Canon PowerShot SD900

Latest – Review at PCAuthority (added 24 March ‘08)

Canon PowerShot SD900 Features:

10.0 megapixel
3x Optical Zoom
2.5 inch LCD screen.
Titanium casing
ISO range up to 1600
18 shooting modes
Face detection
Noise reduction

Canon PowerShot SD900 Review Roundup

Read More Reviews – (updated 24 March ‘08)

PCAuthority
Trusted Reviews
About.com
ITReviews
PCWorld
PCMag
DigitalCameraReview
PhotographyBlog
DPReview
Canon PowerShot SD900 Video Guide
TechTree
ImagingResource
Steve’s Digicams
ImagingResource
Cameras.co.uk
DPInterface
DPExpert
Lets Go Digital
Personal Computer World
CNET

PCAuthority – 24 March’08 – reviews the Canon PowerShot SD900 and feels it takes fantastic pictures. Here’s a summary of their review -
“Here is a camera you can set on “auto” and still be reasonably assured of getting nice pictures. Tests revealed photos from the SD900 consistently delivered photos that great color balance and vivid detail. About the only drawback pointed out in the review was the 3x zoom which these days is a little small for even compact digital cameras.”
Trusted Reviews – 7/5/2007 – reviews the Canon PowerShot SD900 / Canon Digital IXUS 900 Ti and writes, “The Canon IXUS 900 Ti may have a tough and attractive exterior, but inside it has a fairly straightforward specification, with little in the way of unique features. Its impressive build quality, class-leading performance and excellent picture quality are undeniable, but there are other models in the Canon IXUS range that offer these same qualities plus more, but for less money.”
About.com – 5/17/2007 – reviews the Canon PowerShot SD900 / Canon Digital IXUS 900 Ti and they write, “This is the highest megapixel level of a digital ELPH, and it’s got some impressive features. This is the right camera for the photographer who wants to take pictures to the next level.”
ITReviews – 4/28/2007 – reviews the 10.0 megapixel Canon PowerShot SD900 / Canon Digital IXUS 900 Ti and they write, “If you’re a semi-pro or enthusiastic amateur with a predilection for style, this ultra-cool IXUS is undoubtedly for you. The 10MP CCD also means improved sharpness in larger prints, but otherwise the features are very similar to the considerably cheaper 850 IS.”
PCWorld – 3/18/2007 – reviews the 10.0 megapixel Canon PowerShot SD900 / Canon Digital IXUS 900 Ti and they write, “If you’re looking for the greatest number of megapixels, the SD900 won’t disappoint. Until Canon adds image stabilization and a longer zoom, this should remain one of the best compact point-and-shoots around.”
PCMag – 3/1/2007 – reviews the 10.0 megapixel Canon PowerShot SD900 / Canon Digital IXUS 900 Ti and they write, “Canon’s PowerShot SD900 Digital Elph is a solid and pleasing camera. But I’d still go with the Canon PowerShot SD550, which we’ve determined to be the best ultracompact shooter for its quality, performance, and lower price.”
DigitalCameraReview – 2/17/2007 – has reviewed the 10.0 megapixel Canon PowerShot SD900 / Canon Digital IXUS 900 Ti and they write, “The Canon SD900 is a compact, stylish shirt-pocket-sized camera that can produce high quality images in file sizes that lend themselves to big enlargements and/or cropping to achieve the desired result.”
PhotographyBlog – 2/13/2007 – has reviewed the 10.0 megapixel Canon PowerShot SD900 / Canon Digital IXUS 900 Ti and they write, “There’s so little to criticise on Canon compact cameras these days it’s almost getting boring, and the Canon Digital IXUS 900 Ti is no different. It looks good, responds well, is for the most part easy and intuitive to use, and, thanks to that standardised (across the IXUS range) 9-point AiAF, delivers sharply detailed images that will more than satisfy its target market. Battery life is fair to good, although sharing a compartment with the SD memory card at its base means that you won’t be able to switch cards easily if using a tripod. Still, most of the Canon Digital IXUS 900 Ti’s users will be shooting handheld, so it’s hardly a decision breaker. The Canon Digital IXUS 900 Ti narrowly misses out on that fifth star through the fact that there’s no on board image stabilisation, but other than that (and the high-ish premium you’re paying for that oh-so-sexy titanium finish) it’s pretty much the perfect general use point and shoot style camera; for now at least…”
DPReview – 1/29/2007 – has reviewed the 10.0 megapixel Canon PowerShot SD900 / Canon Digital IXUS 900 Ti and they write – “The SD900’s biggest selling-point for us is simple; it offers some of the best (perhaps the best) image quality in this category, but if we’re being honest we’re not talking quantum leaps here, and the typical user of this type of camera, producing small prints, is unlikely to really see a significant advantage. If you like a touch of luxury (which the build and finish definitely give you) and want a ‘point and shoot’ camera that offers reliably high quality output suitable for decent enlargements, the SD900 is certainly a worthy competitor. We just feel that in this, the most competitive and fastest-moving sector of the market, the SD900 will, for many users, have priced itself out of the running.”
Cameras.co.uk – 1/19/2007 – has produced a video guide of the 10.0 megapixel Canon PowerShot SD900 / Canon Digital IXUS 900 Ti and they write – “Another feature that is quite rare to see on this type of camera is an optical viewfinder. It is not the biggest viewfinder I have ever seen, but it can still come in handy when bright sunlight is around making the screen hard to see or if you simply prefer to line up your shots through a viewfinder. When you take into account that Canon have found room for a viewfinder the LCD screen is still a good size at 2.5″.”
TechTree – 1/18/2007 – has reviewed the 10.0 megapixel Canon PowerShot SD900 / Canon Digital IXUS 900 Ti and they write – “With the combination of all these features and a flair for photography, an amateur or enthusiast can definitely do great work. As far as the point-and-shoot enthusiasts are concerned, the camera won’t leave scope for complaints for sure. Good stuff: Excellent build quality, Loads of features, Good quality images, Excellent color and skin tone reproduction, Good metering, XGA (1024 x 768) video capture. Not so hot: Loads of noise in high ISO setting, Only 3x optical zoom, No image stabilization”
ImagingResource – 1/16/2007 – has reviewed the 10.0 megapixel Canon PowerShot SD900 / Canon Digital IXUS 900 Ti and they write – “It’s a very responsive camera, with low shutter lag in daylight conditions, and excellent shot-to-shot speeds. It also sports very good battery life, a very capable Movie mode, and excellent download speed. Finally, Canon makes a line of accessories including a slave flash, and even an underwater case for it as well, expanding your options beyond what you’d normal expect from a compact digital camera. The bright 2.5-inch color LCD monitor is excellent for framing and reviewing shots, and the overall design and layout of the SD900 is user-friendly and hassle-free. If you’re looking for a good, take-anywhere camera with great versatility and good color and tonality, the Canon SD900 deserves a close look.”
Steve’s Digicams – 12/1/2006 – has reviewed the 10.0 megapixel Canon PowerShot SD900 / Canon Digital IXUS 900 Ti and they write – “Canon’s PowerShot SD900 is a welcomed addition to the very popular Digital ELPH line. With robust performance, awesome image quality, loads of user-friendly exposure modes, and a durable Titanium outer shell, the SD900 is sure to stand the test of time and be a very popular model this holiday season. And, with 10-megapixels of resolution, the printing possibilities are almost endless.”
ImagingResource – 11/27-2006 – has reviewed the 10.0 megapixel Canon PowerShot SD900 / Canon Digital IXUS 900 Ti and they write – “It’s a very responsive camera, with low shutter lag in daylight conditions, and excellent shot-to-shot speeds. It also sports very good battery life, a very capable Movie mode, and excellent download speed. Finally, Canon makes a line of accessories including a slave flash, and even an underwater case for it as well, expanding your options beyond what you’d normal expect from a compact digital camera. The bright 2.5-inch color LCD monitor is excellent for framing and reviewing shots, and the overall design and layout of the SD900 is user-friendly and hassle-free.”
Cameras.co.uk – 11/8/2006 – has reviewed the 10.0 megapixel Canon PowerShot SD900 / Canon Digital IXUS 900 Ti and they write – “The Canon IXUS 900 Ti is an impressive digital camera. It has a very stylish design and with its titanium body the build quality is excellent. There are also 10 megapixels packed inside. Picture quality is up there with the very best for this type of camera and I would be more than happy to own one.”
DPInterface – 11/5/2006 – has reviewed the 10.0 megapixel Canon PowerShot SD900 / Canon Digital IXUS 900 Ti and they write – “The SD900 has a rather standard 3X zoom lens. Although it doesn’t have optical image stabilization, the color fringing levels from this lens are very low. The increase in battery life is not significant and still stands average. The 2.5 inch LCD has excellent visibility, viewing angle and now a great 230,000 pixels of resolution.

This stylish camera performs quite well, and though not as fast as I expected, still above average. There is a noticeable performance increase when using a high-speed card. The SD900 has a nice VGA 30 FPS movie mode with an improved limit and unlimited continuous shooting at 2 FPS.”
DPExpert – 11/2/2006 – has reviewed the 10.0 megapixel Canon PowerShot SD900 / Canon Digital IXUS 900 Ti and they write – “The price of the Canon Ixus 800is (image stabilised), which we highly recommended, has dropped. It is a much better camera than this more expensive 900. We havenâ€™t tried the 7 megapixel 850, but judging from the performance of the 800 we would expect it to be good.”
Lets Go Digital – 10/23/2006 – has reviewed the 10.0 megapixel Canon PowerShot SD900 / Canon Digital IXUS 900 Ti and they write – “After having tested the Canon PowerShot SD900 / Canon Digital IXUS 900 Ti for a considerable amount of time, our final judgement proves unanimously positive. We have to say this didn’t exactly come as a surprise; Canon IXUS cameras generally perform very well indeed, and a top model like the IXUS 900 Ti isn’t likely to be an exception. The camera is user-friendly and offers an excellent quality. However, it isn’t a camera for the photographer that wants a small compact camera on the side to unleash his creativity through manual exposure. The Canon IXUS 900 Ti is in fact a camera for the user that is looking for design, ease and user-friendliness packaged in the most compact possible housing. The fact that he or she will actually get a titanium housing should without question be regarded as a bonus. The Canon Digital IXUS 900 Ti may deservedly be called the top model of the IXUS line!”
Personal Computer World – 10/13/2006 – has reviewed the 10.0 megapixel Canon PowerShot SD900 and they write – “The SD 900 / 900 Ti offers manually adjustable ISO speeds up to ISO 1600 for flash-free indoor shooting. While itÃs true that this does allow you to capture shots in low lighting conditions that would be far too dark at lower ISO speeds, at ISO 1600 our resulting test shots were – unsurprisingly – horribly noisy.”
CNET – 10/5/2006 – has reviewed the 10.0 megapixel Canon PowerShot SD900 and they rate it 7.6 out of 10. They continue to write – “A solid, handy, compact camera, the Canon PowerShot SD900 nevertheless lacks some useful features offered by the similarly priced SD800 IS. Unless you absolutely need the extra pixels–for, say, cropping tightly on a portion of a photo or printing to larger than 8×10–you’re probably better off with the faster, stabilized SD800 IS.”

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Official Canon Spec Sheet

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