital compact range, filling every possible niche in the market. The five models in the S series are aimed at users who are looking for something more capable than a snapshot camera, but not as complex as a semi-pro or SLR model. The new S80 is the top of the S range at the moment, and offers eight megapixel resolution, a useful range of creative features, the latest DIGIC II image processing engine and a superb 3.6x optical zoom lens. Despite its power and creative potential, it still manages to be stylish, compact and easy to use. However all these good things come at a price, and the S80 will set you back a not inconsiderable £498.99, which is an awful lot of money for a compact camera"Although it is scarily expensive, the PowerShot S80 really delivers. It has a large number of creative options, and delivers results that are tremendous. The body and design of the camera seem to be as good as others in the Powershot line. According to the review, if you got the money, it’s one of the best compact cameras you can buy.