Canon’s PowerShot SD990 IS digital camera replaces the PowerShot SD950 IS model. It retains the same 1/1.7-inch CCD image sensor size, but features more megapixels -14.7, and previous model’s DIGIC III processor was upgraded to a DIGIC 4 type that allows for servo-AF tracking.

The Canon SD990 features the same 3.7x optical zoom. Its LCD display measures 2.5-inches diagonally with a resolution of 230,000 dots, with improved contrast ratio.

A high sensitivity scene mode allows ISO to be boosted to a maximum of ISO 3,200. Meanwhile, it’s better to take advantage of optical image stabilization that prevents camera shake. High ISO levels mean only noise.

The SD990 offers a program mode, and a manual mode where aperture and shutter speed can be selected. There are also 16 scene modes, and a new Intelligent Contrast Correction function.

DIGIC 4 image processor, in its turn, is responsible for face detection (with a self-timer trigger that automatically takes a photo two seconds after an additional face enters the scene) and servo autofocus (which continuously tracks moving subjects when you half-press the Shutter button).

Sample Photo Galleries: imaging-resource.com.

Camera Reviews:

Imaging-resource.com:
The Canon PowerShot SD990 IS is a good quality digital camera overall. Image corners are soft at full wide angle, with chromatic aberration, but that’s to be expected in cameras of this size. Color is bright and vibrant, with only slight oversaturation in some reds and still pleasing.

Canon PowerShot SD990 IS - Specifications:

• 14.6 Megapixels
• Maximum Image Size: 4416 x 3312
• 1/1.7″ CCD Sensor
• 3.69x Optical Zoom
• Aspect Ratio: 4:3, 16:9
• Focal Length Equivalent: 36 - 133 mm
• Aperture Range: f/2.8 (W) - f/5.8 (T)
• Optical Viewfinder
• 2.5 inch LCD Screen with 230,000 pixels
• New DIGIC 4 Image Processor: Face Detection, Servo AF, Face Detection Self-Timer
• Intelligent Contrast Correction
• Continuous-mode: 1.4 frames/second
• Manual Focus
• Macro Focus Range: 5 cm
• ISO Settings: 100-3200
• Shutter Speed Range: 15 - 1/1600
• Metering Modes: Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot (center), Face Detect AE
• Movie Mode: 640×480, 30 fps
• 32.0 MB Memory
• Lithium Ion NB-5L Rechargeable Battery
• Street Price: $341.40

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Canon’s PowerShot SD880 IS is a 10-megapixel digital camera with 4x optical zoom which replaces the company’s previous PowerShot SD870 IS model. It’s also a little bit slimmer that its predecessor – not as slim as Sony and Casio ultracompacts - but will slip into a pocket or purse without a problem.

As with its predecessor, the Canon SD880 IS features optical image stabilization to help eliminate image blurring caused by camera shake. Also to freeze movement a new high sensitivity scene mode exists and it allows sensitivity to be boosted to a maximum of ISO 3,200; however it causes noise in your images.

The camera incorporates DIGIC 4 image processor that allows for servo AF tracking. Besides, its autofocus system now has improved face detection capability, a Face Detection self timer included.

The Canon PowerShot SD880 IS’s LCD display has a 3.0-inch design with 230,000 dots, and Canon also claims higher contrast.

In terms of shooting capabilities, the Canon SD880 offers only Auto and Program AE modes, with no options for aperture- or shutter-priority shooting, and no fully manual mode. However, you can from sixteen scene modes, and activate an Intelligent Contrast Correction function.

Camera Reviews:

Imaging-resource.com:
In sum, the Canon SD880 IS is a lot of fun and looks good, too. The LCD is surprisingly usable in direct sunlight. As to its image quality. the Canon SD880 delivers sharp images in low light thanks to Canon’s optical image stabilization. Larger sensor and Canon’s noise suppression technology make shooting at higher ISOs less disappointing than it has been in this pocket format.

Sample Photo Galleries: imaging-resource.com.

Canon PowerShot SD880 IS – Specifications:

• Maximum Image Size: 3648 x 2736
• 10.0 Megapixels
• 1/2.3″ CCD Size
• Aspect Ratio: 4:3, 16:9
• Focal Length Equivalent: 28 - 112 mm
• 4x Optical Zoom
• Macro Focus: 2cms
• Aperture Range: f/2.8 (W) - f/5.8 (T)
• 3.0 inch LCD Screen with 230,000 pixels
• Settings: ISO 100 - 3200
• Shutter Speed Range: 15 - 1/1600
• Metering Modes: Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot (center), Face Detect AE
• Scene modes: Portrait, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Aquarium, Underwater, ISO 3,200, Indoor, Kids & Pets, Night Snapshot), Color Accent, Color Swap, Digital Macro, Stitch Assist
• Continuous-mode: 1.4 fps
• Movie Mode: 640×480, 30 fps
• 32 Internal Memory
• New DIGIC 4 Image Processor
• Intelligent Contrast Correction
• Proprietary NB-5L Battery
• Retail Price: $299.99

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The Canon PowerShot A2100 IS digital camera replaces the PowerShot A2000 IS model and offers a compelling combination of features and affordable price.

It features new 12.1 megapixel sensor, 6x optical zoom, a large 3-inch LCD screen with wide viewing angle and new DIGIC 4 image processing engine. The camera uses optical image stabilizer to help prevent blurred photos.

From the outside the A2100 IS is virtually identical to the A2000 model that it replaces. This is still a well-made, fairly compact 3 cms thick digital camera, with a serious matt-black plastic body and excellent overall finish.

The Canon Powershot A2100 IS has relatively few external controls, just 11 in total, which reflects the fact that this is quite a simple camera in functionality terms, with only limited photographic control on offer. The menu system on the Canon Powershot A2100 IS is extremely straight-forward to use.

The camera features no manual controls but houses 18 shooting modes including the Program mode, new Smart Auto and improved Easy modes with Scene Detection Technology for point-and-shoot operation, plus Face Detection, Face Select & Track, i-Contrast, Motion Detection and Auto Red-Eye Correction technologies.

Camera Reviews:

Photographyblog.com:
“The A2100 IS produces good image quality and deals extremely well with chromatic aberrations, with limited purple fringing effects appearing only in high contrast situations. The start-up time from turning the Canon Powershot A2100 IS on to being ready to take a photo is quite quick at around 1.5 seconds, and focusing is very quick in good light.”

Canon Powershot A2100 – Specifications:

• 12.10 Megapixels
• Maximum Image Size: 4000 x 3000 pixels
• 3-inch TFT LCD with 230,000 pixels.
• 6x Optical Zoom
• Aperture Range: f/3.2(W) – f/5.9(T)
• Focal Length Equivalent: 36-216mm
• Optical Image Stabilisation
• Sensitivity: ISO 80 - 1600
• Metering Modes: Evaluative, center-weighted, average, and spot
• Shutter Speed: 15-1/1600 sec.
• Continuous Mode: 1.1 fps
• Scene Modes : Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Aquarium, ISO 3200, Long Shutter, Indoor, Kids & Pets, Night Snapshot
• No Manual Controls
• Macro Focus: 3cms
• Movie mode: 640×480 at 30 fps
• AA Batteries
• Available in black
• Price : $249.99

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