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Canon PowerShot SD880 IS / Digital IXUS 870 IS / IXY 920 IS

767 reviews

Apr, 2024

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usability (32)
lens (20)
image quality (20)
size (16)
screen (14)

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flash (5)
zoom (4)
memory (4)
viewfinder (2)
focus (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 767 reviews of Canon PowerShot SD880 IS / Digital IXUS 870 IS / IXY 920 IS. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. People really like the screen and size. The lens and image quality also get good feedback. The low light performance and price get mixed comments. Many are negative about the focus and viewfinder.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Canon PowerShot SD880 IS / Digital IXUS 870 IS / IXY 920 IS is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Canon PowerShot SD880 IS / Digital IXUS 870 IS / IXY 920 IS

alaTest has collected and analyzed 23 user reviews of Canon PowerShot SD880 IS / Digital IXUS 870 IS / IXY 920 IS from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk.

96% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Canon PowerShot SD880 IS / Digital IXUS 870 IS / IXY 920 IS

alaTest has collected and analyzed 13 user reviews of Canon PowerShot SD880 IS / Digital IXUS 870 IS / IXY 920 IS from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com.

100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Simon Joinson (dpreview.com)

Premium Camera Group Test (Q4 2008) Holidays '08 Compact Camera Group Test Group 3: Premium cameras

For the third of our group tests we've picked what are best termed 'premium' compact cameras. Since this is a rather vague description let me explain the criteria we used to select the six cameras in this group - starting with what they're not....

Perhaps the most obvious thing to come out of this group is that the relationship between image quality and pixel count - and price - is far from simple. The truth is that once you get over about 8 megapixels the gains - if any - to be had by adding...

Dec, 2008

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Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.com)

Canon PowerShot SD880 IS review:

At the time of this review, the Canon PowerShot Digital Elph line featured no fewer than 10 models--not even including lingering older models--so deciphering what makes one better or different than another gets tricky ( here's our succinct breakdown )....

Excellent photo quality for its class; optical image stabilization; pleasing interface and design; wide-angle lens.

Mode dial spins a bit too freely; button positioning might bother some users; very noticeable fringing.

Simply put, the Canon PowerShot SD880 IS is an excellent point-and-shoot camera.

Oct, 2008

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Expert review by : Steve's Digicams (steves-digicams.com)

Canon Powershot SD880 IS

Physical Views The SD880 compared to a standard CD disc. Powershot SD880 IS Specifications Type of Camera Type of Camera Compact digital still camera with built-in flash, 4x Optical/4x Digital/16x Combined Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer System...

Oct, 2008

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Expert review by (electronicsme.com)

Canon PowerShot SD880 IS

In conclusion, the PowerShot SD880 IS may just be the perfect point-and-shoot camera that can satisfy all your memory capturing needs. With a go anywhere footprint and the face detection self timer that finally gives you the chance to be part of the...

4x optical zoom3.0 inch PureColor II LCD screenFace detection with self timerImage Stabilization

No manual options

If you are looking for a go anywhere point and shoot camera that can...

Jul, 2009

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Expert review by : Zoltan Arva-Toth (photographyblog.com)

Canon Digital IXUS 870 IS Review

The Canon Digital IXUS 870 IS (known as the PowerShot SD880 IS Digital ELPH in North America) is a new addition to Canon's popular line of stylish, metal ultra-compact digital cameras. The Canon 870 IS has a 10 megapixel sensor, stabilised 28-112mm...

In short, I can happily recommend the Canon Digital IXUS 870 IS to anyone who is looking for a small, carry-anywhere camera that feels responsive in use and produces more than acceptable image quality, at least at lower sensitivity settings and as long...

Nov, 2008

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Expert review by : Andrew Alexander (imaging-resource.com)

Canon PowerShot SD880 IS Digital ELPH Digital Camera - First Shots - The Imaging Resource!

Canon's PowerShot SD880 IS digital camera replaces the company's previous PowerShot SD870 IS model, and updates the chassis with an edgier style. The Canon SD880 also reduces the body height and thickness ever so slightly. Under that pretty skin, the...

Full-frame sensor gives 1:1 crop factor, true wide angle with 35mm lenses, Very compact and relatively lightweight for a full-frame d-SLR, Dramatically less expensive than the only other full-frame d-SLR currently on the market, Canon's own 1Ds Mark...

Full-frame, high resolution sensor is very demanding of lenses, even high-end lenses can have trouble in the corners (Plan on spending serious $$ on lenses to keep up with this body!), Color is generally good, but reds are significantly oversaturated,...

The standard ISO sensitivity range offered by the Canon SD880 IS is unchanged from the SD870, with a minimum of ISO 100 through to a maximum of ISO 1,600. A new high sensitivity scene mode allows this to be boosted to a maximum of ISO 3,200, however....

Jul, 2007

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Expert review by : Jeff Keller (dcresource.com)

Canon PowerShot SD880 IS Digital ELPH Review

Make sense? I sure hope so

Good photo quality ; Stylish, compact metal body; comes in silver and gold ; 4X, wide-angle lens ; Optical image stabilization ; Fast startup time; snappy performance overall ; Nice 3-inch LCD display; great outdoor and low light visibility ; Face...

More noise reduction than older Powershots, especially in low light (though this won't affect most people) ; Images are soft around the edges ; Flash recharging could be faster ; Current zoom setting not shown on LCD ; No optical viewfinder ; More...

If I was ignoring Sony cameras, the PowerShot SD880 would have the best battery life in its class. Unfortunately for the SD880, I'm not, so it will have to take second place instead. In the group as a whole, the SD880's numbers are above average

Sep, 2011

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Expert review by : Steve Graham (brighthub.com)

Canon PowerShot SD880IS - Digital Camera Review

The Canon PowerShot SD880IS digital camera has some advantages and disadvantages in comparison to other point-and-shoot cameras. But on balance, the Canon PowerShot SD880IS camera is a good buy. Learn more by reading this buying guide and review of the...

Mar, 2010

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Expert review by : Digital Camera Review (digitalcamerareview.com)

Canon PowerShot SD880 IS Review

With the introduction of the Canon PowerShot SD880 IS as successor to the SD870 IS, Canon embarks on the implementation of its newest DIGIC IV processor technology into an SD product line that also includes the DIGIC IV equipped SD990 IS at present.

Good shutter lag and AF performance, Good color rendition, Excellent lens performance

No viewfinder, Sharpening images requires post processing outside of camera

Dec, 2008

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Expert review by : Dennis Hissink (photokina-show.com)

Canon IXUS 870 IS test photos

Just before my departure to the Photokina show, various test cameras arrived at my door. That means making product shots, charging batteries and cramming them into my already overfull suitcase with all the things I need for the Photokina show. For me...

Oct, 2008

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