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Canon PowerShot SD870 IS specs

General Info

  • Point-and-shoot

    Camera class:

Sensor

  • 8.0 megapixels

    Efective resolution:

  • CCD

    Type:

  • No

    3-chip sensor:

  • 5.46 mm x 4.29 mm

    Size:

  • No

    Sensor cleaning:

  • DiGiC III

    Processor model:

Lens

  • No

    Interchangeable lens:

  • 3.8x

    Optical zoom:

  • 28 - 105 mm

    Focal Length (35mm equivalent):

  • f2.8 - 5.8

    Maximum aperture:

  • 1.2 in

    Closest focusing distance:

  • No

    Filter thread:

  • 4x

    Digital zoom:

  • 1/1600-15sec

    Shutter speeds:

Previewing

  • No

    Viewfinder:

  • Yes

    LiveView:

  • 3 in

    Display size:

  • 230k pixels

    Display resolution:

  • No

    Moving display:

  • No

    Touchscreen:

  • No

    Second display:

  • No

    Built-in projector:

Focus

  • Phase detection

    AF Type:

  • 9

    AF Points:

  • No

    Custom point:

  • Yes

    AF Assist Beam:

  • No

    Manual Focus:

Flash

  • Always on (Fill-in), Off, Red-eye, Slow sync

    Modes:

  • Flash exposure compensation

    Flash features:

  • 13.12 ft

    Range:

Video

  • Yes

    Video capture:

  • 640x480

    Maximum resolution:

  • 30 fps

    Maximum framerate at max, resolution:

  • Motion JPEG

    Codec:

  • Yes

    Sound:

    • Mono

      Sound recording type:

  • No

    Zoom while capturing:

  • No

    Simultaneous video and picture capturing:

Camera Features

  • Yes

    Image stabilization:

    • Optical

      Stabilization type:

  • 80-1600

    ISO sensitivity:

  • Full manual

    Exposure modes:

  • Yes

    Exposure compensation:

  • No

    Auto bracketing:

  • Center-weighted, Spot, Matrix

    Light metering:

  • 2 seconds, 10 seconds, Custom seconds

    Self timer:

  • Continuous shooting (1.3 fps), Orientation sensor

    Other features:

  • White balance:

    • 6

      Number of available presets:

    • Yes

      Custom white balance:

  • Portrait, Night portrait, Other

    Scene modes:

  • Pictures, Red-eye correction when previewing, Videos

    In-camera editing:

  • Face

    Recognition:

Files - Resolution

  • Formats:

    • No

      RAW:

  • 4:3, 3:2

    Image ratio options:

  • 4

    Resolution settings number:

  • 2592 x 1944 pixels with 4:3 ratio

    Resolution:

  • 2048 x 1536 pixels with 4:3 ratio

  • 1600 x 1200 pixels with 4:3 ratio

  • 640 x 480 pixels with 4:3 ratio

Connectivity

  • Yes

    USB:

    • 2.0

      Type:

  • No

    HDMI:

  • No

    Wi-Fi:

  • No

    Hot shoe:

  • 32 MB

    Built-in memory:

  • Yes (SD, SDHC, MMC)

    Memory card support:

Body

  • 3.7 in x 2.3 in x 1 in

    Dimensions (WxHxD):

  • 7.23 oz

    Weight:

  • No

    Rugged:

  • Gray

    Available color options:

Power

  • Rechargeable (proprietary)

    Battery:

    • Li-ion

      Rechargable type:

    • 1120 mAh

      Capacity:

  • 100 V - 240 V

    Power adapter voltage:

  • 50 Hz, 60 Hz

US Availability

  • Available

    Market status:

  • Aug 20, 2007

    Officially announced:

  • $524.97

    MSRP price :

European Availability

  • Available

    Market status:

  • Aug 20, 2007

    Officially announced:

Links

  • Official page:


also know as: Canon Digital ELPH SD870 IS, Canon Digital IXUS 860 IS

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Description: From the very first glance, the smooth shape and bold lines of the stylish PowerShot SD870 IS Digital ELPH signal that this is no ordinary camera. With 8.0 megapixels of resolution, an Optical Image Stabilizer and 3.8x optical zooming, the SD870 IS Digital ELPH boasts impressive specs as well as a host of convenient features. Face Detection Technology for worry-free people shots. A large 3.0-inch LCD to give you a perfect view... read more

Created by MG4 , Last update by MG15 , Sep 19, 2011

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