‘Foveon’s X3 microchip works by capturing three times the colour resolution of comparable image sensors found in today’s digital cameras.’ - BBC News | SCI/TECH | Digital camera chip challenges film

   I was going to buy an [IXUS](http://www.digital-ixus.com/) but I don't think I'll bother now. [Thanks to [Will](http://www.lost-socks.com/) for the link]