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Canon PowerShot SD850 IS

Manufacturer: Canon USA Part number: 2047B001

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Canon PowerShot SD850 IS

price range: $239.00 - $269.99

Reviewed by: Philip Ryan
Reviewed on: 06/05/2007

The good: Great performance and image quality; solid image stabilization; face detection.

The bad: No manual exposure controls; on/off button a bit awkward; noisy images at ISO 1,600.

The bottom line: The Canon PowerShot SD 850 IS has just about everything you'd want in a point-and-shoot.

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Canon's SD series, also known as the Digital Elph line, is an exercise in slow evolution. Since the company has hit on a very successful design, these compact point-and-shoots typically see only minor tweaks from year to year. This year's follow-up to the popular SD700 IS is the new PowerShot SD850 IS. The main differences between the two include a jump up to 8.3 megapixels (from 6.2 megapixels) and the new Digic III image processor, which brings with it face detection and a higher top sensitivity of ISO 1,600 (up from ISO 800). The SD850 sports nearly everything you'd want in a point-and-shoot.

The only thing you might want to change would be the 4x optical zoom lens. The SD850 IS's lens starts at an equivalent of 35mm and ends at 140mm. For a compact camera such as this, I prefer a lens that starts wider, such as the 28mm-to-105mm lens found on the PowerShot SD800 IS. The wider lens lets you fit more people into those group photos, or get closer to your subject, such as in a nightclub. Of course, we can't really hold this against Canon in this case, since the SD800 IS basically offers everything the SD850 IS does, but with a different lens. So if you side with me in the lens debate, check out the SD800 IS. Both cameras include Canon's very effective optical image stabilization to help keep your images sharp even if your hands aren't very steady.

Designwise, the SD850 IS is almost identical to the SD700 IS. The only real difference is the colors that adorn its body. That means that Canon hasn't fixed the wacky on/off button that irked us on last year's model. It sits to the right of the tiny viewfinder above the 2.5-inch LCD screen on the camera back. The button is in an awkward place and is also rather small and completely flush with the camera back. We've never had much of a problem with positioning the power button atop the camera and aren't sure why Canon decided to put it here in the first place. Maybe they'll move it next year. We also found that the mode dial, embedded into the right side, felt a bit flimsy and occasionally skipped a couple of notches when we were trying to move only one. Once we got used to it, though, it wasn't much of a problem.

Compared to last year's multicontroller pad, which was perfectly fine, the SD850 IS's pad is an improvement. A raised ring around the pad gives it better tactile response. Plus, when you rest your thumb in any particular direction, a graphic appears on the LCD to show you what you'd do if you press fully. This came in handy, since you don't have to move your eyes away from the screen when changing settings. Plus, it makes it easier to discern the controller's multiple functions, since the onscreen graphic only shows the function that is active in the mode you're currently using.

For the most part, the PowerShot SD850 IS turned in a performance that is equal to, or faster than, that of the SD700 IS, despite the increase in megapixels. The SD850 IS took 1.2 seconds to start up and capture its first JPEG. Subsequent JPEGs took 1.7 seconds between shots without flash but slowed significantly to 3 seconds between shots with the flash turned on. This is one area where the SD700 IS outperformed; it took 1.9 seconds between shots with its flash enabled. The SD850 IS's shutter lag measured 0.5 second in our high-contrast test and 0.7 second in our low-contrast test, which mimic bright and dim shooting conditions, respectively. The other area where the SD850 IS lags behind its predecessor is continuous shooting. The SD850 IS yielded about 1.4 frames per second (fps) regardless of image size, while the SD750 IS was able to churn out a more impressive 2.1fps.

Images from the SD850 IS are very impressive. Colors look accurate, there's plenty of sharpness, especially for a compact camera, and at its lowest ISO settings, we saw no appreciable noise. In fact, noise doesn't even begin to encroach until you reach ISO 200. Even then, it's just a very light covering of off-color splotches that's barely visible on computer monitors and won't show up at all in prints. Noise remains similar at ISO 400, with a just-perceptible increase that still won't mar your prints much, if at all. At ISO 800, noise becomes more pronounced, robbing some finer image detail, and adding filmlike grain to prints. Surprisingly, while darker colors become washed out at this point, there's still a fair amount of shadow detail. At its highest sensitivity setting of ISO 1,600, most finer detail is obliterated by noise, and lots of shadow detail is lost. Rather than a fine grain, the noise becomes larger and causes a nasty blotchy look overall. We recommend staying below ISO 1,600 if you plan on making prints and below ISO 800 if you plan to make prints larger than 8x10 inches.

There's very little to complain about on the SD850 IS. Fans of ultracompacts, such as Sony's T-series, might complain that this Canon isn't small enough, but given its excellent image quality and speedy performance, I'm not complaining. Also, unlike those Sony cameras, this one includes an optical viewfinder, for situations, such as concerts, in which an LCD might annoy those around you. Bargain hunters will likely balk at this camera's price, but again, its features and performance make it worth the premium over a bargain-basement camera.

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9 stars

Perfect camera for Anyone - Pro to First timer!

by dturano547 on June 15, 2007

Pros: Super Fast camera.great quality images as always from canon. hi res screen for viewing images in all lighting. 4x optical zoom. Image stabilization, very durable case, nothing feels cheap or flimsy.

Cons: Im not a fan of the viewfinder but it can come in handy. controls were akward at first. no case or dock included. nothing major to gripe about with this camera.

Summary: I want to start out by saying I'm a lover off all canon digital cameras, this is my second one (SD630). I prefer the warmth in the images canon ...

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Summary: I want to start out by saying I'm a lover off all canon digital cameras, this is my second one (SD630). I prefer the warmth in the images canon cameras produce vs. any other company out there.

This camera is a nice upgrade to the SD700 (not the 800 like many people think).

It is very fast, one thing i hated about switching to digital was the lag in when i start to take the image and when it actually happens. I find canon to very fast both the 850 and my previous 800. I used this camera at friends birthday party with little kids running around, i was able to pull out my 850, turn it on and get great shots in no time, which is a major plus!

I love the chargers that come with canon digital cameras, it is very convent.The battery door is very solid on this camera as well as the whole case in general.

The screen works well in all lighting conditions and they updated it to be scratch resistant which is nice since people always put there hand all over it.

Canons DIGIC III processor is awesome, i can see a difference in the image quality vs. my sd630, canon outdid themselves with this, I feel it will be a while before i look for an upgrade.

One thing I'm not crazy about is the controls, but you do get used to it. i like on my sd630 how it was all pretty much run with the wheel and the two buttons on the bottom (menu and display) with the 850 they have a wheel on the side which since using the SD630 seems pretty odd and not needed. To be honest i think it is more designed for older users or professional users, the SD630 was pretty flashy with the 3" screen.

The side wheel is not a deal breaker and it is the same look and feel of all the SDs with a viewfinder. I just feel like if I'm swithcing around it's more convenient to have it all in one location. The viewfinder is also something i feel is more pro, older user, traditional feature. It is kind of a drying feature on many cameras and most people applaud canon for keeping it. It does not bother me, the screen is still plenty big for me, maybe i will give the viewfinder a try and see how i like it.

The screen is dead on in color accuracy, better than some DIGI slrs i have seen, i did some tests in comparison shots with a friends, what you see on the screen is true to the colors you just shot and looks the same on my computer screen.

The face detection is kind of new to me, i have tested it and it works great but i think companies are just tyring to advertise these gimmick features to keep pace.

The image stabilization is no gimmick and works great, since my last camera did not have i can see the difference right out of the box.

It is not the most super thin and light camera but it fits great in any pocket or purse and to be honest it has a little weight to it which makes it feel sturdy and well made.

The camera does not come with many of the things other cameras do like a dock or case ( i miss the leather case many canons used to come with, it was a nice accessory) But you have wonder why some of the cameras that cost the same with all the cases and docks, i guess i prefer i pay for the camera and its features vs. a dock and case.

Overall this is a great camera, fast and takes excellent images! I recommend it to all ages and user level, you will not be disappointed!

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51 out of 52 users found this user opinion helpful.
7 stars

Be careful with online order from BROADWAY PHOTO

by ttra on July 15, 2007

Pros: true image with all functions from previous model, 4X optical zoom

Cons: Broadway Photo misadvertised the product for money

Summary: We bought it at BROADWAY PHOTO, it is www.bwayphoto.com. They advertised as Brand New come with 1-year manufacture warranty. We received not a SD850, but a SD810 (comparable ...

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Summary: We bought it at BROADWAY PHOTO, it is www.bwayphoto.com. They advertised as Brand New come with 1-year manufacture warranty. We received not a SD850, but a SD810 (comparable camera). The SD180 is not intended to sell in USA, and therefore no Warranty paper from manufacture. Manual received in the box also not original, but a copy from SD850. Later on, we figured that there is no "Image stablizer" found in camera. In conclusion, don't buy from BROADWAY PHOTO or other not certified stores.

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51 out of 54 users found this user opinion helpful.
9 stars

Very good point and shoot camera.

by mcrostiesl on July 22, 2007

Pros: Very good camera, Good quality photos, Fast.

Cons: Rather small screen but good enough.

Summary: I had recently bought a Sony Cybershot T20 thinking it would be a pretty good camera. It turned out so-so, the photos were inconsistant and the face detection sometimes worked. ...

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Summary: I had recently bought a Sony Cybershot T20 thinking it would be a pretty good camera. It turned out so-so, the photos were inconsistant and the face detection sometimes worked. So I spent a lot of time looking for a camera, it was difficult because the reviews written by the people were very inconsistant one would give it a 9 the other a 4 so it was pretty hard. I found out that the only person you can trust is yourself so I went and bought the Sony T100 and the Canon 850 IS because those were the two top cameras that Best Buy had at the moment. My friend lent me his SD800 and the SD750 and I had previously bought the Sony T20. Honestly they all gave good results as in if i compared the best photos each camera shot they were all at par. I personally discarted the SD 800 and the 750 because they are only 7 megapixels very good cameras but I wanted one with 8. As I mentioned before the Sony T20 was very inconsistant, so that was also discarded. The Sony T100 is probably the coolest camera I've seen, it has a really nice screen and it is very thin. Although the menu system was only O.K. it did its function. The optical zoom was very nice, helping in a lot of situations. As I started taking photos I realized that the problem of the Sony T20 was present here. In AUTO mode the pictures didn't come out that good. I mean some came out really good but in certain light conditions. I then tested the Canon SD850 and after 20 photos or so knew that I was going to keep the camera. It was hard to decide seeing that the looks ont the Sony T100 are much better than the Canon SD850 (at least in my opinion) but at the end the most important thing is the quality of the picture and the consistancy of the quality in the photo that is why I stayed with the Canon, which I really recomend.
I hope that helps you, but everyone thinks different. My personal advice is just to test them both either in the store or where ever you get a chance, because you are the one that is buying the camera.
Sean

P.S. I think that the score should have been 8.2 for the Canon SD850 IS and 8.0 for the Sony T100.

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9 out of 9 users found this user opinion helpful.
10 stars

move over sd800IS (and others)...New Top Dog!

by the woo woo kid on August 26, 2007

Pros: FAST, EXCEL. IMAGES,+1 HOUR OF EXCEL. VIDEO. FACE DETECT. ALSO USES FLASH!

Cons: NONE SO FAR!

Summary: LOOK OUT COMPETITORS! the sd 850IS has it all. excellent images, fast, easy to use and canon quality! the face detection,(industries best) uses the flash(sd 800IS, et al ...

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Summary: LOOK OUT COMPETITORS! the sd 850IS has it all. excellent images, fast, easy to use and canon quality! the face detection,(industries best) uses the flash(sd 800IS, et al do not!), not just focus and exposure to illuminate darkened faces. Hmmm. seems like that's long overdue and it locks on fast. the optical image stabilization (industries best),zoom lens and face detection works on stills AND video, others don't. speaking of video, want a camera AND camcorder in one? this baby records up to 1 hour of quality video that is currently only limited by the 4gb cards, larger cards coming. the direct print button can also be assigned to instantly record video regardless of camera setting mode. how cool is that? while taking snapshots, just push the button and grab video, too! wicked cool!
REBUKING OTHER REVIEWERS:the sd850IS's lens opens as wide or wider than other cameras, but the sd800IS has a "wide angle lens",ALSO the sd800IS has less megs and a lesser quality face detection. the on/off button is just fine and easy to use, but would be very hard to accidentily turn on/off(that's a good thing!
SUMMATION: image/video/lcd screen quality are excellent. packed with intuitive,pertinet features that the camera automaciticly segregates into what's available depending on shooting mode. fit and finish is attractive(use the wrist strap). we love this camera! what else do i have to say?
BUY IT!!! YOU'LL LOVE IT TOO!!!

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9 out of 10 users found this user opinion helpful.
9 stars

smart camera with the lastest technolgy and the only IS that actually works !

by alexmerenkov on July 8, 2007

Pros: digic 3 ,4x zoom , sdhc compatibility , 8mp ,image stabolization, high res screan very fast

Cons: its a bit bigger then other ELPH's, screan still gets anti glare coat scratched, deleting images is a bit slow

Summary: first off if you have never had an IS camera before and dont really believe that stuff like that works then think again because it does ONLY WITH CANON all ...

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Summary: first off if you have never had an IS camera before and dont really believe that stuff like that works then think again because it does ONLY WITH CANON all the other crapy cameras that sony makes that say they stabolize the image are liers because there is no effect with those anyways the camera i had before was a canon sd600 and i was considering upgrading to the sd1000 but i read reveiws all over the net and discovered that the sd600 was actually BETTER then the newer sd1000 and actually has a better built lens that goes closer with macros ( not as close as the canon sd850is can go but close to that )anyways this is the camera i would recommend to anyone its got enough resolution 8mp and the image stabolization is the best its a absolutly ground breaking feature that will change your entire prospective on how taking pictures works with the IS you dont even have to wait to or even try to hold the camera steady ive had times where i actually tryed to make the image blurry and was unsuccesful thats how useful it is also the new canon digic 3 prosessor is also another key to this bad boy the new prosessor is smarter and more responsive somtimes when im taking a shot i push the shutterdown accidentally befor it has the chance to prefocus the shot and ive still gotten a fantastic picture but the IS dose fail to work somtimes but truthfully any camera that promises somthing liek that is usually too good to be true i cant wait for canons digic 4 processor then this camera would probably have gotten a 10 also it would be nice if a camera that i payed more then 400$ for would have a screan that was actually SCRATCH PROOF as in NO SCRATCHES WHAT SO EVER !!!! stupid anti glare coating on my sd600 is all screwed up and so help me god if that happends to this one im going back to best but to ***** at them cuz i consider that really really really annoying also if you get this camera take advantage of the SDHC reader to get a 4gb SDHC card if you go to amazone they sell um real cheap there and its a wonderful investment : )

GET THIS CAMERA you wont regret it its light years ahead of the previous models !

go canon!

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8 out of 9 users found this user opinion helpful.
9 stars

absolutely the best digital by far...

by crazymare on July 16, 2007

Pros: It's made by Canon and the re-load to set up the next shot is wonderful.

Cons: For the price they should include a case otherwise I haven't found anything that is in question.

Summary: The fact that this camera does things my other camera couldn't do is such a plus. The effects, the clarity and the ease of use has made this a ...

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Summary: The fact that this camera does things my other camera couldn't do is such a plus. The effects, the clarity and the ease of use has made this a great camera. The back on/off is in a great place. In bright sunlight this camera was easy to see. The effects! I still haven't been able to use some of them yet. Can not wait to use the Xmas lights at night option.
Keep ya posted if I find something wrong.

Updated on Oct 23, 2008
I have been using this camera now for approx. a year. I have some of the best pictures yet. I got beautiful fireworks that no one else could get with other cameras. As I read some of the reviews some make no sense. If you are a point a shoot user this is a great! if not top of the line camera for you. It is worth every cent I put in to it.

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6 out of 6 users found this user opinion helpful.
9 stars

nice design

by do right on June 26, 2007

Pros: Easy to use

Cons: can't think of any

Summary: Just one comment, CNET, please stop picking on the on/off button. This is meant, I think, to be a thumb switch, and as such, is VERY easy to find ...

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Summary: Just one comment, CNET, please stop picking on the on/off button. This is meant, I think, to be a thumb switch, and as such, is VERY easy to find and work. I hope Canon does not take your advice and change it.
Thanks for being a great resourse.

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5 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
10 stars

The right camera for non-professionals

by nairb75 on November 18, 2007

Pros: size, picture quality, zoom, ease of use

Cons: nothing really noteworthy

Summary: I looked all over for the right camera. I wanted great picture quality in a small package. I also did not want to sacrifice zoom. I did a great deal ...

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Summary: I looked all over for the right camera. I wanted great picture quality in a small package. I also did not want to sacrifice zoom. I did a great deal of research (solid 2 months). I finally settled on the SD850 and it did not disappoint. It takes great point and click pictures while being small enough to fit into a packet and not be intrusive.

Now here's the great thing: i took some great pictures at a football game. This was at Heinz Field in the club section, which was about mid-level of the stadium. The zoom worked real well. My picture quality did not suffer. The pics looked as if I took them from the sideline. My buddy has a much larger camera with a 12X zoom. This camera does not do that, of course. But it's good enough to get by while still being small and light enough to carry with you without a hassle. Big thumbs up. Mine was $350 so price is an issue but I don't think you'll be upset at paying extra. The ones I evaluated in the $100-300 range were nowhere near as good.

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4 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
8 stars

Fast but Fuji F40fd is faster

by newjourney2006 on December 4, 2007

Pros: Faster then the Canon SD870

Cons: Missed some small kids indoors action shots

Summary: I was looking for a fast, low light, small simple P&S camera, whose prints will usually be normal size(4x6,5x7). The Fujifilm Finepix F40fd (F45fd) is the ...

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Summary: I was looking for a fast, low light, small simple P&S camera, whose prints will usually be normal size(4x6,5x7). The Fujifilm Finepix F40fd (F45fd) is the fastest low light P&S camera I can buy at this time (Nov 20,2007). Before I review, let me say a THANK YOU, to all who do post their reviews, because I have read them ALL, and a really big THANK YOU to the CNET staff, who give the LOW contrast shutter speed in their reviews. Since October I have been researching to find the fastest (for fast moving small kids) low light (for evening indoor pictures) P&S camera. I also know 99.9% of my prints will be 4x6 or 5x7, never bigger. And I want the red-eye reduction to work! I refuse to do touch-ups.

I have visited all local stores (BestBuy, CircuitCity, Target, Sears, Frys, Wolf, Office Depot & Max, Staples) multi-times to play with all cameras. Yes, I am retired and have the time. Plus I reviewed all CNET P&S reviews from 1/25/07 to 11/15/07. I documented speeds of low contrast shutter and shot 2 shot with flash. From my research, the final candidates, based on low light speeds, were Fuji F40fd, Canon SD 800, 850, 870(*).
* Interesting the Canon SD870 specs say it should be as fast as the 850, but comparing 850 vs 870 under store lights, at 2 different BB stores, the 850s were noticeable faster. I even had the salesperson swap the batteries, between the two, just to be sure.

I purchased the Fuji F45fd and Canon SD850. I borrowed a CanonSD800 and had my Canon A610. Without question the Fuji was the fastest for evening indoors pictures. The Fuji was also the fastest for flash recharge. The Canons 800 & 850 did missed some small kids indoors action shots. All cameras had the same brand 2Gb 150x SD. After a week I printed all the shots, as 4x6s, from the same store, as different orders with different names, to ensure no pictures were mixed.

The Canon SD800 had too many red-eyes. My old A610 was to slow for evening indoor shots. For outdoor daylight shots, all 4 cameras had the same speed results.

Overall the 4x6s quality was the same between the Fuji F45 & Canon SD850. Comparing two very similar pictures, sometimes one would be a slight plus over the other, when you looked close up, then on another picture the other camera would be a slight better, but no real difference.

The Canons do have a better long range zoom, at MAX zoom. If your need is for enlarge crops, the Canon AUTO pictures are taken at lower ISO, then the Fuji, see comparison below. I also tested the Canon SD850 with different ISOs in low light conditions. It was at the manual ISO 1600, that the Canon was as fast as the Fuji AUTO(ISO800), but the Canon(1600) pictures had higher noise.

Here are the ISO results, taken with AUTO mode. I believe this to be very important to understand the results. The listed numbers will first be Fuji F40(F45) then Canon SD850.
AUTO mode:
Evening indoors F@800, C@200
Outdoors 10pm Christmas Lights F@800, C@250
Outdoors bright sun, at min zoom F@100, C@80
Outdoors bright sun, at max zoom F@100, C@160
Outdoors cloudy F@200, C@80

Conclusion:
NO one camera is perfect for all people or all conditions!!!!!
Fuji F40/F45 is for those who want a fast, low light, small simple P&S camera, whose prints will usually be normal size(4x6,5x7). It is the BEST P&S available today, to capture fast moving kids indoors. I also appreciate the battery indicator.

Canon SD850 is a great P&S choice for more outdoors(vs indoors) or indoor adults (vs kids) pictures, or if you usually print pictures bigger then normal size.

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3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
5 stars

If you desire clear crisp photos this camera may not be for you

by SchmidtA on December 3, 2007

Pros: Great features, easy to use, nice styling, and size

Cons: Image quality, manual could be more detailed

Summary: If you desire clear crisp photos this camera may not be for you. Research stated that this was one of the best in the class and had all the features ...

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Summary: If you desire clear crisp photos this camera may not be for you. Research stated that this was one of the best in the class and had all the features I was looking for, but in the end it just did not take sharp crisp photos and I had to return it. I am not an expert in taking photos but I made a valiant effort in reading the manual multiple times and taking many photos and tweaking settings trying to get a consistent clear photo for each common situation. It is possible I got a defective camera, however as seen in other posts that this seems to be a common complaint. My previous camera (which has many things I don't like about it), a Kodak EasyShare Z7590, takes great sharp vivid photos as long as you have it focused correctly. If I didn?t have better results with a previous camera I might have really liked this one. The reason I tried the camera was to have a seemingly high quality camera full of features in a compact version that would fit in my pocket as well as having a processor that would allow faster photo taking. My primary use for the camera is to take many photos of our child. Because of the nature of the photo taking use, it is not desirable to have to change the settings continuously to hopefully get a great clear non-grainy shot. In conclusion I liked all the features, styling, size, and features of the camera but in the end the most important thing to us was the printed/projected photo that just didn?t turn out well(maybe 1 in 10).

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Manufacturer: Canon USA
Part number: 2047B001
Description: The PowerShot SD850 IS Digital ELPH is a digital camera that will really get your creative juices flowing. It starts with a high resolution 8.0 Megapixel CCD, a 4x Optical Zoom with Canon's exclusive UA Lens and an Optical Image Stabilizer for steady zooming. There's also a DIGIC III Image Processor with Face Detection and Red-eye correction, an ISO 1600 setting for sharper images in low light, 5 Movie Modes and a 2.5-inch PureColor LCD with scratch-resistant, anti-reflective coating for easy viewing. Count on the PowerShot SD850 IS Digital ELPH for images that will make you say "wow" every time you shoot! Equipped with a high resolution 8.0 Megapixel CCD, this Digital ELPH is just what you need to capture life's greatest inspirations as you've always wanted them. You'll get every exquisite detail in dazzling, eye-popping color. And you can print big. Plus, the SD850 IS Digital ELPH is equipped with a 4x Optical Zoom that features Canon's exclusive UA lens with ultra-high refractive index glass to enhance your pictures while significantly reducing total lens size. Just imagine the possibilities!

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Product Type Digital camera - Compact
Weight 5.8 oz
Width 3.5 in
Depth 1 in
Height 2.2 in
Main Features
Resolution 8 megapixels
Image stabilizer feature Optical stabilization helps prevent blurry pictures, especially for handheld cameras at slow shutter speeds or when using high optical zoom.
Sensor resolution 8 megapixels
Optical Sensor Type CCD
Effective Sensor Resolution 8,000,000 pixels
Total Pixels 8,300,000 pixels
Optical Sensor Size 1/2.5 in
Light Sensitivity ISO 200, ISO 800, ISO auto, ISO 400, ISO 80, ISO 1600, ISO 100
Digital Zoom 4 x
Shooting Modes Frame movie mode
Shooting Programs Digital macro, Aquarium, Beach, Portrait mode, Night snapshot, Foliage, Kids & pets, Underwater, Snow, Stitch assist, Fireworks, Indoor
Special effects Creative Light, Color Accent, My Colors, Color Swap
Max Shutter Speed 1/1600 sec
Min Shutter Speed 15 sec

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