Canon Digital IXUS 950 IS 1/2.5" 8 MP CCD 3264 x 2448 pixels Silver

Specs
Picture quality
Image sensor size 1/2.5"
Megapixel (approx.) 8 MP
Sensor type CCD
Maximum image resolution 3264 x 2448 pixels
Image stabilizer
Lens system
Optical zoom 4x
Digital zoom 12x
Focal length range 5.8 - 23.2 mm
Filter Primary Colour
Focusing
Focus TTL
Focus adjustment Auto
Auto focusing (AF) modes Spot Auto Focus
Closest focusing distance 0.02 m
Auto Focus (AF) lock
Auto Focus (AF) assist beam
Exposure
ISO sensitivity 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, Auto
Light exposure modes Auto
Shutter
Camera shutter type Electronic
Flash
Flash modes Auto, Flash off, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Flash exposure lock
Flash range (wide) 0.5 - 3.5 m
Flash range (tele) 2.0
Video
Motion JPEG frame rate 30 fps
Audio
Built-in microphone
Voice recording
Memory
Compatible memory cards mmc, sd
Display
Display LCD
Display diagonal 6.35 cm (2.5")
Display resolution (numeric) 230000 pixels

Viewfinder
Viewfinder type Optical
Ports & interfaces
I/O ports A/V (PAL/NTSC)
PictBridge
USB version 2.0
Camera
White balance Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Manual, Tungsten
Scene modes Beach, Children, Close-up (macro), Night, Night portrait, Party (indoor), Portrait, Sunset, Underwater
Photo effects Black&White, Positive film, Sepia, Skin tones, Vivid
Custom colour
Image processor DIGIC III iSAPS
Design
Product colour Silver
Battery
Battery technology Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery type NB-5L
Number of batteries supported 1
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T) 0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H) 10 - 90%
Weight & dimensions
Weight 165 g
Packaging content
Bundled software ZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser PhotoStitch
Other features
Video capability
Effective sensor resolution 8000000 pixels
Dimensions (WxDxH) 90.4 x 56.5 x 26.4 mm
Interface USB 2.0 (Mini-B, MTP, PTP)
Data compression JPEG
Built-in flash
Camera shutter speed 15 – 1/1600
Compatible operating systems Windows 2000 SP4 / XP / XP SP1-2 / Vista Mac OS X v10.3 - 10.4
Digital SLR
Date imprinting
Reviews
Updated:
2011-09-26 00:45:28
Average rating:82
Uk has collected 47 expert reviews for Canon Digital IXUS 950 IS 1/2.5" 8 MP CCD 3264 x 2448 pixels Silver and the average expert rating is 82 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.
Photoradar.com
Updated:
2011-09-26 00:42:05
Average rating:80
You could do worse than simply wait and see which ones Canon decides to include in its Ixus range.The range-topping 950 IS has no shortage of high-tech extras within in its solid metal case. None are exactly gimmicks, but how useful you find them will...
  • You could do worse than simply wait and see which ones Canon decides to include in its Ixus range.The range-topping 950 IS has no shortage of high-tech extras within in its solid metal case. None are exactly gimmicks, but how useful you find them will...
photoanswers.co.uk
Updated:
2011-09-26 00:42:09
Average rating:100
The IXUS name has been around for a long time now and has built up a strong reputation...
itreviews.com
Updated:
2011-09-26 00:42:26
Average rating:0
If you havent got the means to spend extra for a full DSLR, or if you just want a digital compact as an extra accessory, you would be hard pushed to find a better value, more stylish and higher quality performer than Canons latest IXUS. Canon - Digi...
pcadvisor.co.uk
Updated:
2011-09-26 00:42:30
Average rating:80
Sleek and silver, Canons PowerShot SD850 IS exemplifies its Digital Elph line: solidly built, beautifully designed and sweet to use. One of three Digital Elphs weve seen, this model has a simpler set of features compared with its siblings. See als...
  • While the Canon PowerShot SD850 IS may not have the large LCD of the SD870 IS or the sky-high megapixel count of the SD950 IS, it is still a fine all-around point-and-shoot for most shutterbugs, and is a better value than its two siblings. Tracey Cape...
Cameras.co.uk
Updated:
2011-09-26 00:43:05
Average rating:87
The Canon IXUS 950 IS is a stylish, eight megapixel digital camera with a four times optical zoom lens. It has a smart design and although just a bit too large to fit into a pocket it is still a pretty handy size. Key features include image stabilisat...
expertreviews.co.uk
Updated:
2011-09-26 00:43:10
Average rating:80
A little pricey, but no big flaws. A safe bet. The stylish Ixus 950 IS has all youd expect from a modern compact, including stabilisation and face detection, though it lacks manual exposure and focus. The 4x zoom is a good improvement over the usu...
digitalversus.com
Updated:
2011-09-26 00:43:48
Average rating:80
Despite its convoluted name, the Ixus 950IS does not replace the 850IS but rather the Ixus 800. Physically very close to the 850 IS (a best seller), the 950 IS integrates an 8 million pixel sensor and optical stabilization. So has the Ixus line been en...
  • Optical stabilization, Nice image quality up until 400 ISO, Good construction, Optical viewfinder...
  • No wide angle, No A/S/M semimanual modes, No optical zoom in video, High level of noise beyond 400 ISO...
digitalartsonline.co.uk
Updated:
2011-09-26 00:44:17
Average rating:80
Ousting the 10-megapixel IXUS 900 Ti as the flagship of Canon’s IXUS series of pocket-sized digital compacts, the new 8mp IXUS 950 is, in fact, a replacement for the lower-end 6mp IXUS 800 IS. Although this means the new 950 has a three-tone painted...
pocket-lint.com
Updated:
2011-09-26 00:44:25
Average rating:70
Can Canon impress with this 8 megapixel digicam?...
  • Build and design, image stabilisation, low ISO image quality...
  • Lacks manual controls even in manual mode, image noise above ISO 800, lens softness at edges and not wide enough field of view, scene modes smooth away detail, AiAF accuracy...
  • On the final analyses, the 950 IS looks expensive at £329...
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