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10-megapixel effective recording * 2-1/2" color LCD screen * real image optical zoom viewfinder * 3X optical zoom (4X digital/12X total zoom) * optical image stabilization * 35mm equivalent lens focal length: 35-105mm * top JPEG resolution: 3648 x 2736 * face detection automatically sets focus, exposure, flash, and white balance for better portraits * motion detection calculates subject movement and sets ideal exposure and sensitivity to reduce blur *
Customer Review :
Comparing Canon PowerShot Digital ELPH cameras
As a travel writer I spend a lot of time at Walt Disney World, and Canon PowerShot Digital Elphs are the most common cameras I see. Families seem to love them, because they're so easy to carry and operate. About the size of a deck of playing cards, each of these "pocket cameras" really do slip right into a pants pocket, and their rectangular designs make them easy to grip. Best of all, they all take good photos. (How do I know? Because I've actually gotten to use every one of these models. Nearly every day guests ask me to take photos of them with their own cameras, which most often are Canon PowerShot Digital Elphs.)
Here's my breakdown of the ten bestselling Digital Elph models. Any of the first six are superb choices:
1ST PLACE: SD1100 IS
An update to the SD1000 (see below), this 2008 8MP beauty adds image stabilization, a slightly longer zoom (38-114 mm), another MP of photo size and a small indent on the right side for a better grip. Plus it comes in colors! My daughter has a blue one and uses it every single day. During school days the image stabilization made a real difference in her on-the-bus shots. With that heavy of use hers has gotten scratched up a bit, but the marks are small and hardly noticeable.
2ND PLACE: SD870 IS
The ELPH to buy if you want a wide-angle lens. Slightly thicker than the SD1100 IS, this 8MP model doesn't have an optical viewfinder which makes it tough to use in bright sunlight, otherwise there's little not to love. My husband uses one as a comp camera, to compose shots for the travel guide "The Complete Guide to Walt Disney World."
3RD PLACE: SD770 IS (The camera on this page)
Just released in May, this 10 MP model is, in a way, an update of the SD1100 IS (see above). I rate it lower because it costs about $50 more and doesn't come in colors. On the other hand, it has a longer battery life than the 1100 and features an improved LCD screen that is very easy to view. As for photo quality, I can't tell the difference.
4TH PLACE: SD950 IS
There's a lot to like in this 12.1 MP camera. First off, it's gorgeous. The body, though a little thick, is titanium. An upgrade to the SD850 IS (see below), it has a 3.7x zoom lens and adds manual controls as well as the ability to stitch together panoramic images. The only reason I don't rate it higher is the price.
5TH PLACE: SD890 IS
Want a long zoom lens? Here's your baby, a 2008 10 MP model with a 5x zoom. Also has the new bright LCD screen and all the other 2008 Canon goodies. The most expensive Canon PowerShot ELPH.
6TH PLACE: SD790 IS
With the same 10 MP image sensor and 3x zoom lens as the SD770 IS, this 2008 model stands out only for its larger 3-inch LCD display and, as a result, lack of optical viewfinder. The rear controls are different, too, with a flatter design that uses fewer buttons.
7TH PLACE: SD1000
In my opinion there's no reason to buy this 7.1 MP model. Released in 2007, it's been replaced by the SD1100 IS (see above). The SD1000 is a fine camera but it doesn't have image stabilization, a key feature of the 2008 lineup.
8TH PLACE: SD850 IS
The ancestor to the SD890 IS, this 8 MP Elph combines a 4x zoom and 8 MP photo size with an image stabilizer. Every button, dial and switch has a quality feel. Slighter larger than the other models here, it is a little tougher to pop in and out of your pocket, but if you have larger hands it may be just what you are looking for.
9TH PLACE: SD800 IS
This 7.1 MP predecessor to the 870 doesn't focus well at its edges when set at its widest angle. Unless it's priced really cheap, get the 870 instead.
10TH PLACE: SD750
The 2007 PowerShot flagship offers a light meter that adjusts for facial brightness, 17 shooting modes, some first-rate movie features and red-eye correction -- features that were innovative a year ago but are common in Canon's latest models. No image stabilization; no optical viewfinder. Choose a 2008 model instead.
Rating : 
Canon does it again!
Before I get into this review, I want to mention that this is my fourth Canon digital camera. They've all been great which is why I've been loyal to the brand. I bought this one because my husband wanted our Elph PowerShot 1000 so it gave me the excuse to upgrade to 10MP. I love the size and feel of the 770, the LCD is crisp and clear and it's totally easy to use. It also has an optical viewfinder which is great in really bright light situations. The pictures are fantastic and the Image Stabilization feature, which the 1000 didn't have, is awesome for those shots where you don't want to use a flash in low light situations. I'm also extremely impressed with the video quality, I just used this to create a bunch of five minute movies of martial arts students for study and the video looks great at 640x480 and even blown up on the computer screen. Even the audio is also fine (and I'm a professional musician so I have picky ears). I also love the rechargeable battery feature. I bought an extra one, but I've taken a lot of pictures about 90 minutes of video and I haven't had to recharge/change it yet and I have had the camera for a month. I don't use the Canon software so I can't speak to that, I just connect it via USB to my Mac and iPhoto does its thing to get the images off, but it recognized the camera and model immediately with no problems. I gotta admit, I was tempted by the 1100 because of the cool colors, but I decided to go for the 10 vs. 8MP instead. The black on this camera, as opposed to the all silver model which was more expensive (no clue why), also looks way better in person than in the pictures, shiny and rich. I am extremely happy with this product and recommend it without hesitation!!!!
Rating :
Great buy
For just over $200 this is a great camera. I get 8 out of 10 pictures in focus & with the right amount of brightness and the other 2 usually I don't give it any time to focus, but they are usually only slightly out of focus. It is smaller then a deck of cards so it fits comfortably in my pocket. The only complaint I have is the time you push the button and it takes a picture is not instantaneous. Then again I have not found a digital camera that can. I herd of another compliant about the screen getting easily scratched so I bought a special clear sticker that goes over the screen for protection. I tried the video an it surprised me how good the video was. The sound not so much, you get some white noise. I have not used it at night yet so not sure about that. The SD extreme 8gb works very well with this camera.
I would buy it again! I gave it 4 stars because nothing is perfect.
Rating :
Great little compact camera
This is my second Canon Elph camera (my first went in the ocean with my husband on a fishing trip). I use a Canon 30D when I need all the bell and whistles, but this little camera goes with me when I don't want to lug the big one around. Easy to use and the picture quality is great!
Rating :
better then the G9 for jpgs
This sensor is updated and has excellent quality at iso 100, 200 and even 400. Better then the G9 shooting jpgs. Just shoot at the custom level with sharpness, satuation and contrast turned down and then fix it in photoshop if you want the best quality. Of course it doesn't have the manual features of the G9 but then I would use a small DSLR anyways.
It Has a METAL body !! I don't know why some say it's plastic.
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