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Instantly recognizable, the classic “Box & Circle” ELPH design lives on in the PowerShot SD770 IS Digital ELPH. This sleek, slim head-turner is the perfect everyday camera. High-end specifications include 10.0-megapixel resolution and a 3x optical zoom lens. Spectacular images are easy to create thanks to advanced Canon technologies like Face Detection and Motion Detection Technologies that eliminate blur. PowerShot SD770IS Highlights 1x zoom/3x zoom3x optical zoom and Optical Image Stabilizer The PowerShot SD770 IS Digital ELPHs 3x optical zoom is a clear winner when it comes to getting up close and personal. And Canons invaluable Optical Image Stabilizer reduces the blur of camera movement, e [Read More...]
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I previously had a Canon PowerShot S110 digital ELPH from 6 years ago or so, and loved that camera. I didn’t realize that there was so much more that a little camera could do! I researched the new Canon’s out there (since I loved the ELPH), and decided on the SD770 IS for its compact design and features outlined well by others.
This camera just blows me away. It takes amazing pictures in full-auto mode. In situations where full-auto doesn’t quite do the job as well as possible, this camera lets you change ISO settings, white balance, focus method, and tons of other factors.
Compared to the S110, I thought the ability to change the ISO setting was a big improvement over previous generations. You’re actually changing the sensitivity of the sensor in the camera, allowing you to take pictures with more clarity in conditions that have less light. This, coupled with the image stabilization (which again, blows me away on this camera), allows you to not have to use flash, preserve the real look of the scene, and take a crisply clear picture.
Battery life is amazing. I haven’t charged it once yet… I’m going on over 150 pictures taken now. I’ve taken many pictures in low light with no flash, which drains the battery faster because the sensors have to stay on longer. The battery low warning has now come on… but I’ve still taken over 10 pictures on low battery, so it gives you a good amount of warning time.
I also thought I didn’t need more megapixels, because my pictures from my 2MP S110 looked great. True, 10MP looks even better, but a HUGE benefit is that it automatically improves your ability to do digital zoom and keep the picture looking crisp. You can take a 10MP full resolution photo of a scene, then crop it down later to the zoomed-in part of the scene that you want, and still have a crisp image for a 4×6 print. The camera is also able to do this more automatically… if you choose to take a photo at a lower resolution, like 4MP, and you use digital zoom, the camera will automatically use its sensor to it’s full 10MP capability to zoom digitally and retain image quality.
Just a fantastic camera. I’m glad I stuck with Canon, and I’m glad I bought the latest generation.
If you’re trying to decide between these 3 digital elph models SD1100, SD770 and SD790 which fall in a similar price range, here’s my take. I have used the SD1100 and SD790 extensively and SD770 is like an in-between hybrid.
{The SD790 is actually the 2008 upgrade of 2007s very popular model SD750. The SD1100 is an upgrade of the SD1000. Canon probably felt the need for an in-between model so the SD770 is new, with the layout and screen-size similar to SD1100 but the CCD is larger like the SD790 making it a 10MP camera.}
Common new features:
- Digic III processor = better picture taking
- Face detection - detects multiple faces in a shot and adjusts the flash, white balance so that the faces don’t get bleached out and you get less red eye
- Motion detection - focuses on subject even if they’re moving so your shot is not blurry.
- Shooting modes - NEW sunset mode (great results) and the usual portrait, night shot, stitch assist (panoramic), foliage, fireworks, indoor, kids and pets, underwater, aquarium, beach, snow and ALSO Color accent (keep one color and rest of pic is B/W) and Color Swap (Exchange one color with another)
Here are the pros and cons of each model:
SD1100: Canon PowerShot SD1100IS 8MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Silver)
Pros: Small size with a nicely contoured look. Cool colors. Viewfinder with 2.5 inch screen. Lowest price.
Cons: Less MPs (8MP) and smaller CCD 1/2.5 inch.
SD770: (Priced in between SD1100 and SD790)
Pros: Smallest in size. 10 MPs. Viewfinder with 2.5 inch screen. Larger CCD at 1/2.3 inch.
Cons: Camera controls are not as intuitive and flexible as the SD790. Screen size is smaller than SD790.
SD790: Canon PowerShot SD790IS 10MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
Pros: Small camera. 10 MPs. Mega 3 inch screen which really makes composing shots so easy. Larger CCD at 1/2.3 inch. Layout is intuitive. Flat layout on the back with extra button for replay, makes switching between modes faster.
Cons: Price is highest of the three models in consideration. No viewfinder, it hasn’t been a problem for me even in bright sunlight but if you prefer to have a viewfinder it may be a deal breaker for you.
All 3 cameras come with Image stabilization and the usual Canon features and shooting modes. All three cameras are small, the SD800s and SD900s are bigger in size.
I prefer SD770 and SD790 over SD1100 due to the slightly improved picture taking.
Just for performance and features my #1 Rank goes to SD790 due to it’s larger screen and intuitive controls and great pics. SD770 is a close second with a great balance between size and performance and SD1100 comes in 3rd. (Read comments section for more discussion between SD770 and SD790)
Since price of these cameras fluctuates on Amazon everyday it’s hard to rank them using prices but recently I have seen the SD790 go for $189 and SD770 go for $159 and the SD1100 for $149. At just a $10 difference between the SD770 and SD1100 I will recommend the SD770.