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Manufacturer: Canon Part number: 2554B001
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- Bottom Line:
- For most people, the excellent photo quality of the Canon PowerShot SD790 IS will more than make up for any slight performance deficiencies or minor shortcomings.
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CNET editors' review
Canon PowerShot SD790 IS price range: $549.99
- Reviewed by: Lori Grunin
- Reviewed on: 07/07/2008
- Released on: 03/17/2008
The good: Great photo quality; interesting design.
The bad: Mixed performance; no optical zoom in movie mode.
The bottom line: For most people, the excellent photo quality of the Canon PowerShot SD790 IS will more than make up for any slight performance deficiencies or minor shortcomings.
User reviews
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Great overall camera
by lokeyloo on January 21, 2009
Pros: simple to use, great picture and great price
Cons: Nothing that I can think.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great photo quality; Cramped buttons
by Albert Ferreira on December 29, 2008
Pros: Outstanding photos, very nice screen, nice style, quick start up and shot recovery.
Cons: Buttons are cramped and I hit the review button accidently a few times. Wheel is too sensitive and I have changed the shot modes accidently.
Summary: Nice clean design that shoot great photos. Playback button should be switched with print button and wheel should have a disconnect feature.
Summary: Nice clean design that shoot great photos. Playback button should be switched with print button and wheel should have a disconnect feature.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great Point and Shoot camera.
by ryank82 on December 24, 2008
Pros: Great picture quality, Easy to use, Big lcd
Cons: Small memory card
Summary: I have always been a big fan of the Canon Powershot series. The SD790IS is another great Canon camera in my opinion. So far all the pictures have turned out ...
Summary: I have always been a big fan of the Canon Powershot series. The SD790IS is another great Canon camera in my opinion. So far all the pictures have turned out great. Camera seems like it is built/constructed very well. Very east to use controls. Button layout is a nice change in my opinion. Highly recommended !
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great Value
by cmp8254 on December 7, 2008
Pros: Design, Price, quality of construction
Cons: none so far
Summary: Bought this camera hours before going to NYC and found it very easy to use and it took great pictures. We currently own to Sonys and after becoming frustrated with ...
Summary: Bought this camera hours before going to NYC and found it very easy to use and it took great pictures. We currently own to Sonys and after becoming frustrated with por pictures we decided to give Canon a chance. So far so good and for $179 at Costco a great deal.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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excellent camera with good video catch
by kimok on September 21, 2008
Pros: pictures are sharp and clear. they are best of same type of camera. video is clear with good sound.
Cons: rotating wheel is hard to use, very annoy. also, 32MB SD card is a joke.
Summary: this is my 5th digital camera. i have a canon SLR but not easy to carry around, esp. to catch outdoor pictures for kids. so i was looking for a ...
Summary: this is my 5th digital camera. i have a canon SLR but not easy to carry around, esp. to catch outdoor pictures for kids. so i was looking for a easy point and shot camera. i did a careful reviewed and tested a few cameras, finally bought this one. I am very happy with my choice.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Bottom Line: Great device, awesome pictures, gorgeous look.
by Bigbluethingy on April 25, 2008
Pros: 10 megapixels for cropping and zooming, big 3-inch screen, great scene modes, great look, etc.
Cons: Scroll wheel tough to get used to.
Summary: I just go the camera about a week ago, and I love it. I've been waiting to actually see some footage of it and I saw a great video ...
Summary: I just go the camera about a week ago, and I love it. I've been waiting to actually see some footage of it and I saw a great video of the device over on Tiger.tv, and it is just super gorgeous. The picture quality is phenomenal with its 10 megapixels as well as being a Canon. The 3X zoom could be a little bigger (5X maybe), but is fine. The new scroll wheel navigations is a little tough to get used to, but gets easier over time. The curves on the camera are beautiful and everything about it screams great camera. You can find it on the web for less than the $349 price tag, I got it for $315 on Amazon and they had a discount on a 4GB memory card to bring the card to only $10. Overall, buy this camera - you'll love it. Canon just never disappoints. - http://blargkaboom.com
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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The perfect traval camera.
by Tester479 on April 16, 2008
Pros: Well put together,
Cons: No wi fi, 3 X ocptical
Summary: This is the epitome of the ELPH class cameras. After owning this for some months it’s my thought it does everything that is advertised. Remember this is only an ...
Summary: This is the epitome of the ELPH class cameras. After owning this for some months it’s my thought it does everything that is advertised. Remember this is only an ultra compact and not a full fledge take up a lot or room camera. It’s perfect for traveling. At first the click wheel seemed a little awkward but after a couple of weeks the click wheel loosened up a little and it became a pleasure to use, I also like the Razor buttons, (very stream line.)
The picture quality is very good, and with the on board cropping, well that’s just plain neat. 10 mega pixels, durable, it’s a good choice. All the ELPHS are good cameras but I chose this one. The 3in screen sold me. In short, fantastic photos, well built, good looking, and fun to use.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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This is the best
by FredTester-2266878625575654118 on December 9, 2008
Pros: Easy to use
Cons: Nothing at all
1 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Impossible scroll wheel
by rbeebr on February 3, 2011
Pros: This camera is terrible. No pros to it.
Cons: This camera is almost completely useless. Basic controls (e.g. choosing automatic vs. manual) are accessed by turning a scroll wheel on the back that is impossible to spin without triggering a submenu.
Summary: Buy any other type of camera. I've had Canons before, won't buy one again.
Summary: Buy any other type of camera. I've had Canons before, won't buy one again.
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awesome, great photo quality
by axsesdenied on February 28, 2010
Pros: great photo quality, great size/weight/price
Cons: asoulutley NOTHING!
Summary: greatest point-and-shoot camera !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Summary: greatest point-and-shoot camera !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Canon
- Part number: 2554B001
- Description: Chiseled edges with a subtle gleam give this PowerShot SD790 IS Digital ELPH distinctive sculptural appeal. Just as attractive are its high-end specifications, including 10 megapixels of resolution plus Face Detection and Motion Detection Technology that delivers the ultimate in crisp, clear, amazingly detailed images. Prepare to be transfixed by the view from the camera's 3.0-inch PureColor LCD II screen. With rich, accurate color and superb clarity, the screen is easy to view at wide angles too - perfect for gathering a group around to see your images.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Product Type Digital camera - Compact
- Resolution 10 megapixels
- Optical Sensor Type CCD
- Total Pixels 10,300,000 pixels
- Effective Sensor Resolution 10,000,000 pixels
- Optical Sensor Size 1/2.3"
- 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 400,
ISO 1600,
ISO 800,
ISO 100,
ISO 200,
ISO auto,
ISO 80 - 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,
Fireworks,
Kids & pets,
High sensitivity,
Portrait mode - White Balance Automatic,
Presets,
Custom - White Balance Presets Fluorescent,
Cloudy,
Daylight,
Tungsten light - Max Shutter Speed 1/1500 sec
- Min Shutter Speed 15 sec
- Exposure Compensation ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
Lens System
- Type Canon,
3 x x Zoom lens - 6.2 mm - 18.6 mm - F/2.8-4.9 - Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 35 - 105 mm
- Focus Adjustment Automatic
- Min Focus Range 11.8 in
- Macro Focus Range 1 in - 19.7 in
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
- Features UA lens,
Built-in lens shield Camera Flash
- Camera Flash Built-in flash
- Flash Modes Slow synchro,
Fill-in mode,
Auto mode,
Flash OFF mode,
Red-eye reduction - Effective Flash Range 1 ft - 11.5 ft
Additional Features
- Continuous Shooting Speed 1.4 frames per second
- Self Timer Delay 2 sec,
10 sec - Additional Features Digital image rotation,
DPOF support,
In-camera red-eye fix,
Audio recording,
Resizing an image,
Cropping an image,
Digital noise reduction,
Histogram display,
Camera orientation detection,
PictBridge support,
USB 2.0 compatibility,
16:9 widescreen mode,
Direct print Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type None
Display
- Type 3 in LCD display
- Resolution 230,000 pixels
- Display Features Built-in
Microphone
- Microphone Operation Mode Mono
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x USB,
1 x Composite video/audio output Software
- Software Drivers & Utilities
Miscellaneous
- Microsoft Certifications Certified for Windows Vista
- Included Accessories Battery charger,
Wrist strap,
USB cable,
Audio / video cable Battery
- Supported Battery Canon NB-5L
- Supported Battery 1 x Canon NB-5L Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1120 mAh ( 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 2 GB SD Memory Card
- Image Storage JPEG 3648 x 2736,
JPEG 2816 x 2112,
JPEG 2272 x 1704,
JPEG 1600 x 1200,
JPEG 640 x 480,
JPEG 3648 x 2048 - Video Capture AVI - 640 x 480,
AVI - 320 x 240,
AVI - 160 x 120 Dimensions & Weight
- Width 3.6 in
- Depth 0.8 in
- Height 2.2 in
- Weight 5.5 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.
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
