Testseek.com have collected 42 expert reviews of the Canon PowerShot SD880 IS Digital ELPH / IXUS 870 IS and the average rating is 81%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Canon PowerShot SD880 IS Digital ELPH / IXUS 870 IS.
October 2008
(81%)
42 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(85%)
29 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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TestSeek's Expert Reviews Summary
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The Canon Powershot SD880 Digital ELPH is an ultra compact and sleek metal digi-cam. It contains a 10 megapixel sensor, a 28-112mm wise zooming lens, and an anti glare 3 inch LCD screen with an anti-scratch coating. Plus it has additional features like a face recognition system, self-timer, Servo AF, i-Contrast and also H.264 codec for movies. Image quality is very good, with a balanced colour combination and saturated hues in addition to proper white balance feature. The DIGIC 4 processor gives a 16-scene mode making it very easy to shoot in dense trees, the beach, sunlit areas and bright objects.
Another unique feature is the colour accent mode which lets you select a single colour for the images while the rest remain monochrome. The camera also takes minimal start-up time, and shutter lag is almost non-existent. However, the shot time is slightly excessive at 3.5 seconds.
The editors liked
Excellent LCD quality
Easy to handle
Low distortion level
High colour saturation
Good noise control till ISO 400
Quick and interactive
High quality build.
The editors didn't like
Red-eye problem
Accidental pressing of dials very often
Wide-angle flash system bad
Dynamic range of the system is limited
Difficult to grasp in one hand.
TestSeek's Conclusion
In spite of the camera’s bulk and the slow shot timing, the camera is a very good buy especially for beginners, and for people looking for a model that is easy to handle. It is affordable, catchy and quite fast when it comes to point-and-shoot capabilities.
28mm wide-angle lens, Digic 4 processor, which gives fast processing times, 3-inch vivid LCD screen, but its at the expense of...
the optical viewfinder, relegated to the IXUS cameras of old, Power button difficult to press
Though the 870 IS isnt perfect, with its noise issues and minor design faults, it still remains an excellent compact camera. A sharp lens, fast image processing times and fantastic picture quality make the IXUS an ideal combination of style and subst...
A strong all-purpose compact camera, Canon’s IXUS 870 IS will suit users looking for a unit with a wide-angle lens, a big screen and good image quality. ...
Abstract: Replacing the Ixus 860 IS, Canons new Ixus 870 IS features the new DiG!C 4 image processor and a slightly larger imaging chip with 10-megapixel (effective) resolution. The weight of the two camera bodies is the same but the new model is slightly longe...
Published: 2008-11-06, Author: Danny , review by: pcworld.co.nz
Abstract: Once again, Canon has upped the ante on point-and-shoot cameras. Not only is the SD880 IS Digital Elph stylish, durable, and exceptionally easy to use, it also takes great pictures and provides 28mm of wide-angle bliss. (The SD880's focal range is 28mm to...
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Published: 2008-12-04, Author: James , review by: macworld.co.uk
Optical image stabilization; very good photo quality; sturdy and compact design.
No optical viewfinder; flash a little harsh. Min specs: 10M0; 5-20mm; 3,648x2,736; 4x optical zoom; SD/SDHC Card Slot; 3in LCD; 640 x 480 (VGA) video; Optical Image Stabilization; Built-in Auto Flash, Flash Cancel (Off), Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Speed Sync...
Good optics: 28 mm wide angle, 4x zoom, 2 cm macro mode, Fast, Bright, threeinch screen, Photos are quality up to 800 ISO, Friendly interface thats easy to learn
Lens a little too blurry, No optical zoom for video; no HD video, Screen is only 230 000 pixels, Still no histogram feature, Burst mode at 1.5 fps
All told, the Canon SD880 IS Digital Elph is one of the best point-and-shoot cameras weve seen in its price range. If you dont mind the extra ounces and the lack of manual functions (it is a point-and-shoot, after all), youll be smitten with this c...
Abstract: The Canon IXUS 870 IS is a 10 megapixel digital camera with a 4x wide angle lens. It is available in silver and gold. At 23.6mm wide it should fit into most pockets. Why Buy the Canon IXUS 870 IS?The IXUS 870 IS is a high class compact digital camera. ...
Excellent photo quality for its class; optical image stabilisation; pleasing interface and design; wide-angle lens
Mode dial spins too freely; button positioning might bother some users; very noticeable fringing
With admirable image quality and useful pictures such as image stabilisation, the Canon Digital IXUS 870 IS is, simply put, an excellent point-and-shoot camera ...
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