CANON SD880is vs. SD890is: My first question is which model is newer the 880 or 890 ?
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Funny, I was just looking at the two cameras myself and ended up purchasing the SD880IS. The SD880IS is slimmer (0.9 vs. 1.1) and has a bigger LCD screen (3.0 vs. 2.5). Granted, the SD880IS gives up a little in terms of optical zoom (4.0 vs 5.0) but that's the price you pay for having a slim compact camera. I wanted something above the run of the mill 3x optical zoom cameras out there and the 4x SD880IS fits the bill, even if I had to pay $50 extra over the price of the SD890IS. And FYI, the SD880IS is a newer camera, hence the "better" DIGIC 4 Image Processor over the SD890IS's DIGIC III Image Processor.
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Who knows, I also see a lot of complaints about the newer Powershots. Maybe Canon is cramming too many megapixels in their newer cameras. My cousin owns the SD940is and loves it. I own the SD1100is and I can't complain about the pictures it takes. I would take some of those negative complaints with a grain of salt though. I think as long as you don't expect DSLR quality prints out of a Powershot then you'll be fine. I can't imagine giving a Powershot a 1 star review, maybe if it was dead on arrival or the battery exploded inside the camera. Maybe Canon is resting on its laurels a bit. Do some research before you buy a camera to avoid disappointment.
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I am having the SAME problem ... I did all this research and determined that the 880IS was the camera for me. And I saw a number of posts indicating that people were paying around two fifty for it. And now ... I cannot find it ANYWHERE!! Does anyone know if it is discontinued or replaced by a newer model?
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Thanks for your response. Yes, I still need to know why the price is more for the 880. May be, someone else can answer that.
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Size is a big difference for me. The A710IS is a bit larger. Also, the top ISO for the A710IS is only 800. Also, I believe the A570IS has video capability while the A710IS does not. I was debating between the A570IS, A710IS, and SD750, and finally settled on buying the A570IS because of it's size, performance, relative ease of use, cost, and batteries.
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I have ordered the SD 800 and was unsatisfied in that even though it is attractive, the quality of it is not great, it feels like it's made of plastic and it's extremely light. The SD 900 is definately more durable, I stopped in a local electronic store and got a feel for it. The SD 800 is a lot smaller than the SD 900 and on the 800, the screen seems to be off a little, as if it is a bit slanted because of the camera's design, so it makes it somewhat uncomfortable to the eye when taking pictures. The SD 800 also has a light on top, next to the shutter button which makes it easier to shoot pics in the dark, which the SD 900 does not have. I haven't used the SD 900 but what the SD 800 does have over the 900 is that it is equipped with the image stabilization.
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The SD780 is made in Japan; big difference when you hold them in your hand. The SD780 is metal casing and higher quality parts vs. the flimsy SD940, which I sold on Ebay. The pros say the SD780 shoots better too. I didn't notice a lot of difference, though the 28mm was a neat feature. Both HD video quality appeared to be the same.
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I'm having the same debate with myself! and as far as I can tell (novice!) the extra mega pixels won't make that much dif and I would rather have better zoom (personal pref) capabilites. I look for the increased ISO range now. From what people have told me, some of these cameras don't do so well in low light and the higher that no. is the better the pic will be with less light-that's if I understood it correctly! BTW, I have decided to get the 890, I believe it's the wide angle one of the two! good luck and enjoy-think about a warranty of some type-that was also encouraged by my photo buddies! I'm having the same debate with myself! and as far as I can tell (novice!) the extra mega pixels won't make that much dif and I would rather have better zoom (personal pref) capabilites. I look for the increased ISO range now. From what people have told me, some of these cameras don't do so well in low light and the higher that no. is the better the pic will be with less light-that's if I understood it correctly! BTW, I have decided to get the 890, I believe it's the wide angle one of the two! good luck and enjoy-think about a warranty of some type-that was also encouraged by my photo buddies!
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Thanks for the response. I have seen many negative reviews regarding the lens on the sd800is, especially regarding corner softening. Can you remark on that? Also, how would you rate the sd800is' performance in low light situations?
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The 860 is very thin (1.5 inches or less I think) and has cinesmooth. The 650 has cinesmooth as well. I think those are the only two with it. The 650 is thicker - at least twice as thick I think.
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anyone who is confused with this 700 vs 800, pls take look athttp://www.kenrockwell.com/canon/sd800.htmafter saw the review, i made my pick.
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Go Canon's site and select Products. Next select Printers. http://consumer.usa.canon.com/Place check marks next to both printers and select "Compare Now". You will see the features of each. (I tried to insert a link to the page but Amazon cut it off.)I purchased the 830 due to the print resolution in color. 9600x2480 DPI - That is double the resolution of the 780. If printing in B and W the resolutions are the same. The price is 50 dollars more for the 830. Canon will make more money from the sale of ink.
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Just got back from an 8 day vacation in Southern CA using my new SD880is. Pictures came out sharp and NOT grainy. You'll be happy with the SD880is. I certainly am :) !
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Besides the obvious that the SD800 is approx. 7.4MP and the 700 is 6.2MP, the SD800 also has a 3.8x Wide Zoom lens whereas the SD700 has 4x zoom lens. The SD800 also accepts SDHC Memory cards. The SD800 IMO is the way to go.
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Dpreview.com has some interesting comparison of the SD700 vs the 800. By the picture and the review, it looks like the 700IS beats the 800 hands-down on quality. I have the 700IS and the only complaint I have is that the movie mode uses up way too much filespace (ie, the movies are too big). Other than that, this is a great camera.
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Looking at specifications, not experience A2000 is 101x64x32 mm and has zoom range 36 mm-216 mm. SD 890 is 95x57x27 mm and has zoom range 37 mm-185 mm. The A2000 seems to have the advantage in zoom range. The SD 890 is more pocketable.
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I love the size of the 780 but keep reading about audible motor noise in videos it records. However, when I read about the 940, no one seems to report this issue. There's an excellent deal on the 780 right now and I'd love to pick one up, but not if the 940 avoids the noise issue. Can anyone here speak from experience on this? I can scour specs and reviews, but some real-use feedback would be helpful from SD940 owners.