Note: this camera was first sold in
Mar 2008.
There may be newer versions available.
Canon Powershot SD790 IS
HQ Grade: B+
| A | is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras. |
| B | means they are good, with some standout features. |
| C | means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth. |
| D & F | mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs. |
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This camera is ranked
- 17th of 175 in Ultra Compact
- 18th of 102 in 9 and 10 Megapixels
- 16th of 27 in Powershot
- 25th of 82 in Canon
- 7th of 77 in $150 - $200
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Editors' Comments
Along with the Canon SD770 IS, the SD790 IS is a welcome addition to the brand's line of competent ultracompacts. The SD770 IS provides a 10-megapixel sensor with lens-shift image stabilization, at a lower price than the comparable SD890 IS (which is more expensive because of its longer zoom). The SD790 IS is roughly identical to the SD770 IS, except... read more
Specifications
- 10 Megapixels
- 3x optical zoom / 4x digital zoom
- Face detection auto-focus
- Lens-shift Image Stabilization
- Movie mode with sound
- JPEG file format
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Answered Questions for the SD790 IS
- Q: White screen appears occassionally when taking pictures?
- A: Reset the camera and update the firmware. I'd also check your battery contacts and clean them with a pencil eraser. read more
- Q: why do i have to erase pictures alot just to take more pictures?
- A: The specifications, as shown in this report , indicate that the camera accepts SDHC cards which can be anything from... read more
- Q: good pictures while moving and without flash????
- A: I'm don't think it has a pet setting but, it does have a portrait setting you can use for adults/kids. read more
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Open Questions for the SD790 IS
- Q: Can I use 2 features at the same time? For example, indoor lighting and kids/pets.
- 5 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: When I'm recording video, if a light shines into the camera, a vertical line shows up on the recording. How do I stop that from happening?
- 13 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: TRYING TO DECIDE BETWEEN THE SD790 SD1200 and SD960 SD990
- 5 points for best answer - 1 reply
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