Last update 15 October’09 – Review and Sample Photos @ LetsGoDigial
Canon Powershot SD960 IS/IXUS 110 IS is a 12.1 megapixel optical image stabilized compact digital camera that features 28mm wide angle 4x optical zoom, intelligent contrast correction, motion detection, face detection, blink detection, 2.8 LCD and a ISO range from 80 to 1600
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Review Index – (updated 15 October’09)
LetsGoDigial
“The quality is fine to excellent and will probably be appealing as a snapshot camera, preferably in good light circumstances. The Canon IXUS 110 IS / SD960 IS may not be striking, but still features various handy innovative functions to make photography as pleasant as can be.”
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Ken Rockwell
“I may whine about the balky handling and tiny LCD of the SD960 IS, however I had no problems making great images with this as my only camera for over a week of travel 3,000 miles away from home, and you’ll never hear me complain about its lighter weight!”
Trusted Reviews
“The Canon IXUS 110 IS is probably destined to be an extremely popular camera. It offers fantastic build quality, an up-to-the-minute range of features, great handling and performance, and image quality matching a camera that costs nearly half again as much. There are a few cheaper alternatives, but none that are better.”
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Imaging Resource
“The Canon PowerShot SD960 IS pushed saturation in strong blue and red tones just a little, but not so strongly that these colors dominate its imagery. Hue accuracy looks pretty good overall, with cyans pushed a little toward blue, reds toward orange, and orange toward yellow. Lighter skin tones show a slight pink tint, while darker skin tones have just a touch of added orange. Overall though, great results.”
CNET Australia
“This camera sacrifices quite a lot in order to accommodate its curious styling and additional features. To maintain a sleek exterior, functionality and ease of use has been reduced and instead relegated to menus and sub-menus, and while still in keeping with the Canon conventions, it’s a little more confusing than the implementation on the 100 IS. Images aren’t as great as we’d expect, but that doesn’t mean they’re not any good — you’ll just have to do a bit more tweaking to get the best out of this camera.”
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Cameras.co.uk
“This camera scores very highly for picture quality. It is not cheap, but the stylish design will be attractive to many. High Definition movies are a draw too. The wide angle lens is useful for sweeping landscape shots.”
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PhotographyBlog
“In creating a smooth, pebble like exterior finish this Canon has, for us, sacrificed some functionality – less physical controls means more time delving into on-screen menus and toolbars to find what you want.”
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CNET
“It’s funny: had Canon decided to upgrade the SD880 IS just by raising the resolution to 12 megapixels and adding the HD movie capture, this review probably would’ve been stamped with an Editors’ Choice award. Instead, the company shrank the screen, took away some features, made a seemingly unnecessary control change and then decided to bump the price up $30.”
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PCWorld India
“The canon IXUS 110 IS is a great benchmark for compact point-and-shoot cameras. A versatile 4x zoom lens along with a noise-free sensor make for high quality images. It may be on the pricy side but it takes great photos.”
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Cabels
“The killer feature, and one that’s blown my mind. I know the Flip Mino HD has been available for a while (I’ve always thought them a little bit ugly and prefer to carry one device instead of two whenever possible) and I’m sure other digital cameras have had HD video for a while, but this is my first experience with pocket HD, and it is amazing and liberating.”
CNET UK
“The Canon Digital IXUS 110 IS is a good but pricey camera. It shoots great movies but average stills. Its control layout is excellent but its navigational controller is a frustrating gimmick. You won’t find many cameras that are better-looking than this one, but, when it comes to the actual pictures, it’s very middle of the road.”
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GoodGearGuide
“The Canon IXUS 110 IS handled bright and cloudy conditions well in our outdoor shooting. Low-light indoor photography was also largely trouble-free. Photos taken with slow shutter speeds of up to 1/8th of a second were acceptably sharp thanks to the on-board image stabilisation, while the in-built flash lights up medium-sized rooms with no difficulty.”
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PCMag
“Given the camera’s price and Canon’s track record of stellar images, overall, we were a bit disappointed. We like the SD960 IS for its speed, excellent battery life (I got over a week of heavy use on a single charge), and its on-camera HDMI port, but its so-so images detract from the total package.”
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Steves Digicams
“Offers the latest and greatest of Canon’s legendary technologies, powerful features, speedy performance, excellent image quality, and loads of exposure options, all packed in a “Go Anywhere” frame.”
InfoSync
“On the whole, we were very impressed with the Canon PowerShot SD960 IS’s image performance, particularly when it came to color and fine detail. There were instances when bright light posed as a problem and we needed to dial down the exposure to compensate for blown highlights.”
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DigitalCameraReview
“So is the SD960 IS worth considering? With a street price of $330, a 12.1-megapixel sensor, and 4X optical zoom range all bundled in a compact and rugged form factor, this camera proved to be a capable point-and-shoot with plenty of features for the beginner or novice. If you don’t want to lug a beast around and want a stylish camera, the SD960 is a great option.”
ePhotozine
“My only concern with this minimalist approach is that to find out what the navigation pad options are only found out by pressing the pad and an icon appears on screen. This isn’t very quick and you could accidentally activate a mode without wanting to. It’s a shame because I do like it and see it as a positive design.”
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Press Excerpt
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., February 17, 2009 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, today introduced 10 new PowerShot cameras that offer an array of photographic options for the entry-level consumer right up to the photo enthusiast. Whether on a family vacation, swimming in an ocean or out for a night on the town, the new line-up of PowerShot digital cameras enable consumers to customize their photographic experience to their personality with color, style and features galore.
Most PowerShot cameras for 2009 feature Canon’s exclusive DIGIC 4 Image Processor, with proprietary technology which accounts for the camera’s higher performance levels, including improved signal processing speed and higher image quality. This new chip paves the way for a host of features including Canon’s new Smart AUTO. Smart AUTO intelligently selects the proper camera settings based on the specific shooting conditions of each scene, ensuring that all images are accurately focused, exposed, stabilized and white-balanced before the shutter is even pressed. Using data derived from Canon’s Optical Image Stabilization, Genuine Face Detection and Motion Detection Technologies, Smart AUTO automatically adjusts a multitude of settings including brightness and hue, during various shooting situations. Another enhancement available with select PowerShot models is Blink Detection Technology, which uses the Face Detection function to display an icon after shooting with a warning that someone’s eyes were closed (such as when blinking) during shooting. Unlike other systems which prevent users from taking a photo, Canon’s Blink Detection Technology lets users know immediately whether there’s any need to reshoot the image, thus providing a far more intuitive experience.
A third technological advancement with select PowerShot cameras is Active Display, which is used for quickly switching between images during playback. Instead of culling through a long line of images, via a control dial, Active Display advances pictures simply with a gentle shake of the wrist, making the viewing and sharing of pictures more fun and enjoyable.
“The power of the Canon PowerShot series is its ability to enhance consumers’ enjoyment of photography through its unique combination of ease-of-use, affordability, and personalization,” said Yuichi Ishizuka, senior vice president and general manager, Consumer Imaging Group, Canon U.S.A. “We are excited about this year’s PowerShot line-up because Canon’s cameras are loaded with advanced technologies and design options, thus enabling consumers to have the ultimate photographic experience.”
Canon PowerShot SD970 IS, SD960 IS, SD780 IS and SD1200 IS Digital ELPH Cameras
Whether the activity du jour involves dancing ’til dawn, attending a black-tie gala or a quiet evening for two, Canon’s colorfully clad Digital ELPH Cameras are there to capture the magic of the moment and preserve the memory for years to come. Their substantive and stylish box and circle design, and striking colors, are the perfect complement to any situation and offer both the fashion-forward and feature-hungry photographer an all-in-one must-have camera.
The elegance and beauty of the Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Digital ELPH Camera epitomizes the ELPH series persona. The camera comes in four subtle hues, including silver, blue, pink and gold, and is equipped with a simple button layout, wide-screen 2.8-inch PureColor LCD II screen, new Active Display and an improved user interface which will intrigue both new and experienced consumers alike. Additional features include Smart AUTO, Blink Detection Technology, 12.1-Megapixel resolution, wide-angle lens (28-112 mm equivalent) and 4x Optical Zoom lens with Optical Image Stabilization. Like the SD970 IS Digital ELPH model, the PowerShot SD960 IS Digital ELPH Camera can shoot 720p HD video and it has an on-camera HDMI connector for easy playback of video and photos on an HDTV. The PowerShot SD960 IS Digital ELPH Camera is scheduled to be available in early March for an estimated retail price of $329.99.
