Canon PowerShot SD870 IS Review

Dcresource has posted a review of the Canon PowerShot SD870 IS digital camera. Jeff Keller writes:

What I liked:

  • Very good photo quality (though see issues below)
  • Wide-angle lens
  • Compact, stylish metal body
  • Optical image stabilization
  • Huge 3-inch LCD display; easy to see outdoors and in low light
  • Snappy performance
  • AF-assist lamp, great low light focusing
  • Effective redeye removal tool (and you’ll need it)
  • Well-implemented face detection feature; adjustable focus point size (center AF only)
  • Handy Auto ISO boost, focus check features
  • Above average battery life
  • Very good movie mode
  • Optional underwater case
  • USB 2.0 High Speed support


Canon PowerShot SD870 IS Digital ELPH 8.0 Megapixel Camera + High Power Bounce Head Auto Electronic Flash with Grip + High Speed USB 2.0 SecureDigital (SD) Card Reader + Spare NB-5L Battery for Canon + Padded Carrying Case