Point Shoot
What is the Best Canon Point & Shoot Camera?
I love Canon Cameras and need help buying a new one. Mine is sadly 6 years old. I would like a nice simple point and shoot camera but definitely not junk! I will be using it to take pictures of our kids and for our vacations to Mexico, etc. Please let me know what you think of your Canon Camera, likes and dislikes. All help would be appreciated!
This camera hits all of the sweet spots for those wanting a powerful, small “point and shoot” camera with excellent speed and picture quality. What sets it apart from other cameras in this category is the Wide Angle lens. You can fit more into the picture especially group shots and landscapes. Also, because of the wide lens, you can zoom in on your shots without cutting off objects or people on the edges. Most other ultra compact cameras do not have this feature. I have Used Canon’s other wide angle compact – the SD870IS and loved it. This newer model adds many upgrades to that model: 10 megapixels, fast and powerful Digic 4 processor, motion detection, 4x Optical Zoom, intelligent contrast, self timer with face detection, and a smaller size for pocketability. Even though it is an excellent “point & shoot” it is also feature packed and can be adjusted manually with many different options and settings if you want.
Things to look for in any camera in the compact/ultra compact category:
- Picture quality, of course
- Image stabilization so shaky hands don’t ruin the shot
- Fast shutter lag times and shot to shot times
- Face detection software
- Good OPTICAL zoom (not just Digital Zoom)
- Great battery life
- Large Lcd Screen
- Adequate megapixels to enlarge and crop your images when needed. Also to print larger sized photos.
This camera has all of the above.
PROS:
Wide Angle Lens
Excellent picture quality
10 megapixels
Image Stabilization
Face detection and a self timer with face detection
Ultra compact
Fast Digic 4 processor – Almost instant start-up & fast shot to shot
4x optical zoom and 4x digital zoom
Large 3″ LCD screen
Motion Detection
Intelligent Contrast
Multiple pre-programmed picture modes tailored for the best shot
Easy to use controls and interface
Attractive
CONS:
No viewfinder (LCD only). Some prefer viewfinder – personal preference.
May be too small for some people – again, personal preference.
It’s not cheap… But it is a good value. You might spend more, but you get a lot more.
Canon Powershot SD880IS
10.0-megapixel resolution allows greater freedom when editing and printing
4x optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer; 28mm wide-angle lens
3.0-inch PureColor LCD II for bright, accurate color with wide viewing angle
DIGIC 4 Image Processor improves Face Detection, adds Servo AF, Face Detection Self-Timer and Intelligent Contrast Correction
Captures images to SD/SDHC memory cards
Price: $266.27
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