I've been a frequent visitor pf Dpreview almost as long as I have been on this site.
It's the reason I picked up a Minolta DIMAGE 7.
5.2 mega pixels, takes some really nice photographs a bit more $$ But it shound fit the Empeg crowd well.
I also have and use a Cannon Powershot A20 for regular stuff, takes great pictures and is only slightly larger as compared to the IXUS 300. also has a 3X zoom as compared to the 2X in the IXUS 300.
Other than that the features and specs are almost identical.
Oh and it's cheaper.
They are both excellent cameras but will always choose the DIMAGE 7 for serious shots.

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