Canon 10.0MP Digital Camera, PowerShot SD790 IS —

I recently went on a European trip with some friends. They bought cheaper models of digital cameras ... around $200. I was about to buy the Canon Powershot 8.0 MP for $200, but splurged on the 10.0 MP SD 790 IS for $250 because of the bigger LCD screen (not for the 10.0 MP; I thought that was overkill and 8.0 MP was sufficient). But the difference in quality between the pictures I took and those my friends took with their 7.0 and 8.0 MP cameras was intense! Everyone acknowledged that my camera, although a little more money, was a far better investment. So far I've been satisfied with usability, quick focus, sleekness of design and the ability of the camera to take pictures in low-lit areas. The colors are very vibrant. I feel like I've barely scratched the surface of what my camera can do. I'm very satisfied with my purchase.

Canon 10.0MP Digital Camera, PowerShot SD790 IS

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Posted on Nov 10, 2008

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Canon PowerShot SD790 IS Digital ELPH - Digital camera - compact - 10.0 Mpix - optical zoom: 3 x - supported memory: MMC, SD, SDHC, MMCplus
Brand Name	Canon
Product Name	10.0MP Digital Camera, PowerShot SD790 IS
Additional Features:Additional Features	Audio recording, direct print, USB 2.0 compatibility, motion sensor, digital noise reduction, date/time stamp, DPOF support, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, PictBridge support, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, FE lock, resizi
Additional Features:Self Timer	Yes
Additional Features:Self Timer Delay	10 sec, 2 sec
Battery:Supported Battery	Canon NB-5L
Battery:Supported Battery Details	1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1120 mAh ( included )
Camera Flash:Camera Flash	Built-in flash
Camera Flash:Effective Flash Range	1 ft - 11.5 ft
Camera Flash:Flash Modes	Fill-in mode, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction
Camera Flash:Red Eye Reduction	Yes
Color:Overall Color	Silver
Compatibility Requirements:Mac Compatibility	Yes
Compatibility Requirements:PC/Windows Compatibility	Yes
Connections:Connector Type	1 x USB <br> 1 x composite video/audio output
Connections:Expansion Slot(s)	1 x SD Memory Card
Connectivity, Interfaces & Ports:Primary Interface	USB 2.0
Digital Features:Movie Capability	Digital camera Yes
Digital Features:Self-Timer Time	Delay
Dimensions:Depth	0.8 in 4/5 in.
Dimensions:Height	2-1/4 in.
Dimensions:Width	3-3/5 in.
Display:Display Form Factor	Built-in
Display:Display Format	230,000 pixels
Flash Enhancements:Flash Off	Yes
Flash Enhancements:Red Eye Reduction	Yes
Flash:Flash Type	Built-in
Focus, Framing & Exposure:Preview LCD Monitor Size	3 in.
Focus, Framing & Exposure:Shutter Speed	15 - 1/1500 sec.
General:Depth	0.8 in
General:Height	2.2 in
General:Product Type	Digital camera - compact
General:Weight	5.5 oz
General:Width	3.6 in
Image Capture:Image Sensor Size	1/2.3 in. CCD
Image Capture:Image Sensor Type	CCD (charge-coupled device)
Image Capture:Method	Image sensor
Image Capture:Sensor Max. Pixel Count - Effective	10.0 million
Image Capture:Sensor Max. Pixel Count - Gross	10.3 million
Image Capture:Speed (Sensitivity)	Auto. ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Image Recording & Storage:Image File Format Type	JPEG/EXIF v 2.2
Image Recording & Storage:Media Type	SD card
Included Cables & Connectors:Audio/Video Cable	Yes
Included Cables & Connectors:USB Cable	Yes
Included Software:Image/Photo Editing	Yes
Included with Item:Charger	Yes
Included with Item:Wrist Strap	Yes
Lens System:Auto Focus	TTL contrast detection
Lens System:Auto Focus Points (Zones)	9
Lens System:Features	Built-in lens shield, UA lens
Lens System:Focal Length	6.2 mm - 18.6 mm
Lens System:Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera	35 - 105mm
Lens System:Focus Adjustment	Automatic
Lens System:Lens Aperture	F/2.8-4.9
Lens System:Macro Focus Range	3-50cm
Lens System:Min Focus Range	11.8 in
Lens System:Optical Zoom	3 x
Lens System:Type	Zoom lens - 6.2 mm - 18.6 mm - f/2.8-4.9
Lens System:Zoom Adjustment	Motorized drive
Lens:Aperture Opening	f2.8 - 4.9
Lens:Focal Length Min - Max	35-105mm
Lens:Magnification, Digital Zoom	4X
Lens:Magnification, Optical Zoom	3X
Lens:Zoom Type	Optical and digital
Main Features:Color Support	Color
Main Features:Continuous Shooting Speed	1.4 frames per second
Main Features:Digital Video Format	AVI, MJPEG
Main Features:Digital Zoom	4 x
Main Features:Effective Sensor Resolution	10,000,000 pixels
Main Features:Exposure Metering	Evaluative, center-weighted, spot
Main Features:Exposure Modes	Program, automatic
Main Features:Face Detection	Yes
Main Features:Image Stabilizer	Optical
Main Features:Light Sensitivity	ISO 100, ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 80, ISO 1600, ISO auto, ISO 3200 (2Mpix)
Main Features:Max Shutter Speed	1/1500 sec
Main Features:Min Shutter Speed	15 sec
Main Features:Optical Sensor Type	CCD
Main Features:Resolution	10.0 Megapixel
Main Features:Shooting Modes	Frame movie mode
Main Features:Shooting Programs	Portrait mode, stitch assist, fireworks, underwater, sunset, indoor, foliage, beach, kids & pets, digital macro, night snapshot, snow, high sensitivity, aquarium
Main Features:Special Effects	Color Accent, Color Swap
Main Features:Still Image Format	JPEG
Main Features:Total Pixels	10,300,000 pixels
Main Features:Video Capture	AVI - 640 x 480 - 30 fps <br> AVI - 320 x 240 - 30 fps <br> AVI - 160 x 120 - 15 fps
Main Features:White Balance	Custom, automatic, presets
Main Features:White Balance Presets	Fluorescent, cloudy, tungsten light, daylight
Maintenance Agreement	Available
Memory / Storage:Flash Memory	32 MB flash - SD Memory Card
Memory / Storage:Image Storage	JPEG 3648 x 2736 <br> JPEG 2816 x 2112 <br> JPEG 2272 x 1704 <br> JPEG 1600 x 1200 <br> JPEG 640 x 480 <br> JPEG 3648 x 2048
Memory / Storage:Supported Flash Memory	MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCardplus
Microphone:Microphone Operation Mode	Mono
Microphone:Microphone Technology	Electret condenser
Microphone:Type	Microphone - built-in
Miscellaneous:Cables Included	A/V cable <br> USB cable
Miscellaneous:Certified for Windows Vista	Certified for Windows Vista software and devices have undergone compatibility tests for ease-of-use, better performance and enhanced security.
Miscellaneous:Included Accessories	Wrist strap
Model Number	00353472000
MPN	SD790IS/2554B001
Other Features:Bundled Software	Digital camera solution
Power:Power Device	Battery charger - external
Product Overview:Item Weight	0.34 lbs. 5.5 oz
Shoot Mode:Macro Mode	Yes
Shoot Mode:Portrait zoom mode	Yes
Software:Software	Drivers & Utilities, Canon ZoomBrowser EX, Canon ImageBrowser
System Requirements for PC Connection:Operating System Support	MS Windows 2000 SP4 or later, MS Windows Vista, Apple Mac OS X 10.3 - 10.4, MS Windows XP SP2
System Requirements for PC Connection:Peripheral Devices	USB port, CD-ROM drive
UPC	13803090703