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Canon SD630 Digital ELPH / IXUS 65

Canon SD630 / IXUS 65 Digital Camera

Canon SD990 IS / Digital IXUS 980 IS

Canon PowerShot SD990 IS / IXUS 980 IS Digital Camera

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Product Description
The ultra-thin, ultra-stylish PowerShot SD630 Digital ELPH / IXUS 65 offers a full range of enhanced shooting features that make taking pictures more comfortable and more exciting. A marvel... More
The ultra-thin, ultra-stylish PowerShot SD630 Digital ELPH / IXUS 65 offers a full range of enhanced shooting features that make taking pictures more comfortable and more exciting. A marvel of Canon engineering, this compact powerhouse has a super-sized 3.0 inch LCD screen. Less
When you're ready to experience a higher level of pace-setting technology and image brilliance, the PowerShot SD990 IS Digital ELPH is ready for you. One glance at the sleek, sculptured... More
When you're ready to experience a higher level of pace-setting technology and image brilliance, the PowerShot SD990 IS Digital ELPH is ready for you. One glance at the sleek, sculptured profile, and you know this is a camera driven by design and features. The PowerShot SD990 IS Digital ELPH has 3.7x optical zoom. A zoom opens up a world of possibilities in your photography. With many cameras, hand-held shots taken at the long end of the zoom can be marred by blur. The SD990 IS Digital ELPH incorporates Canon’s exclusive Optical Image Stabilizer. The technology detects and effectively cancels camera shake, for clear, sharp images every time. Less
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Key Features   
Digital Zoom 4x 4x
Camera Type Compact Standard Point and Shoot
Weight 0.32 lb. 0.35 lb.
LCD Screen Size 3 in. 2.5 in.
Resolution 6.2 Megapixel 15 Megapixel
Optical Zoom 3x 3.7x
Features - Image Stabilization • Face Detection
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 6.2 Megapixel 15 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CCD CCD
Image Resolutions 640 x 480 • 2816 x 2112 • 2272 x 1704 • 1600 x 1200 640 x 480 • 2592 x 1944 • 1600 x 1200 • 3456 x 2592
Video   
Video Resolutions 320 x 240 • 640 x 480 (VGA) • 160 x 120 320 x 240 • 640 x 480 (VGA)
Video Format AVI • Motion JPEG QuickTime
Max Movie Length Without Limit (Depends on the camera free memory size) 49 Seconds
Video Speed 60 fps 30 fps
Lens   
Interchangeable Lens Not Interchangeable Lenses Not Interchangeable Lenses
Optical Zoom 3x 3.7x
Focus Type Autofocus Autofocus
Focal Length 5.8 - 17.4 mm 7.7 - 28.5 mm
Macro Focus Range 1.2 - 3.9 in. (w) / 12 - 19.2 in. (t) 2 - 19.2 in. (w) / 15.75 - 19.69 in. (t)
35mm Zoom Lens 35 - 105 mm 36 - 133 mm
Focus Range 12 in. to Infinity (w) 19.69 in. to Infinity (w)
Exposure Control   
Aperture Range f2.8/f4.9 (w/t) f2.8/f5.8 (w/t)
Shutter Speed - 15 - 1/1600 sec
Frames Per Second 2.1 Frames 1.3 Frames
White Balance Auto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset) Auto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset)
Flash   
Flash Functions Flash Off • Auto Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync Flash Off • Auto Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync • Forced On
Flash Type Built-In Built-In
ISO Speeds Auto • 100 • 200 • 400 • 800 • 80 Auto • 100 • 200 • 400 • 800 • 1600 • 80
Storage   
Memory Type Multimedia Card • SD Card Multimedia Card • SD Card • SDHC Card
Compression Type JPEG • EXIF 2.2 • DPOF 1.1 JPEG • EXIF 2.2 • DPOF 1.1
Compression Modes Fine • SuperFine • Normal Fine • SuperFine • Normal
Included Features   
Self Timer 2 Sec. • 10 Sec. 12 Sec.
Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone
Viewfinder / Display   
LCD Protected Position - Without LCD Protected Position
Viewfinder Without Viewfinder Optical
LCD Screen Resolution 173,000 pixels 230,000 pixels
Interfaces   
Video Interface Video Out Video Out
Interface Type USB 2.0 USB 2.0
Power Supply   
Battery Type Proprietary Lithium Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
Battery Life 160 Images 280 Images
Dimensions   
Weight 0.32 lb. 0.35 lb.
Depth 0.8 in. 1.1 in.
Height 2.24 in. 2.45 in.
Width 3.56 in. 3.81 in.
Miscellaneous   
UPC 013803062731 689466081312
Product ID 30041948 72361261
Included Accessories - USB Cable • Driver • Battery Charger • Memory Card Case • Strap • AV Cable • Battery Pack
Release Date April, 2006 October, 2008
Family Line Canon IXUS Canon IXUS
Product MPN   
MPN sd630 SD990ISK
 
Consumer Reviews
Canon SD630 Digital ELPH / IXUS 65
Canon SD630 / IXUS 65 Digital Camera
From $5.22
Canon SD990 IS / Digital IXUS 980 IS
Canon PowerShot SD990 IS / IXUS 980 IS Digital Camera
From $599.95

Product Review Summary

4.1
Based on 23 user reviews
78% recommend this product
5 stars
15
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4
Pros
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Cons
  • None Yet
Good For
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Consumer Reviews

313

The Canon PowerShot SD630/Digital IXUS65 Digital Camera - The Micro-Cam comes of age

byHoward_Creech Jun 30, 2006
109 Helpfuls 110 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Fast, stylish, ultra compact, user friendly, huge 3.0" LCD screen, excellent photo...
Cons Mediocre battery life, chromatic aberration, noisy ISO 800 images, vignetting, redeye, no...
Recommended it? Yes

The first Micro-cam I ever saw was a classic Rollei 35S. Since falling in love with that wonderfully primitive little 35mm scale focuser (almost forty years ago) I've witnessed an amazing evolution in diminutive image making machines. Tiny cameras today capture images digitally (rather than on... Read full review »

282

A Great Camera That I Cannot Recommend To Anyone

bynoangels May 4, 2006
36 Helpfuls 37 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Amazing picture quality, tons of features, large screen, cheap memory cards, price
Cons No Viewfinder (this camera is allergic to sunlight)
Recommended it? No

What? Why would someone give a camera 5 stars and not recommend that anyone buy it? Let me explain....

Why I Give The SD630 Five Stars...

The SD 630 is one of the latest cameras in Canon's Digital Elph Line, being released at approximately the same time as the Canon Powershot... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

4.3
Based on 7 user reviews
71% recommend this product
5 stars
5
4 stars
3 stars
1
2 stars
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1 star
Pros
  • Nice Screen (3)
  • Excellent Picture Quality (3)
  • Easy to Use (3)
  • Quality Lens (2)
  • Stylish (2)
  • Compact (2)
  • Faster Shutter (2)
  • Rechargeable (2)
  • Long Battery Life (2)
  • Rich Features (1)
Cons
  • Shutter Lag (2)
  • Bad Picture Quality (2)
  • Short Battery Life (1)
  • Bad in Low Light (1)
  • Difficult to Use (1)
  • Poor Image Stabilization (1)
Good For
  • Everyday Use (5)
  • Outdoors (4)
  • Travel (3)
  • Professionals (2)
  • Special Events (2)
  • Gifts (1)
  • Portraits (1)
  • Action (1)
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Consumer Reviews

1577

The Canon PowerShot SD990 IS Digital Camera --- A Wonderful New Elph

bythree_ster Apr 1, 2009
58 Helpfuls 59 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros 14.7 Megapixel, very affordable price, vivid LCD screen, long battery life, superb images
Cons none
Recommended it? Yes

Review of the Canon PowerShot SD990 IS Digital Camera (Digital Elph in Black)

After getting to play with the Nikon Coolpix S610 for a while I came to the conclusion that I really wanted an upgraded digital camera, and after perusing the internet came across the Canon PowerShot SD990.  The... Read full review »

lllopez
961

Canon PowerShot SD 990 IS ?The Evolution Of The Elph Series Continues!

bylllopez Jan 6, 2009
48 Helpfuls 49 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros 14.7 Megapixel, Fast Processing, Functionality Plus!
Cons I Am Hard Pressed To Think Of One!
Recommended it? Yes

This is an exciting time to be a amateur or professional photographer, given the rapid technological advances in the field. Never has it been so easy to get the shot right the first time in a format where you literally can be ready 24/7 without the cumbersome gear that was required to achieve much... Read full review »

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