If you need a point-and-shoot camera flexible enough for daily use yet with advanced features that can offer high-resolution photos for photo-quality poster-size prints, we’d highly recommend the Canon PowerShot SD770IS.
This higher-end camera has 10 megapixel resolution, a 2.5 inch PureColor LCD II screen (for wide viewing angle and bright, accurate color), a compact, high-capacity Battery Pack NB-6L (able to shoot up to 300 images), and utilizes more storage options (SD memory cards, SDHC memory cards, MultiMedia Cards, MMCplus Cards, and HC MMCplus cards). The Canon PowerShot SDD770IS also has DIGIC III Image Processing, Red-eye Correction, 3x optical image-stabilized zoom lens with a shift type Image Stabilizer (IS) system, Motion Detection/Face Detection Technology, and a 1/2.3- inch CCD. Together, these features offer all levels of users a wide range of functionality in a compact package. It also has the reasonable price that many have come to expect from the Canon PowerShot series.
Furthermore, it is about the size of a deck of cards. Therefore, in addition to taking great photos, its compact, attractive candy-bar design lets you slip it in-and-out of your pocket with ease. However, what makes the SD770IS truly remarkable is its battery life. Even with the power drain low-light scenes impose, the SD770IS is dependable. Furthermore, while the 2 megapixel upgrade from the Canon PowerShot A590IS might seem insignificant, the total 10 megapixels of this model make a BIG difference especially if you want to crop your pictures later on. You can easily zoom into specific areas without losing any of the high quality. 10 megapixels mean photo-quality poster-size prints are even possible.
There aren’t many drawbacks that you can pinpoint with the SD770IS. Canon has literally included everything but the kitchen sink in this model. However, some users might wish that the battery cover wasn’t spring loaded. Currently, replacing the battery and ejecting the storage card requires too much “digging.” In addition, despite its conveniently compact size, the SD770IS camera controls are not as intuitive as other models. Its compact size also means a smaller screen size.
All in all, for its list price of $229.99 (and available at a discount at many online retailers), the SD770IS is a welcome upgrade if you’re looking for a powerful camera that produces photographs detailed enough to create photo-quality poster size. Considering its price and compact size, the SD770IS is indeed a petite powerhouse in a small package.
Quick Technical Specifications
- 10 megapixel CCD for high resolution, photo-quality poster-size prints
- 3x optical image-stabilized zoom
- Face Detection Technology
- Motion Detection Technology
- 2.5-inch PureColor LCD II screen
