Digital Camera Canon Powershot Review

Canon resumes its position at the top of all camera manufacturers. Their design, performance, and quality is hard to match. Now onto the camera:

I have shot around 4-5 Gigs worth of photos in various settings, so I have a good idea of what this camera has to offer. The features itself within the camera are excellent. Aside from increased megapixels, it's not much different than the SD700 except for some odd reason, Canon decided to opt out of the IS (Image Stabilization) feature. I almost gave it 4 stars based solely on that aspect. But other than that, the camera is brilliant.

For portraits and close-ups, the Face Detection feature is phenomenal which is a reflection of the new DIGIC III technology. The camera will lock in on the human face or multiple faces (I've locked in up to 8) and keep it in focus no matter where you move or pan the camera. And if you're shooting indoors or in low-light, the ISO can be set as high as 1600 so you have a lot of Flash Exposure control if you don't like that spotlight look when using the flash. There is also an Auto ISO setting which gives the user a lot of range to shoot. It will determine proper ISO setting and shutter speed and also will predict camera shake resulting in less blurry pictures. I guess this makes up for not having IS. :)

If you are a novice photographer and don't like to mess with ISO, aperture settings, and shutter speed variations this camera will fit your needs just fine. It has 17 shooting modes including "scene" modes for the different settings you may be shooting in such as the beach, fireworks, snow, portraits, night, etc. Fully automatic so any beginner can pick up this camera and shoot like a pro.

The most popular feature has to be the 3" LCD screen. It's ginormous. But in order to get that big of a screen on such a compact camera, Canon forgoes the optical viewfinder. So if you're a viewfinder shooter, then you may not like the fact you are limited to just the LCD screen for image framing.

One shortcoming of the camera is that it still has a weak zoom. 3X optical is nothing and so the zoom feature is pretty much non-existent.

The movie features on the camera are awesome. i like the Time Lapse movies where you can record time lapse of up to 2 hours and condense it into a 4 or 8 minute movie. So if you want to make that cool "cloud moving" effect or the "budding flower" you can accomplish that with this camera. The video resolution is excellent and has a VGA frame rate of 30fps.

Overall, the camera satisfies all users with being simple enough to use for beginners and also boasting features a professional can appreciate. It also looks bitchin and has a two tone effect that people admire. The corners are intelligently rounded so it slips easily in and out of any pocket you may want to put it in.

I just received the SD750 for my birthday (thanks Mom & Dad!). I've had it for several days and have taken over 3 hundred pictures and tons of video. It now replaces my old Canon S400, which was a replacement for my antique Canon S110. I've remained true to Canon because I can see the amount of work they have put into making each new generation of cameras "that much better." First, the colors are so much crisper on the SD750 than in prior models, although some tweeking may be needed, you can always find a setting to capture the color you are after. Second, the video quality is outstanding (at the highest setting, that is), and Canon finally took off the 3 minute cap to video recording to allow for longer videos. Also, at the highest setting only, you can zoom in and out while recording video. I love the 3 inch display that incorporates a shifting orientation so the picture is always upright. I do wish that the camera came with a more powerful optical zoom... but I imagine I'll get that with the next generation. And in the end, I have to emphasize, that this camera takes OUSTANDING pictures. That's what a camera should do, after all. Now for a quick rundown of improvements from previous models (for you Canon loyalists):
- Much improved color
- Faster picture taking and faster everything
- Extended video capacity (to however much memory ya got)
- Large LCD to appease the instant gratification generation
- Overall improved picture quality (clarity, color saturation)

A few small camera quirks outside of picture quality... the jog dial in back (trying to emulate iPod) is not the smartest addition and the "play" button is a little hard to hit at times. Overall, I definitely without hesitation recommend this camera.

I really enjoyed everything about this camera -- the pictures are great, the battery life excellent, the form-factor is terrific.

Until, that is... I got the dreaded "Lens Error, restart camera". The lens is stuck open & the camera is for all intents and purposes useless. I don't think I did anything to cause this, though it was in the bento box on my bike and might have tried to turn on in there, getting the lens stuck. Even if so, there's no reason that should kill the camera. I'm very disappointed.

There is a ton of discussion about Canon and the lens error online. Google "canon sd750 lens error" and enjoy your reading.

I see myself as a amature photo-junky, 1 or 2 steps above the casual camera user. I was debating on SD750 or Sony T-100. I finally purchased SD750 while my friend purchased the T100. Few days of playing with the SD750 and a quick look at the T100, Im happy with my decision.

First, let me say if you are not going to use all the functions on the camera, you cant' really go wrong with either one of them. Dependable and works fine in most situations.

Design, I think the T-100 looks more attractive, but after that I believe SD750 is better.

LCD Screen. both have 3inch LCD, but Canon has less glare and is more vivid. both gets fuzzy in low light situations, but lcd picture isnt what you get when u print.

Stability. T-100 has image stabilization to compensate for slower shutter speed. which helps, but i still like Canon's performance. It just takes better pictures on a constant basis. Canon seems to take better pictures in low light (indoor or dim light)

ZOOM. T100 has 5X and SD750 has 3X. to me zoom on a PNS has no meaning, because 90% of the time you arent taking a photo far away.

Battery. Both suck up battery quickly. but the T-100 seems to last longer than the SD750. I just bought another batter pack to compensate for short battery life. Sony Powershot T-100 on the down side. Takes something like 5 hours to fully Charge, while SD750 only takes me 1.5 hours.

Options. I think they have about the same amount of functions. IE portrait, macro, and what not. Although i havent read the T100 manual.

Video. Both take great video. But i think t-100 has a HD version. I like Canons because u can directly connect your camera to OP source and play it. I dont think T100 had that ability.

RECOMMENDATIONS. Buy a SDHC (SD-high capacity) Card. with Class rating of 4 or better (3 class speeds, 2 4 6, determines how fast u write and read info on the card) I take video clips and do Continious photos alot. which means i fill up memory space fast, and Need a card that can keep up with the demand. Get atleast a 4gig SDHC card. Both cameras are able to read the new SDHC cards.

Extra battery for 8 bucks on e bay for SD750 is a good idea.

Overall, canon is a better bang for your buck. Cheaper, and the performance is equal or better than the SONY. but if you wanna show off to your friends, get the SONY, but if u want all around pictures get the SD750

Having used the SD1000 and the SD750 together for the same shots I can say that the SD750 offers more especially as there was no price difference on the day I purchased the SD750 (both were around 167 bucks). Earlier with the more than 50 bucks price difference I had recommended the SD1000 for price/value. At the new lower price the SD750 is the winner.

Neither model has the new Image Stabilization, which does not work so well on the SD series anyway when compared to other Canon cameras like S5. The SD750 has a 3" screen which makes shots easy to compose and view, while the SD1000 has a viewfinder with a 2.5" screen. Having used both cameras I'd take the larger screen size over the viewfinder any day as I hardly use the viewfinder. In size the SD1000 is a little more compact but the difference is barely noticeable. The SD750 has nicely rounded corners which are more aesthetically appealing to most people.

The SD750 also has a few more features in the software and better controls than the SD1000. The extra replay button at the back which lets you switch from camera to replay instantly is great. The extra Scene mode button on the top makes it faster and more convenient to get to the special modes like foliage, sunny beach, snow, portrait, nightshot, aquarium, kids and pets, fireworks and underwater. I have used all these special modes and I am very pleased with the results. Canon has really optimized the performance on each. It is so much better than fiddling with the manual controls while you lose the shot. If you read the manual carefully, you will get so much more out of this camera as it lets you get very creative with panoramic landscape shots, color swapping, color accent and different color modes.

The pictures from both cameras were comparable, both take excellent shots outdoors and don't have the best low light performance.

I also own a SD870 which has a wide angle lens and Image Stabilization. The software and all other features on the 870 are the same as 750, but the 870 costs much more. Although I like the 870 too, but I think the 750 delivers a great value for its current price.

This is the one I would buy as a gift. Very compact, good performance and intuitive controls that allow you to get creative in your shots.

This is my second digital camera. Going from a 3.3 pixel Panasonic to this amazing machine was well worth it. I waited for the latest Canons to arrive and did a ton of research on different models before my trip. You can't go wrong with this little guy. It's compact, big 3" screen, great Video capture, lot's of great presets, and a pretty easy to figure out features. I have only two complaints about this camera. No image stabilization, No icon to show you how low your battery is. If you buy this camera, make sure you get an extra battery, and at least a 4GB memory card, I highly recommend the Extreme Sandisk brand. If you want quick and reliable photos don't go cheap on memory cards. Overall I think this is a real great value and a great camera.

I shoot primarily with digital SLRs, but there is always a time when you don't have your camera bag with you and there is a photo opportunity. Camera phones just don't cut the cake for this (yet). For the last four years, I used a Powershot S230, and it filled that purpose wonderfully but the 3" screen on the SD750 called me in like the Sirens of mythology. In general, I have been very satisfied with the SD750, but there have been a few items I did not like.

Let me start with the positives: The 3" screen is bright and sharp. Everyone who sees the camera loves it. The face detection software works great. For taking photos of family and friends, this will be the point and shoot camera you will want to have. The price is reasonable. TIP: Don't compare cameras by simply the megapixel size! Two things create sharp photographs. The camera sensor, and the quality of the lens. With the Canon SD750, both of these are the best quality you can find in a small camera. The SD750 takes decent videos as well. The menu system is easy to navigate.

Now for the negatives: There is a price to pay for the large preview screen. Battery life is low. With five minutes of video, I was only able to shoot 200 still images before I had a low battery warning. You will want to invest in a spare battery. Digital zoom in the video mode is terrible. Be careful not to go beyond the 3x optical range when using this feature. As others have noted, the on/off button is small and recessed and requires a fingernail to operate. Results with this camera have been inconsistent. While I have taken some nice portraits, some shots have demonstrated a tendency towards soft focus. I have the silver model. Some reviewers have said that this is not the case with the black model, so you may want to stick with that. There is no image stabilization on this camera. If you don't have a steady hand, you may want to get a camera that has that feature.

I purchased this product after doing quite a bit of research. I am a big fan of Canon cameras but recently there have been some other really good competitors. I bought this one to take with me everywhere. It is almost perfect. The size is just right. It fits nicely into my pocket or easily into my wife's purse. The Face Recognition is a great feature and seems to work very well. The start-up time and time to take a picture is extremely fast and accurate. It would be nice to have a more powerful optical zoom, and a little lip on one side to make holding while taking a picture easier. This is a well built and high quality camera that I would purchase again in a second!

I purchased the SD750 as a gift for a friend based on all the reviews I have seen online. I have used many Canon cameras in the past, from my first A20, to an S80, to a S3 IS, and finally to a Rebel XT.

The main reason I chose the SD750 is the 3 inch LCD. I originally saw the sd630 at a party and I was impressed by the size of the 3 inch LCD screen. I decided then that if I ever get another snapshot camera, it had to have a 3 inch LCD. It just makes framing and playback so much more pleasant.

When actually using the LCD viewfinder, I found the realtime "viewfinder" image somewhat course. My guess is that they had to lower the image quality to get a decent frame rate on the viewfinder. HOWEVER, the lower image quality is only found in viewfinder mode, the actual image in playbacks or reviewing movies/images on the 3inch LCD is far more crisp.

Initially there was a bit of confusion over the sd750 and the sd1000, afterall the higher number of sd1000 should be a better camera right? Well, not so in this case... the sd1000 just has a slightly smaller body and smaller lcd, internals are for the most part, the same.

Images taken by this camera are excellent for a compact camera. I shot in indoor lighting with and without flash, images are excellent. Word of warning though, since this is a snapshooter, 8 times out of 10 this camera WILL be flashing your subjects in indoor environments. If you turn off the flash and find a stable base to take pictures, this camera can take some very nice flashless images. The white balance in indoor light can be off a little bit at times, but it is not so much as to ruin the picture. In fact, I got some interesting light effect from it.

I found that the camera interface is slightly less intuitive than previous models that I have used. Buttons tend to have multiple functions, I had to take a quick look at the manual to find some functions. But once I knew where they were it was quite easy to change settings.

I also prefer the squarer body over the more rounded body of other sd models like the SD900. I am always afraid that the sd900 body will just slip out of my fingers. The sd750 however is a little more secure to grip due to its flat sides.

I had considered getting a digital SLR camera instead, but the Elph's tiny size make it more ideal for parties, which is when I take most of my pictures. This is probably the best camera of its kind I have ever owned. It is everything that I would expect from Canon and more. It takes GREAT pictures! I also especially like the nice 3.0" LCD screen. It includes technology that is supposed to base the focus using facial recognition software. I was a little skeptical as to how well this would work, but I am very pleased indeed! The lens extends quickly when it is turned on, it zooms in and out quickly, and the lens retracts quickly when it is turned off. I would recommend this camera to anyone.