Billed as the slimmest ever digital IXUS model the camera offers 12.1 megapixels, 3 x optical zoom, optical Image Stabilizer and two special glass-moulded UA lenses.

Thise model is on sale both in-store and online now and is one of the eight new cameras that Canon have just released and added to the Jessops portfolio of digital cameras, equipment and accessories.

The IXUS 100 IS also offers the option to shoot movies in HD (1280 x 720 30fps) and playback through your HDMI connection on a big screen.

Priced at £299 (US$427) The Canon IXUS 100 IS is available now in black with red, silver and blue available to order.