Canon’s 7.1 megapixel PowerShot SD550 / IXUS 750 Review Roundup includes summaries from all main digital camera expert reviewers, company specification sheet, owners manual, Internet chit chat and sample photos taken with the Canon PowerShot SD550 / IXUS 750.
Features Include:
- 3x optical zoom
- 2.5 inch LCD
- DIGIC II image processor
- Red eye reduction
- 15 shooting modes
Canon PowerShot SD550 Reviewer – Opinion Thermometer
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Canon PowerShot SD550 Spec Sheet
[Canon PowerShot SD550 Specs at Canon]
Canon PowerShot SD550 Owners Manual
[Canon PowerShot SD550 Users Manual]
Canon PowerShot SD550 Sample Pictures
[Sample Pictures at DP Interface]
[Sample Pictures at Photoxels]
Read More Canon PowerShot SD550 Reviews
Ken Rockwell – 9/13/2006 – has a new review of 7.1 megapixels Canon PowerShot SD550 / IXUS 750 and he writes – “This is your best deal for any camera below $350 as of September 2006. It offers impeccable quality in a luxury product at a bargain price. If you shoot a lot in dim light as I do, go for the SD700 instead. In bright light the SD550 has a sharper lens and more resolution. Remember to set the exposure compensation to -2/3 and the Vivid option to get professional exposures and color.”
DP Interface – 5/25/2006 – has completed a new review of the 7 megapixel Canon Powershot SD550 / IXUS 750 and here’s the verdict – “The Canon PowerShot SD550 Digital ELPH is probably your average stylish 7 megapixel camera with 3x optical zoom. In my opinion, it shares the flagship position with the SD700 since it has more megapixels, a larger CCD and more powerful flash. The big things about this little camera include a powerful flash and large LCD. Despite that, the LCD has low resolution. Now, the bad things include below average battery life, no optical image stabilization and no manual controls.”
Photoxels – 03/27/2006 – has reviewed the 7 megapixel Canon PowerShotSD550 / IXUS 750 and here’s their conclusion. “The Canon PowerShot SD550 produces very good to excellent image quality — and that is the main criteria that users would (should) be mostly concerned with. Add in fast operations with no practical shutter lag, fast and precise AF that works in low-light, accurate exposure metering, and one of the most elegant and beautifully designed body on a digital camera — and you can’t go wrong if you are looking for a take-anywhere ultra compact digital camera.”
Photography Review – 03/24/2006 – has a new review of the 7 megapixel Canon PowerShot SD550 / IXUS 750 and here’s the verdict. “I give the PowerShot SD550 two thumbs up! This is one of the best out there. It has a sleek look and feel, is very compact and portable, and takes great pictures. Canon has produced another excellent ultra-compact, high-resolution digital camera – a real achievement.”
Megapixel -02/01/2006 – has reviewed the 7 megapixel Canon PowerShot SD550 / IXUS 750 and they write -
Positives:
- Excellent image quality.
- Large 2.5-inch LCD monitor.
- Very compact.
- Responsive.
- Well-built.
- Long exposure capable.
PC Magazine – 01/20/2006 – has reviewed the 7 megapixel Canon PowerShot SD550 / IXUS 750 and here’s the conclusion. “From its easy-to-use scene mode to its fun My Colors feature, there are a variety of ways to use the SD550. Whether you’re a pro who doesn’t want to lug your pro gear around when you’re vacationing or a novice who’s not sure what an f-stop is, you’re going to enjoy shooting with this ultracompact. All in all, the camera is worthy of the Editor’s Choice designation.”
DC Views – 11/20/2005 – has reviewed the 7 megapixel Canon PowerShot SD550 / IXUS 750 and they write – “Apart from our minor qualms about the tiny optical viewfinder, which is a bit awkward to use and only shows about 80% of the image area, the Canon SD550 is a welcome addition to the range of Digital Elphs. Its ultra compact size ensures you can take it with you wherever you go. Canon’s famed durability and robustness will guarantee years of picture taking pleasure and its stylish appearance and good performance make it an excellent choice for the photographer who wants an easy to use point-and-shoot camera. Add to this that apart from excellent photo quality it has got a very good movie mode and there is no doubt that you get a lot of camera for your money. Just remember to wear that wrist strap.”
Lets Go Digital – 11/18/2005 – has a new in depth review posted of the Canon PowerShot SD550 / IXUS 750 and here is the conclusion. “The Canon IXUS concept has been very well designed. IXUS products have been available since 1996. This evolution now leads to the Canon Digital IXUS 750 and one wonders how much more can be done. The IXUS 750 has got a nice, large monitor that is easily to operate and gives superb results. On top of all this, the camera is an absolute beauty to look at. It should be obvious that I am very satisfied with the results of the Canon Digital IXUS 750. The camera truly exceeds the expectations. This makes the Canon IXUS 750 suitable for both the trendy photographer and anyone interested in a good, decent compact camera. Recommended!”
Popular Science – 11/08/2005 – has named the Canon Powershot SD550 Digital Elph Best pocket shooter for 2005. Popular Science writes, “Never mind the business-card size of Canon’s SD550 – check out its stunning images. The SD550 sports a powerful processor, borrowed from Canon’s digital SLRs, that shoots quicker, processes images faster, and reproduces truer colors than ever before. Add in a 2.5-inch LCD, and it’s the ideal go-everywhere camera.7.1MP; 2.2 x 3.5 x 1.1 inches; f2.8-4.9 3x optical zoom (37mm-111mm, 35mm equivalent); 60fps video; $500.”
Imaging Resource – 10/27/2005 – reviews the Canon PowerShot SD550 and has this to say. “Canon’s ELPH line of digital cameras have consistently offered good image quality, user-friendly design, and excellent build quality, and the new Canon PowerShot SD550 is no exception. While it’s not actually that much smaller than the previous CompactFlash-based SD550 model, it feels a lot smaller, thanks no doubt to its sleek, curving body design. When it comes to picture taking, while actual exposure control remains automatic, the ability to adjust ISO, White Balance, and access longer shutter times significantly increases the camera’s shooting range. Thanks to its high-speed DIGIC-II processing chip, it’s also very responsive for a subcompact digital camera, and its movie capability goes far beyond what I’m accustomed to seeing from subcompact digicam models.”
Canon PowerShot SD550 Initial Press Summary
Amstelveen, The Netherlands, 22 August 2005. Canon, a leader in photographic and imaging technology, today announces two new additions to its Digital IXUS range – the Digital IXUS 750 and Digital IXUS 55. As the Digital IXUS flagship, the Digital IXUS 750 maintains the style and sophistication for which Digital IXUS is renowned. The elegant ‘perpetual curve’ design returns and is available in two stunning finishes – Silver Grey and Satin Beige . Featuring a new interpretation of the iconic ‘box and circle’ design, the Digital IXUS 55 has a unique starburst design radiating from the lens ring, and is finished in silver-white palladium plating on stainless steel.
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I’ve had numerous Canon’s including a 5D. I still love this little camera when I am in a hurry, I can pop it right into my shirt pocket. Shoots great video. I even have good video from underwater using an Ikelite underwater housing.