Canon Digital IXUS 850 IS 1/2.5" 7.1 MP CCD Silver

Specs
Picture quality
Image sensor size 1/2.5"
Megapixel (approx.) 7.1 MP
Sensor type CCD
Lens system
Optical zoom 3.8x
Digital zoom 4x
Focal length range 4.6 - 17.3 mm
Focusing
Focus TTL
Exposure
ISO sensitivity 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, Auto
Flash
Flash modes Auto, Manual, Red-eye reduction
Video
Video recording
Maximum video resolution 640 x 480 pixels
Motion JPEG frame rate 15 fps
Memory
Internal memory 16 MB
Compatible memory cards mmc, sd
Display
Display LCD
Display diagonal 6.35 cm (2.5")
Display resolution (numeric) 207000 pixels
Viewfinder
Viewfinder type Optical

Ports & interfaces
PictBridge
Camera
White balance Auto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten
Scene modes Beach, Children, Fireworks, Night, Party (indoor), Portrait, Underwater
Photo effects Black&White, Neutral, Sepia, Skin tones, Vivid
Custom colour
Design
Product colour Silver
Battery
Battery technology Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
System requirements
Mac compatibility
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T) 0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H) 10 - 90%
Weight & dimensions
Width 89.5 mm
Depth 25.1 mm
Height 58 mm
Weight 150 g
Other features
Video capability
Focal length (35mm film equivalent) 28 - 105 mm
Digital SLR
Distributors
Country Distributor
1 distributor(s)
Reviews
Updated:
2011-07-31 01:32:23
Average rating:81
Uk has collected 43 expert reviews for Canon Digital IXUS 850 IS 1/2.5" 7.1 MP CCD Silver and the average expert rating is 81 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:
2011-07-31 01:32:08
Average rating:80
Take the 850 IS, for example... it's incredibly stylish with all the good looks of its stable mates. However, with 7 megapixels and a wider-angle zoom this is no ordinary point-and-shoot snapper.The 850's metallic casing goes far beyond what's required...
  • Take the 850 IS, for example... it's incredibly stylish with all the good looks of its stable mates. However, with 7 megapixels and a wider-angle zoom this is no ordinary point-and-shoot snapper.The 850's metallic casing goes far beyond what's required...
digitalversus.com
Updated:
2011-07-31 01:32:08
Average rating:80
The Canon Ixus 850 IS is an unlikely camera and almost a technological demo, because it has so many functions. It features everything that the main rivals introduced on their products before this Japanese manufacturer: optical stabilization, a new pro...
  • 28 mm wide angle, stabilized zoom, Very fast startup at 1 second, Design, finishing touches, efficient face tracking, Color fidelity quite good, nice white balance, Antinoise filter...
  • Price, Noise control could be more efficient, Still has sound defects for voices...
techradar.com
Updated:
2011-07-31 01:32:09
Average rating:90
The current crop of models in Canons Ixus range may look very similar, but they arent all created equal. Take the 850 IS, for example... its incredibly stylish with all the good looks of its stable mates. However, with 7 megapixels and a wider-angle...
  • Excellent colour performance, Great wide-angle lens, Attractive looks...
  • Image noise at higher ISOs...
  • The current crop of models in Canons Ixus range may look very similar, but they arent all created equal. Take the 850 IS, for example... its incredibly stylish with all the good looks of its stable mates. However, with 7 megapixels and a wider-angle...
pocket-lint.com
Updated:
2011-07-31 01:32:10
Average rating:80
Can the updated 850IS impress?...
  • Great build, image quality as lower ISOs, responsive, easy to use, good metering and colour, nice lens focal range...
  • Reduced detail due to noise reduction processing, Intrusive noise at higher ISOs, unreliable AiAF focus system, bodywork prone to scratching...
  • The IXUS 850IS offers some neat new touches and a million extra pixels, superb build, a nice wider-angle zoom lens and great image quality at lower sensitivities...
pcadvisor.co.uk
Updated:
2011-07-31 01:32:11
Average rating:80
As weve come to expect from Canons Ixus family of cameras, the 850 IS is beautifully constructed. Youll keep noticing little details long after its been unpacked. The only slight blemish on the otherwise sumptuous exterior is the rather flimsy b...
  • The Canon Ixus 850 IS is a worthy addition to the Ixus family. Its enhanced resolution, glassware and features make it a mightily attractive package for casual snappers. Michael Haynes Lowest online price: £N/A...
alphr.com
Updated:
2011-07-31 01:32:14
Average rating:50
A beautiful example of high technology, but we have reservations about the ultimate quality of images Coming in near the top end of Canons huge range of digital compacts, the 850 IS has many interesting features. First, is its optical image stabilisa...
digicamreview.co.uk
Updated:
2011-07-31 01:32:22
Average rating:0
Announced on the 14th of September 2006, the Canon Powershot SD800 / Canon Digital IXUS 850 IS is one of the newest Canon Digital IXUS cameras, and features a wide-angle lens, a first for a Canon Digital IXUS. The IXUS 850 IS is a 7.1 meg...
goodgearguide.com.au
Updated:
2011-11-04 10:11:08
Average rating:60
The IXUS 850 IS is a very speedy camera that sports a stylish design and offers good colour representation. Image quality problems including chromatic aberation and noise at higher ISO levels do however impact on its performance.
  • Nice colour in shots, great design, fast...
  • High chromatic aberration, some sharpness issues, noisy at high ISOs The Final Word The IXUS 850 IS is a very speedy camera that sports a stylish design and offers good colour representation. Image quality problems including chromatic aberation and noi...
  • The IXUS 850 IS is a very speedy camera that sports a stylish design and offers good colour representation. Image quality problems including chromatic aberation and noise at higher ISO levels do however impact on its performance.
pcauthority.com.au
Updated:
2011-11-04 10:11:09
Average rating:67
A beautiful example of high technology, but we have reservations about the ultimate quality of images.
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