Note: this camera was first sold in
Oct 2007.
There may be newer versions available.
Canon Powershot SD870 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
- 32nd of 175 in Ultra Compact
- 2nd of 53 in 8 Megapixel
- 23rd of 27 in Powershot
- 33rd of 82 in Canon
- 7th of 44 in $300 - $350
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| Electronics Club | $549.99 |
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| 47digital | $699.00 |
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Editors' Comments
The Canon SD870 IS has just about everything you might want in a camera: a solid, 8 megapixel sensor, image stabilization, a wide-angle lens, and a large 3.0-inch LCD display. Considering Canon's reliability and reputation, you could do a lot worse. Much much worse. The SD870 IS is a beautiful camera, with plenty of power to serve your needs.read more
Specifications
- 8 megapixels
- 3.8x optical zoom / 4x digital zoom, 28mm wide-angle lens
- Movie mode with sound
- JPEG file format
- Lens-shift image stabilization
- Auto focus
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Answered Questions for the SD870 IS
- Q: Is lack of optical viewfinder on Canon SD870 a problem?
- A: Hi, personally I haven't ever used viewfinder with digital camara, in fact I hate to use viewfinder. The reason I... read more
- Q: Which camera? SD870 or SD890?
- A: I think you should go with the SD870. The 10.0 megapixals to the 8.0 megapixals is negligible for almost all... read more
- Q: Date imprint on 870 is
- A: Well, that depends. Here's how the postcard mode works: When selected, the Postcard mode also deliberately crops the image creating... read more
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Open Questions for the SD870 IS
- Q: How to get review on the Canon Powershot SD850 IS, that was on your site?
- 5 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: I turn my Canon SD870 and it's opaque
- 8 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: Does anyone know if I can buy the software for the Canon Elph SD870 IS?
- 10 points for best answer - 1 reply
Store Ratings and Offer Details for the Canon SD870 IS
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690 Store Reviews |
Electronics Club
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$549.99 |
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1309 Store Reviews |
47digital
via Amazon.com |
$699.00 |
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