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Canon SD870 IS Digital ELPH (IXUS 860 IS)

Canon SD870 IS Digital ELPH (IXUS 860 IS)
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alaScore 89

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Mar, 2025

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2001 reviews of Canon SD870 IS Digital ELPH (IXUS 860 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. Views about the size and performance are overall positive. The portability and image quality are also mentioned favorably. Some have doubts about the viewfinder and shutter. Views about the energy efficiency and reliability are mixed.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Canon SD870 IS Digital ELPH (IXUS 860 IS) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Canon SD870 IS Digital ELPH (IXUS 860 IS)

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 5 user reviews of Canon SD870 IS Digital ELPH (IXUS 860 IS) from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the usability and lens. The design and glare are also appreciated.

image quality, glare, design, lens, usability

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

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Amazon.com review summary for Canon SD870 IS Digital ELPH (IXUS 860 IS)

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1441 user reviews of Canon SD870 IS Digital ELPH (IXUS 860 IS) from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. People really like the size and performance. The image quality and portability also get good opinions, whereas there are mixed opinions on the energy efficiency and reliability. There are some negative comments about the viewfinder and shutter.

usability, portability, image quality, performance, size

shutter, viewfinder

90% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Expert review by : David Gussman (pcmag.com)

Canon PowerShot SD870 IS

 

With easy-to-use controls and a wide shooting angle, the Canon SD870 produces exceptional images.

Big, 3-inch LCD. Wide-angle lens. Touch wheel control.

No optical viewfinder. High ISO settings result in noisy images. ; Watch the Canon PowerShot SD870 IS Video Review!

Jan, 2008
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Expert review by (pcworld.com)

Canon PowerShot SD870 IS Digital Elph Compact Digital Camera

 

Though not made as sturdily as other Elphs, the SD870 IS has a big LCD and an extra-wide zoom lens, and takes great pictures.

Extra-wide zoom lens ; Big LCD (3 inches)

Not as well constructed as other Elphs ; Animated on-screen button is distracting

It's pricey, but the extra-wide-angle lens, the big LCD, and the well-thought-out exposure control system make this an attractive compact camera

Nov, 2007
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Expert review by : Tracey Capen (pcworld.com)

Canon PowerShot SD870 IS

 

Wide is the operative word for the $350 Canon PowerShot SD870 IS Digital Elph--not for the camera's overall size, but for its alluringly large 3-inch LCD and for its wide-angle zoom, which starts at 28mm (35mm equivalent), a focal length to warm the...

Extra-wide zoom lens ; Big LCD (3 inches)

Not as well constructed as other Elphs ; Animated on-screen button is distracting

Though not made as sturdily as other Elphs, the SD870 IS has a big LCD, an extra-wide zoom lens, and takes great pictures.

Nov, 2007
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Expert review by : October 2007 (dpreview.com)

Canon PowerShot SD870 IS

 

The SD870 IS (known in Europe as the IXUS 860 IS and in Japan as the IXY Digital 910IS), announced in August, is a replacement for the SD 800 IS (IXUS 850 IS), one of last year's most popular ultra compacts. It retains the SD800's optically stabilized...

Good image quality (at lower ISO settings), Accurate metering in the majority of situations, Very useful lens range with surprisingly good edge-to-edge performance, Useful and adaptable Auto ISO-shift function, Handy macro performance at wide end of...

AiAF/Face detection a little haphazard, Occasional tendency to ignore (and overexpose) bright regions, Touch wheel slightly awkward, Image quality suffers above ISO 400 due to noise and noise reduction issues, Easily scratched and scuffed, Manual...

The SD870 IS follows in the footsteps of some highly regarded cameras so it's understandable that Canon has chosen not to tinker too much with a successful formula.

Oct, 2007
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Expert review by : Phil Ryan (cnet.com)

Canon PowerShot SD870 IS review

 

Each fall a barrage of new cameras hits the market, anticipating the year-end holidays. This year's batch of Canons includes the PowerShot SD870 IS. From its model number, you might think that it's a follow-up to the SD850 IS , but with its...

Impressive performance and image quality; optical image stabilization; face detection.

No manual exposure controls; no optical viewfinder.

While the Canon PowerShot SD870 IS doesn't have an optical viewfinder or manual exposure controls, it captures beautiful images with its wide, 3.8x optical zoom lens and ranks among the top compact cameras we've seen.

Aug, 2007
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Expert review by : Steve's Digicams (steves-digicams.com)

Canon Powershot SD870 IS

 

Physical Views The SD870 compared to a standard CD disc. There are two color schemes to choose from, Black and Silver. Continue on to Features & Controls PowerShot SD870 IS Specifications Camera Effective Pixels Approx. 8.0 million Image Sensor...

Sep, 2007
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Expert review by (letsgodigital.org)

Canon Digital IXUS 860 IS review

 

Canon decided to introduce their new assortment of digital cameras for the second half of the year in August 2007. A new IXUS was one of the many cameras that got added to the Canon compact camera line; the Canon Digital IXUS 860 IS. There is no...

The Canon Digital IXUS 860 IS digital camera can lean on the success of its ancestors and that's what it does of course. The Canon IXUS 860 IS camera is faithful to the concept that brought Canon a lot of success over the past few years. A safe way...

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

Canon PowerShot SD870 IS Digital ELPH Digital Camera - Review - The Imaging Resource!

 

The Canon SD870 IS Digital ELPH features a compact, stylish case with rounded horizontal edges, and a retracting lens to make it pocket-friendly. With an an 8-megapixel 1/2.5" imager and 3.8x optical zoom lens, the Canon SD870 covers a range of...

Optical Image Stabilization ; 28mm equivalent wide angle lens ; Decent digital zoom that holds detail better than most ; Auto ISO shifting ; Large and lovely three-inch LCD ; Face-detection, up to nine forward-looking faces ; Photo categorization ;...

No optical viewfinder ; High chromatic aberration at 28mm ; Above average barrel distortion at wide angle ; Heavy coma distortion in extreme corners ; Fine details lost at ISO 800 ; Slightly warm skin tones ; Clunky slideshow transition options ; Below...

The Canon ELPH SD870 has a rather wide ISO sensitivity range, from 80 to 1,600, for better performance in dim lighting. Canon also manufactures a line of photo printers, and prides themselves on the level of integration between their cameras and...

Nov, 2007
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Expert review by : Jeff Keller (dcresource.com)

Canon PowerShot SD870 IS Digital ELPH

 

Canon's official line is that the SD870 is the replacement to the SD800, though as I mentioned, it takes cues from the SD750 as well

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...

Corner softness, some vignetting ; Noise and noise reduction artifacting above ISO 400 ; Redeye a big problem (though the tool in playback mode gets rid of it) ; Current zoom setting not shown on LCD ; LCD can be difficult to see when wearing polarized...

The biggest changes on the SD870 compared to its predecessor include a higher resolution sensor (of course), a larger LCD, enhanced face detection, and in-camera redeye removal. Unfortunately, the optical viewfinder disappeared along the way

Sep, 2011
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Expert review by : jonathanb (dcamerareview.com)

Canon PowerShot SD870 (IXUS 860) IS

 

The Canon PowerShot SD870 IS IXUS / Digital ELPH is an 8 megapixel compact point and shoot camera with a wide angle 3.8x optical zoom lens with optical image stabilization. The Canon PowerShot SD870 IS IXUS / Digital ELPH features … Continue reading →

Mar, 2008
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