Canon PowerShot SD770IS 10MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black) by Canon
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Digital camera reviews of Canon PowerShot SD770IS 10MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black)
Digital camera Review: Great buy
Summary: 4 Stars
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.
Digital camera Review: better then the G9 for jpgs
Summary: 5 Stars
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.
Digital camera Review: Comparing Canon PowerShot Digital ELPH cameras
Summary: 5 Stars
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. We have one ourselves, although we don't use it anymore since we got the 1100.
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.
Digital camera Review: Perfectly happy with this camera
Summary: 5 Stars
I used CNET's reviews to find a camera, found that Canon had the majority of top rated cameras, and chose this one. I have simple requirements in a camera: take good looking photos, be compact, and not fragile. Sorry that this review is not scientific but I enjoy having a high resolution camera in my pocket that is easy to use.Digital camera Review: Small gem
Summary: 5 Stars
I moved from a bulky film SLR to a bulky digital camera which I worked in a fully manual mode most of the time to the SD770 which I operated more or less using the built in modes on a recent trip. It is an amazing little gem.
1. I dont notice it in my pocket - it is that small. The power on button is recessed so I dont worry about it turning itself on inadvertently.
2. All modes are very intuitively accessible using the five way keypad on the back.
3. The picture quality is acceptable or better.
4. I dont have anything to compare the image stabilization with. It sometimes worked okay with shots as long as 1/3 seconds, but at other times I got hazy shots at 1/8s exposures - both at the same aperture. I think that has more to do with the steadiness of my hand.
5. The various delays associated with a point and shoot digital are hugely reduced compared to the other P&S digitals I have tried. The only appreciable delay is when the flash recycles.
6. The battery life is great. I shot 250 frames, all with the display on, reviewed pictures again and again during the day, and it didnt complain. It also takes only about an hour to charge.
7. The body is plastic, and scratches easily. The display and the front plastic around the lens in my camera is all scratched up after a 3 day trip.
Overall - I find it much better to have a small camera with me all the time than to miss shots because my bulky versatile camera is sitting at home. The functionality of the SD770IS is versatile enough not to make me regret leaving the bigger cameras back home.