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Canon PowerShot SD790 Digital Camera Review

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Specs & Features

Released

6 months ago

Camera Type

Compact

LCD Panel Size

3 in.

Optical Zoom

35mm Zoom Lens

35 - 105 mm

Aperture Range

f2.8/f4.9 (w/t)

Battery Life

330 Images

Battery Type

Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery

Built-in Microphone

With Built-in Microphone

Camera Resolution

10.3 Megapixel

Compression Modes

Fine
SuperFine
Normal
Uncompressed

Compression Type

JPEG
EXIF 2.2
DPOF 1.1

Depth

0.82 in.

Digital Zoom

Family Line

Canon PowerShot

File Size (High Res.)

4.23 MB (30 images on 128MB card)

File Size (Low Res.)

0.08 MB (about 1,600 images on 128MB card)

Flash Functions

Flash Off
Auto Flash
Fill-in Flash
Red-eye Reduction Flash
Slow Sync

Flash Type

Built-In

Focal Length

6.2 - 18.6 mm

Focus Range

12 in. to Infinity (w)

Focus Type

Autofocus

Frames Per Second

1.4 Frames

Height

2.24 in.

ISO Speeds

Auto
100
200
400
800
1600
80

Image Resolutions

640 x 480
2816 x 2112
2272 x 1704
1600 x 1200
3648 x 2736
3648 x 2048

Image Sensor Type

Included Accessories

Software
USB Cable
Hand Strap
32 MB Memory Card
Lithium Battery
Battery Charger
AV Cable

Interchangeable Lens

Not Interchangeable Lenses

Interface Type

USB 2.0

LCD Panel

With LCD Panel

LCD Protected Position

Without LCD Protected Position

LCD Screen Resolution

230,000 pixels

MPN

SD790IS

Macro Focus Range

1.2 - 19.2 in. (w) / 12 - 19.2 in. (t)

Max Movie Length

Without Limit (Depends on the camera free memory size)

Memory Type

Multimedia Card
SD Card
SDHC Card

Operating System

Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows Vista

Release Date

March, 2008

Resolution

10.3 Megapixel

Self Timer

2 Sec.
10 Sec.

Shutter Speed

1/60 - 1/1500 sec

Video Format

AVI
Motion JPEG

Video Interface

Video Out

Video Resolutions

640 x 480 (VGA)
160 x 120
320 x 240

Video Speed

30 fps

Viewfinder

Without Viewfinder

Weight

0.34 lb.

White Balance

Auto
Manual
Daylight / Sunny (Preset)
Cloudy (Preset)
Fluorescent (Preset)
Tungsten (Preset)

Width

3.61 in.

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What People Say

I just bought this camera yesterday...... I've taken almost 100 pics wit it already and i must say that i am very impressed.......... The picture quality is amazing........ The new sleek design is very ergonomic-al and sexy..... The functionality of it istruly easy to master right out of the box..... The fact that i can take many pictures in a short period of time is very impressive: unlike other cameras, it doesn't need time to load and store just shoot and move on....... The price of it is truly great since you get everything and much more when you buy it.......... I would suggest this camera to anybody who likes taking pictures and have fun at the same time.......... from Circuitcity.com Takes excellent pictures, great shots in low-light settings, the aquarium mode lets you take crisp pictures against shiny surfaces without any flash reflections!I highly recommend this baby!!! from Circuitcity.com I had a 6 mega pixel Cannon Digital Elph and loved it. It recently broke and I decided to go with the 10 mega pixel. The Cannons have great features and take amazing pictures, but this 10 mp one was much bigger than the 6mp. I ordered it online an pickedup in the store. Once I arriced at the store and saw how big the model was compared to my previous one, I cancelled the order and bought the Casio Exilim and am very happy with it. from Circuitcity.com There are many good things to say about this Canon, great picture quality, long battery life, and some good features. I am not crazy about the layout of the features. On many occassions, when go the 'function set' button, I accidently hit the delete button. This has happened so many times, it's either the placement of the delete button or my finger. Either way, I don't like that. I also would rather the camera had a sliding review feature rather than the pushbutton one. Also, when switching from normal toclose up, I wish it would stay as set rather than reverting to default setting.The screen is huge and easy to view. As I've said, the pictures are excellent. from Circuitcity.com Perfect picture every time! from Circuitcity.com This camera takes great pictures. I spent a lot of time researching digital cameras and am so glad I bought this. In fact, one of my friends saw the pictures I took and went out and bought one that day! The scroll wheel takes some getting used to. There are many settings to choose from on this camera, and that's a good thing. My only concerns about it are: 1.The zoom is only 3x 2. I wish they had put the wide angle lense on this model 3. You will need to get a better memory card and a case. Even so, If I lost this camera today, I'd go out and buy another one tomorrow. I'm very happy with this purchase, and have recommended this camera to friends and family. The quality of the pictures more than makes up for its shortcomings. from Circuitcity.com I searched many cameras before purchasing this camera. It is one of the best I have owned. It has many features, but it does take a little practice before you understand and are able to use all of the features. The battery life is outstanding. It is easy to carry and loads up fast when you want to take that instant photograph. Recommend this camera over the many on the market.Pro: Excellent photos, long battery lifeCon: Must read user guide for maximum performance from Circuitcity.com I went to reading all the reviews for a good camera, and I didn't have any regrets! I love the bigger screen 3' than the other 2.5' cams, and I love the clarity of the screen. With my old camera, Polaroid, going to the aquarium was a not good shots sincethe glass would reflect the flash whereas this camera I just set it to 'aquarium' and I have a very vivid pictures of the colorful fishes and even my kids in front, no glass reflection @ all! The video feature is clear and have a clear sound, my previouscamera has no sound. Battery life is longer too. from Circuitcity.com I have owned many digital ELFs, including the first edition. I have also toyed around with other brands, specifically makers of digital SLRs and with mixed results. The Canon on the other hand never dissappoints. Its size is the initial seller, but thequality of manufacture, picture, and the convenience of a powerful rechargeable battery make this camera a sure thing. from Circuitcity.com GREAT CAMERA IT IS SLEEK,SOLID, AND COMPACT. THE COLORS ARE BRIGHT AND SHARP AND THE 3 INCH SCREEN IS PERFECT. IT IS EASY TO USE AND I WOULD RECOMEND THIS CAMERA. from Circuitcity.com