Last update 18 June’09 – Review and Sample Photos @ Imaging Resource
Canon Powershot SD880 IS is a 10 megapixel optically image stabilized point-and-shoot digital camera that features 4x optical zoom (35mm film equivalent: 28-112mm), 3 inch LCD, contrast correction, face detection, and an ISO range from 100 to 1600. Camera dimensions are (WxHxD) 3.69 x 2.24 x 0.93 in./93.8 x 56.8 x 23.6mm and it weighs approx. 5.47 oz./155g.
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Review Index – (updated 18 June’09)
Imaging Resource
“My biggest problem with the Canon SD880 IS was focusing. It failed to find focus when I shot the avocado plant in the gallery but I didn’t use Macro mode, thinking I was far enough away. Even in Macro mode, though, the Canon SD880 IS struggled to find focus.”
DCResource
“Photos were generally well-exposed, though there’s occasional highlight clipping. Colors are both accurate and vivid. Sharpness is great in the center of the image, though things soften noticeably around the edges (which is quite common on ultra-compact cameras like this).”
Digital Camera Review
“One of the best lenses in this class of camera that I’ve come across, good shutter lag and focus acquisition times, good image quality and color rendition – the SD880 has a lot going for it.”
DPInterface
“The camera also has slightly larger buttons on the back now and a new rear control dial which allows you to quickly run through photos, scene modes and menu options. Sure this may sound like an improvement over the touch sensitive controller but it’s not perfect. Unlike Canon’s digital SLRs, the command dial here has no “clicks” or tactile “stops” in between and it feels fairly loose.”
MacWorld
“It’s easy to use and small enough to fit in a shirt pocket, while delivering high-resolution photos with great color and detail. “
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Trusted Reviews
“The Canon IXUS 870 IS is a superbly well made and very attractive luxury ultra-compact with excellent performance, a useful zoom range, an outstandingly good LCD monitor and superb image quality.”
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PhotographyBlog
“Let us just say that the lower-specified 880 IS actually has some advantages over its big brother, which mainly concern its lens and image quality.”
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Ken Rockwell
“This is easy: just buy an SD880 if you want a pocket camera. It’s ideal for scenics, travel and landscapes, even as your only camera. I’d pass on the Canon G10, since the images from from this SD880 look the same or better (less distortion at wide), and the SD880 handles much better.”
Camera Labs
“This is a very enjoyable compact to use in practice. It feels good, handles quickly and takes great looking images with the minimum of fuss. Quite simply it’s very intuitive and works well without ever getting in the way of your photo taking.”
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CNET
“More impressive than the SD880 IS’s speed is the picture quality. Colors were always natural and vibrant. White balance was accurate and pictures showed good detail and sharpness at ISO 200 and below.”
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Specifications & Camera Profile
Owners Manual
Press Release
Amstelveen, The Netherlands, 17 September 2008: Canon today re-energises its Digital IXUS compact camera range with two new models: the Digital IXUS 980 IS and Digital IXUS 870 IS, which replace the Digital IXUS 960 IS and Digital IXUS 860 IS respectively.
The flagship 14.7 Megapixel Digital IXUS 980 IS brings several exciting ‘firsts’ to the IXUS range –including manual control, and a striking design available in stylish, head-turning black, as well as traditional IXUS silver.
The 10 Megapixel Digital IXUS 870 IS features a 4.0x wide-angle (28mm) optical zoom, a high-resolution 3.0” PureColor LCD II, and comes finished in gold or silver. Both cameras use Canon’s new DIGIC 4 processor, for fast performance and richly detailed, clean images in a huge number of shooting situations.
Creative shooting options
For those looking to take their photography to the next level, the Digital IXUS 980 IS offers a first for Digital IXUS: a Manual Mode that allows control of shutter speed and aperture. This is ideal for unusual lighting situations or expressive, experimental shots. For split-second photo opportunities, a second new mode – QuickShot – uses the optical viewfinder for framing and focusing, virtually eliminating shutter lag.
The Digital IXUS 870 IS features a wide-angle (28mm) 4x optical zoom, ideal for large group shots, atmospheric interiors or architecture. Both cameras feature Canon’s optical Image Stabilizer technology, for blur-free shots throughout the zoom range and in low-light conditions.
DIGIC 4: intelligent processing for better photos
The Digital IXUS 980 IS and Digital IXUS 870 IS both feature Canon’s new DIGIC 4 image processor. As well as ensuring ultra-fast operation and superb, low-noise images, DIGIC 4 drives several intelligent technologies that make great photos easier than ever.
People shots benefit from improved Face Detection Technology, which even detects faces positioned at an angle to the camera, or in profile. Face Select & Track tracks a specific subject even more accurately, while a new FaceSelf-timer function – which automatically triggers the shutter shortly after a new face enters the frame – makes group shots and self-portraits easy.
Canon’s improved Motion Detection Technology delivers fantastic, sharp results by registering camera and subject movement, then automatically adjusting ISO to prevent image blur. Blur is further guarded against by new Servo AF, which continuously adjusts focus on subjects moving towards or away from the camera.
DIGIC 4 also powers Canon’s new i-Contrast feature, which brings out great, natural-looking detail in dark areas of pictures – without blowing out lighter areas.
High-quality movies for longer
Both cameras offer smooth, 30fps VGA video shooting. Superior compression technology allows the Digital IXUS 980 IS and Digital IXUS 870 IS to store up to 40% more footage to memory card than their predecessors – with no reduction in video quality.
“The Digital IXUS 980 IS and Digital IXUS 870 IS offer a perfect blend of technical innovation and classic IXUS design,” commented Mogens Jensen, Head of Canon Consumer Imaging Europe. ”These cameras are equally striking inside and out.”
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