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Canon PowerShot SD100 / Digital IXUS II / IXY 30

Canon PowerShot SD100 / Digital IXUS II / IXY 30
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alaScore 82

267 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 267 reviews of Canon PowerShot SD100 / Digital IXUS II / IXY 30. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Reviewers really like the color and usability. The reliability and performance are also appreciated. There are some mixed comments about the exposure. Many are negative about the focus and lens.

portability, performance, reliability, usability, color

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Canon PowerShot SD100 / Digital IXUS II / IXY 30 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 82/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Canon PowerShot SD100 / Digital IXUS II / IXY 30

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 84 user reviews of Canon PowerShot SD100 / Digital IXUS II / IXY 30 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.

98% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Canon PowerShot SD100 / Digital IXUS II / IXY 30

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 174 user reviews of Canon PowerShot SD100 / Digital IXUS II / IXY 30 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com.

87% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : DP Review (dpreview.com)

Expert Review

 

Good resolution, about as much as we could expect from an ultra-compact three megapixel, Good reliable metering, Low image noise at ISO 50 and 100 (ISO sensitivity higher than indicated), Good color response, better overall balance than most,...

Limited zoom (only two times optical zoom), Lens softness at maximum aperture, can lead to 'blooming' of light sources, Some chromatic aberrations visible, Color shift of overexposed reds, No image parameter adjustment, No manual focus, Very 'average'...

Here's my rating of the Canon PowerShot SD100: (3 megapixel ultra-compact) There's no doubt that the SD100 is built to the highest standards, the moment you pick it up you know you are holding a solid and reliable camera. Canon have paid special...

Sep, 2005
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Expert review by : Theano Nikitas (cnet.com)

Canon PowerShot SD100 review

 

Canon PowerShot SD100

Pocket-size and stylish; solid photo quality; speedy performance.

Occasional purple fringing; limited manual exposure features.

The Canon Powershot SD100 is a quick little pixie of snapshot power.

Sep, 2003
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Expert review by : Phil Askey (dpreview.com)

Canon PowerShot SD100 (Digital IXUS II) Review

 

The PowerShot SD100 (Digital IXUS II) is Canon's latest ultra-compact digital camera, from a body design and lens point of view it is loosely based around the PowerShot S230 (Digital IXUS v³) which was announced at Photokina last year. Although there...

Good resolution, about as much as we could expect from an ultra-compact three megapixel Good reliable metering Low image noise at ISO 50 and 100 (ISO sensitivity higher than indicated) Good color response, better overall balance than most, especially...

Limited zoom (only two times optical zoom) Lens softness at maximum aperture, can lead to 'blooming' of light sources Some chromatic aberrations visible Color shift of overexposed reds No image parameter adjustment No manual focus Very 'average' macro...

Here's my rating of the Canon PowerShot SD100: (3 megapixel ultra-compact)

May, 2003
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Expert review by : Steve's Digicams (steves-digicams.com)

Canon Powershot SD100

 

Continue on to Page Two Powershot SD100 Specifications Effective pixels: Approx. 3.2 million Image sensor: 1/2.7 in. CCD (Total number of pixels: approx. 3.34 million) Lens : 5.4 - 10.8mm 35-70mm (35 mm film equivalent) F2.8 - 3.9 maximum aperture...

Jul, 2003
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Expert review by (imaging-resource.com)

Digital Cameras - Canon PowerShot SD100 Digital ELPH Digital Camera Review, Information, Specifications

 

Good image quality and user-friendly design is synonymous with the ELPH name, and the reason why the line is so popular with a wide range of consumers. Extending the brand name's excellent reputation in the film world, members of the digital ELPH...

Sep, 2003
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Expert review by : Theano Nikitas (cnet.co.uk)

Canon PowerShot SD100 review

 

Canon PowerShot SD100

Pocket-size and stylish; solid photo quality; speedy performance.

Occasional purple fringing; limited manual exposure features.

The Canon Powershot SD100 is a quick little pixie of snapshot power.

Sep, 2003
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Expert review by (zdnet.com.au)

Canon Digital IXUS II

 

Canon's 3.2-megapixel IXUS II retains the features and quality of its predecessors but puts them in an even smaller and lighter package.

Oct, 2003
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