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Canon PowerShot SD100 Digital Camera (Canon-8395A001)

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Performance
Overall rating78
Image quality: To gauge picture quality, we take a series of shots, with and without flash, at 640 by 480 resolution and at the camera's highest resolution. We photograph a complex still life and a mannequin to see how well each camera captures details and subtle colorings such as skin tones. A panel of judges reviews the on-screen and printed photos and assigns image-quality scores; we then average those scores.Good
Ease of useVery good
FeaturesFair
Maximum effective pixels/resolution3.2 megapixels at 2048 by 1536
Bundled media16MB SD
Focal range (35mm equivalent)35mm to 70mm
Aperture rangef2.8 to f7.1
Shutter speed range 15 seconds to 1/1500 second
ViewfindersOptical viewfinder, 1.5-inch LCD
Video/audio recording640 by 480 video up to 3 minutes per clip (with audio)
Semi-automatic/manual modes2 scene modes
Optional lensesNone
SoftwareCanon Digital Camera Solutions Disc 12.0, ArcSoft Camera Suite 1.2
Battery scoreFair
Battery life200 shots, 70 minutes
Battery typeOne rechargeable lithium ion
Dimensions and weight3.35 by 2.2 by 0.94 inches; 6.6 ounces
Support policy scoreGood
Support policiesOne-year parts and labor warranty, 16-hour weekday, 10-hour Saturday toll-free support
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User Reviews for Canon PowerShot SD100 Digital Camera (Canon-8395A001)

  • Reviewed by: dae

    Duration of ownership:

    Strengths: It's a very light and handy camera. Good for starters

    Weaknesses: The flast is a little to strong.I've you have big hands you wont like the small controls.

    Overall Evaluation: I've own it for not more then a year and I like it very mutch. It's my first digital camera but I've lot to learn abaut digital cameras.

  • Reviewed by: bhk224

    Duration of ownership:

    Strengths: Size and durability. Quality of pics. Good 3-minute movies with mono audio sound.

    Weaknesses: A 3x optical could have been very good!

    Overall Evaluation: UPDATE: Nov. 06, 2004 Tried it with a 128MB Sandisk, Edge and Viking SD cards - no problem. Battery charger worked great with 220V AC. For the price after rebate and a free 128MB SD card plus extra compatible battery pack (at Officexxx.com), how could i complain. Will take it with me, always when i go out. Bought a 256MB Kingston SD card as backup. Mastered it after constant practise of taking pictures/movies using one hand. You have to use the strap just in case you lost hold of the camera.

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