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Manufacturer: Canon Part number: 2508B001
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- Bottom Line:
- Canon's SD1100 IS adds optical image stabilization to last year's hit SD1000, while delivering just as impressive image quality.
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CNET editors' review
Canon PowerShot SD1100 IS (Silver) price range: $599.95
- Reviewed by: Phil Ryan
- Reviewed on: 03/05/2008
The good: Great image quality; minimal shutter lag; speedy performance; optical image stabilization; face detection; optical viewfinder.
The bad: No manual exposure controls; slow flash recycle time.
The bottom line: Canon's SD1100 IS adds optical image stabilization to last year's hit SD1000, while delivering just as impressive image quality.
User reviews
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Over-Rated Preliminary Reviews
by Eppy1 on May 20, 2008
Pros: Beautiful Outdoor Pictures, Vivid colors, Stylish, Compact
Cons: Annoyingly slow, poor flash, poor indoor shots
Summary: Just bought the SD1100IS to replace a 1-1/2 year old Casio Exilim EX-Z850 that I broke. I checked out all of the reviews for this new Canon model and ...
Summary: Just bought the SD1100IS to replace a 1-1/2 year old Casio Exilim EX-Z850 that I broke. I checked out all of the reviews for this new Canon model and was impressed with the comments. But after receiving the camera and using it for a few weeks I am beginning to have my doubts. In fact, right now I would happily trade it in to have my Casio Exilim back!
1. Slow, slow, slow - the setup time for every shot, particularly indoor shots, is really annoying. My Casio was ready in about half the time. Taking quick sequenced indoor shots with a flash is not realistic.
2. Grainy image on viewing screen for any nightime indoor shots.
3. Severely under-powered flash - I thought I read some reviews that gave it an OK rating at 10 feet...I have not had much luck farther than about 8 feet. Many flash shots were severely darkened by lack of light...and often the flash only covered a portion of the image leaving faces dark and everything else in the photo bright.
4. Used it the second week I had it for a wedding - roughly half of the shots had to be thrown away...you don't get a lot of opportunities at a wedding. Things move along at their own pace. So walking down the aisle, every other shot was blurry, or out of focus. Getting a low light shot was trying at best, even with proper "best shot" settings.
5. Face Recognition software worked sometimes, and other times drove me crazy as it would not lock in anywhere near the faces....I eventually shut it off.
6. The pictures - well yes it does take nice pictures...if you're willing to put up with a very annoying camera. Maybe I'll get more used to it over time. I just can't afford to have so many bad shots among the good ones.
7. Software is very good, uploading and sorting is easy, can print right from the camera without a PC (yes, you need a printer).
8. Right now, I think a 7 is the best rating I can squeeze out for this camera.9 out of 13 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Awesome camera that blew me away!
by y2jweir on April 27, 2008
Pros: Amazing picture quality with stunning color! With great sharpness, along with great color picutes almost look 3D.
Cons: I wish the camera had manual focus, if it does I can't find it.
Summary: This is a great small, cool, and medium weight camera. I looked around online, read a lot of reviews. I was replacing an old (4-5yr) Fujifilm camera. I was looking ...
Summary: This is a great small, cool, and medium weight camera. I looked around online, read a lot of reviews. I was replacing an old (4-5yr) Fujifilm camera. I was looking at a different Canon, but saw this one in the store. I was so blown away by how clear, sharp, and colorful the pictures were that I bought it on the spot. After I got home, I spent about an hour or so playing with it and working through the different settings. There a lot of different settings that allow you to take a lot of cool different pictures. I found the settings to be really easy to learn, as I never read the manual. I would really recommend this great little camera to anyone. The only thing I wish it had was the manual focus option, but that isn't a big deal. I also like that this camera has some weight to it, and doesn't just feel like a plastic P.O.S. Should you buy this camera, you will not regret it.
4 out of 6 users found this user opinion helpful.
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I could not ask for more.
by TropiGal on September 6, 2008
Pros: I am a casual camera user who wants photos for blog, not print quality. Canon 1100 takes great pix indoors and out. It is easy to use. I was impressed when shots holding camera in one hand and driving 70mph with the other were focused.
Cons: After 6 days, no cons. I researched cameras for 6 weeks & couldn't decide. Friend recommended Ritz where reps know cameras. Got personalized help, able to see shots I took in store looked on PC. Slghtly more expensive but includes free lessons.
Summary: For the casual user, this is a great little camera. I am picking four stars only because I know that many cameras offer more options that will please more experienced ...
Summary: For the casual user, this is a great little camera. I am picking four stars only because I know that many cameras offer more options that will please more experienced shutterbugs than I am.
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great little camera for just about anyone
Pros: Easy to use, takes great pictures, fits perfectly just about anywhere and takes very little room!
Cons: Flash recycle time
Summary: I got this camera to replace my ancient digital camera in order to take pictures for selling items. This is a great little camera, stores tons of pictures on the ...
Summary: I got this camera to replace my ancient digital camera in order to take pictures for selling items. This is a great little camera, stores tons of pictures on the cards and is super easy to use. I will be taking it with me on vacation soon along with the full Digital SLR for the quick shots. This is a fabulous and easy to use camera that takes great shots. I do find that sometimes I have to turn off the flash for better indoor pictures but that isn't a bad thing. And the cats don't always see it coming so I can get great candid shots! The video part is great but I've not used it much. I've seen the quality on my brother's older version which is very good and expect this to be just as good.
2 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great camera for the novice like myself.
by robbinh00d on March 29, 2009
Pros: Good image quality. Lens pops out and goes back in REALLY fast which is what I wanted. Video quality is awesome at 30fps. Can use a 4gb SD card which fits right in your laptop. Menus are relatively user friendly. Slips in your pocket perfectly.
Cons: Autofocus can take a second or two to get there. Doesnt really bother me as I'm a total novice. I just wanted a camera small enough to put in my pocket. I dont like the integrated battery thingie. I'd rather be able to use rechargeable AA batts.
Summary: I know NOTHING about photography, nor do I care. I was able to steal this for about $130 so I got it because I was in desperate need of a ...
Summary: I know NOTHING about photography, nor do I care. I was able to steal this for about $130 so I got it because I was in desperate need of a digicam. The video quality is awesome on this thing. Saves as .avi files so you can compress any way ya like afterwards. Image quality is good. Only thing is, the model right after this one utilizes the SDHC cards. That way you can use the larger SD cards like 32gb, or 64gb...plenty of space for the longest home videos.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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excellent photos, even with flash
by chavief on March 16, 2009
Pros: excellent photos in daylight or with flash, easy to use, lots of fun settings, slim and light, inexpensive
Cons: can't think of anything!
Would like a better zoom, but for this price, who can complain?Summary: I got this camera (in blue) to supplement my Canon PowerShot XS 10 IS which is too big to lug around every day or to parties. The SD1100IS takes amazing ...
Summary: I got this camera (in blue) to supplement my Canon PowerShot XS 10 IS which is too big to lug around every day or to parties. The SD1100IS takes amazing photos, and most importantly, the flash never washes people out. Excellent buy. And it's really pretty in blue!
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great snapshot camera with good movie mode for the web
by tomwarner on March 10, 2009
Pros: The camera is small and relatively tough. It is a great choice for pics and movies headed for the web. At under $130 it is a good deal. Recharge time for the rechargeable battery is around 1 1/2 hours - not bad.
Cons: Not many manual controls. Battery life is liveable. Not a lot of cons for a camera with tons of features and a somewhat low cost.
Summary: The toughness and small size makes this camera (last year's model) a good buy for less than $130 (what I paid). This is a good quality snapshot camera. It ...
Summary: The toughness and small size makes this camera (last year's model) a good buy for less than $130 (what I paid). This is a good quality snapshot camera. It is not a camera that comes close to competing with a DSLR, so don't think that a camera like this can come close. However, it is a lot of camera for the $$.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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For an inexpensive point and shoot, it's AMAZING
by Ms_Miranda on February 27, 2009
Pros: quality of pictures, face detection, self-timer, set up of buttons
Cons: depending on which type of picture you set it up for, they can be dicolored. this just requires setting it up right first
Summary: Had a Sony CyberShot before this, and man am I glad it broke. This camera takes much better quality pictures, a lot of them look professional. I like that the ...
Summary: Had a Sony CyberShot before this, and man am I glad it broke. This camera takes much better quality pictures, a lot of them look professional. I like that the controls aren't on a dial at the top, that is something that annoys me. Flash is good, had multiple self timers which I use a lot. The only real issue I have had with it is when I insert the memory card into my comp and resize etc. the pics, when I put it back into the camera, those pics I changed have an error message-but thats probably my own fault.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Amazing Camera! Got it yesterday.
by KittenKat300 on February 19, 2009
Pros: Great pictures, good setting options, LCD is perfect, long battery life, Great size and flash.
Cons: None so far
Summary: I find that the camera is a "bang for the buck" and this is that time of year when all the new cameras come out, so this was a last ...
Summary: I find that the camera is a "bang for the buck" and this is that time of year when all the new cameras come out, so this was a last chance.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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What more could I ask for?
by mommydrst on September 28, 2008
Pros: I love almost everything about this ultra compact camera.
Cons: Long flash recycle time.
Summary: I have not had any bad experiences with this product. I have had many cameras through the years and I have found this camera to be the best! The photo ...
Summary: I have not had any bad experiences with this product. I have had many cameras through the years and I have found this camera to be the best! The photo quality is awesome!
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Canon
- Part number: 2508B001
- Description: Color communicates. It introduces you before you say a word, making the PowerShot SD1100 IS Digital ELPH the ultimate image-maker. Five fashion-forward hues expressed in pure aluminum add a new burst of excitement to Canon's Perpetual Curve design. Of course, a camera that brings out the best in you also delivers Canon's most advanced technology features. Call it style with substance, for a new level of picture-taking pleasure.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Product Type Digital camera - Compact
- Enclosure Color Swing silver
- Resolution 8 megapixels
- Optical Sensor Type CCD
- Total Pixels 8,000,000 pixels
- Effective Sensor Resolution 8,300,000 pixels
- Optical Sensor Size 1/2.5"
- Optical Zoom 3 x
- Digital Zoom 4 x
- Image Stabilizer Optical
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Digital Video Format AVI
- Image Recording Format JPEG
- AV Interfaces Composite video/audio
Exposure & White Balance
- Light Sensitivity ISO 1600,
ISO 800,
ISO 100,
ISO 200,
ISO 80,
ISO 400,
ISO auto - Exposure Metering Evaluative,
Center-weighted,
Spot - Exposure Modes Program,
Automatic - Shooting Programs Color accent,
Snow,
Night snapshot,
Color swap,
Digital macro,
Beach,
Underwater,
Sunset,
Stitch assist,
Aquarium,
Indoor,
Foliage,
Kids & pets,
Fireworks,
Portrait mode - Special Effects Vivid Blue,
Vivid Green,
Vivid Red,
Positive Film,
Vivid,
Black & White,
Sepia,
Neutral,
Darker Skin Tone,
Lighter Skin Tone - White Balance Automatic,
Presets,
Custom - White Balance Presets Daylight,
Tungsten light,
Cloudy,
Fluorescent light (warm white),
Fluorescent light (cool white) - Max Shutter Speed 1/1500 sec
- Min Shutter Speed 15 sec
- Exposure Compensation ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
Lens System
- Type 3 x x Zoom lens - 6.2 mm - 18.6 mm - F/2.8-4.9
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 38 - 114 mm
- Focus Adjustment Automatic
- Min Focus Range 11.8 in
- Macro Focus Range 1 in - 19.7 in
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
- Features Built-in lens shield
Camera Flash
- Camera Flash Built-in flash
- Flash Modes Fill-in mode,
Slow synchro,
Auto mode,
Flash OFF mode,
Red-eye reduction - Features Flash +/- compensation
- Effective Flash Range 1 ft - 11.5 ft
Additional Features
- Continuous Shooting Speed 1.3 frames per second
- Self Timer Delay 2 sec,
10 sec - Additional Features Digital image rotation,
In-camera red-eye removal,
Audio recording,
Resizing an image,
Cropping an image,
DPOF support,
Built-in speaker,
Digital noise reduction,
Histogram display,
Camera orientation detection,
PictBridge support,
USB 2.0 compatibility,
Direct print Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type Optical - Real-image zoom
- Viewfinder Color Support Color
Display
- Type 2.5 in LCD display
- Resolution 230,000 pixels
- Display Features Built-in
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x USB,
1 x Composite video/audio output
Software
- Software Drivers & Utilities
System Requirements for PC Connection
- Operating System Support Microsoft Windows XP,
Microsoft Windows Vista,
Apple Mac OS X - Peripheral Devices USB port,
CD-ROM drive Miscellaneous
- Microsoft Certifications Certified for Windows Vista
- Included Accessories Battery charger,
USB cable,
Wrist strap,
Audio / video cable Battery
- Supported Battery Canon NB-4L
- Supported Battery 1 x Canon NB-4L Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )
Memory / Storage
- Memory Card Slot SD card
- Supported Memory Cards SDHC Memory Card,
MultiMediaCard,
SD Memory Card,
MultiMediaCardplus - Internal Storage None
- Included Memory Card 32 MB SD Memory Card
- Image Storage Super-fine JPEG 3264 x 2448 : 8 VA - With 32MB card - 3.4 MB,
Fine JPEG 3264 x 2448 : 14 VA - With 32MB card - 2.1 MB,
Normal JPEG 3264 x 2448 : 29 VA - With 32MB card - 980 KB,
Super-fine JPEG 2592 x 1944 : 11 VA - With 32MB card - 2.5 MB,
Fine JPEG 2592 x 1944 : 20 VA - With 32MB card - 1.4 MB,
Normal JPEG 2592 x 1944 : 41 VA - With 32MB card - 695 KB,
Super-fine JPEG 2048 x 1536 : 18 VA - With 32MB card - 1.6 MB,
Fine JPEG 2048 x 1536 : 32 VA - With 32MB card - 893 KB,
Normal JPEG 2048 x 1536 : 64 VA - With 32MB card - 445 KB,
Super-fine JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 29 VA - With 32MB card - 1 MB,
Fine JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 52 VA - With 32MB card - 558 KB,
Normal JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 99 VA - With 32MB card - 278 KB,
Super-fine JPEG 640 x 480 : 111 VA - With 32MB card - 249 KB,
Fine JPEG 640 x 480 : 171 VA - With 32MB card - 150 KB,
Normal JPEG 640 x 480 : 270 VA - With 32MB card - 84 KB,
Super-fine JPEG 3264 x 1832 : 11 VA - With 32MB card - 2.6 MB,
Fine JPEG 3264 x 1832 : 18 VA - With 32MB card - 1.5 MB,
Normal JPEG 3264 x 1832 : 19 VA - With 32MB card - 736 KB - Video Capture AVI - 640 x 480 - 14 sec - With 32MB card,
AVI - 640 x 480 - 27 sec - With 32MB card,
AVI - 320 x 240 - 38 sec - With 32MB card,
AVI - 160 x 120 - 189 sec - With 32MB card Dimensions & Weight
- Width 3.4 in
- Depth 0.9 in
- Height 2.2 in
- Weight 4.4 oz
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
- Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90%
Main Features
- Image stabilizer feature Optical stabilization helps prevent blurry pictures, especially for handheld cameras at slow shutter speeds or when using high optical zoom.
Product series
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Canon PowerShot SD1100 IS (Brown)
Manufacturer: Canon
Specs: Ultracompact,
8 megapixels,
3 x,
1/2.5",
CCD,
Optical -
Canon PowerShot SD1100 IS (Blue)
Manufacturer: Canon
Specs: Ultracompact,
8 megapixels,
3 x,
38 - 114mm F/2.8,
1/2.5",
CCD,
Optical -
Canon PowerShot SD1100 IS (Silver)
Manufacturer: Canon
Specs: Ultracompact,
8 megapixels,
3 x,
38 - 114mm F/2.8,
1/2.5",
CCD,
Optical
Accessories
Manufacturer info
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- Manufacturer:Canon
- Address:
One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042 - Phone: 516-328-5000
- Email: mediacontact@cusa.canon.com
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