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

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Bullet Points Canon Digital IXUS 950 IS 1/2.5" 8 MP CCD 3264 x 2448 pixels Silver
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  • - 8 MP CCD Silver
  • - Image sensor size: 1/2.5"
  • - Image stabilizer
  • - Optical zoom: 4x Digital zoom: 12x
  • - TTL
  • - Built-in microphone Voice recording PictBridge
  • - Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
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Picture quality
Image sensor size *
1/2.5"
Megapixel *
8 MP
Sensor type *
CCD
Maximum image resolution *
3264 x 2448 pixels
Image stabilizer *
Yes
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
0.787" (0.0200 m)
Auto Focus (AF) lock
Yes
Auto Focus (AF) assist beam
Yes
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
Yes
Flash range (wide)
19.7 - 137.8" (0.5 - 3.5 m)
Flash range (tele)
2.0
Video
Motion JPEG frame rate
30 fps
Audio
Built-in microphone *
Yes
Voice recording
Yes
Memory
Compatible memory cards *
mmc, sd
Display
Display *
LCD
Display diagonal *
2.5"
Display resolution (numeric)
230000 pixels
Viewfinder
Viewfinder type
Optical
Ports & interfaces
I/O ports
A/V (PAL/NTSC)
PictBridge *
Yes
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 color
Yes
Image processor
DIGIC III iSAPS
Design
Product color *
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
5.82 oz (165 g)
Packaging content
Bundled software
ZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser PhotoStitch
Other features
Video capability
Yes
Effective sensor resolution
8000000 pixels
Dimensions (WxDxH)
3.56 x 2.22 x 1.04" (90.4 x 56.5 x 26.4 mm)
Interface
USB 2.0 (Mini-B, MTP, PTP)
Data compression
JPEG
Built-in flash
Yes
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
No
Date imprinting
Yes
Source Testseek summary Average rating
Reviews
Updated:
2011-09-26 00:45:28
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.
82%
Source Review comments Score
Photoradar.com
Updated:
2011-09-26 00:42:05
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...
Bottom line 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...
80%
photoanswers.co.uk
Updated:
2011-09-26 00:42:09
The IXUS name has been around for a long time now and has built up a strong reputation...
100%
itreviews.com
Updated:
2011-09-26 00:42:26
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...
0%
pcadvisor.co.uk
Updated:
2011-09-26 00:42:30
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...
Bottom line 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...
80%
Cameras.co.uk
Updated:
2011-09-26 00:43:05
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...
87%
expertreviews.co.uk
Updated:
2011-09-26 00:43:10
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...
80%
digitalversus.com
Updated:
2011-09-26 00:43:48
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...
Good Optical stabilization, Nice image quality up until 400 ISO, Good construction, Optical viewfinder...
Bad No wide angle, No A/S/M semimanual modes, No optical zoom in video, High level of noise beyond 400 ISO...
80%
digitalartsonline.co.uk
Updated:
2011-09-26 00:44:17
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...
80%
pocket-lint.com
Updated:
2011-09-26 00:44:25
Can Canon impress with this 8 megapixel digicam?...
Good Build and design, image stabilisation, low ISO image quality...
Bad 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...
Bottom line On the final analyses, the 950 IS looks expensive at £329...
70%
techradar.com
Updated:
2011-09-26 00:44:50
The relentless march of digital technology means that new features are arriving almost daily - so how do you decide which are worth pursuing? You could do worse than simply wait and see which ones Canon decides to include in its Ixus range. The range-t...
Good Strong features spec, Delivers good-quality images, Very well built...
Bad Difficult to use at times, Zoom range could be greater, Quite pricey...
Bottom line The relentless march of digital technology means that new features are arriving almost daily - so how do you decide which are worth pursuing? You could do worse than simply wait and see which ones Canon decides to include in its Ixus range. The range-t...
80%
Cameras.co.uk
Updated:
2011-09-26 00:44:59
The Canon IXUS 950 IS an eight megapixel digital camera. At around 26mm it is perhaps a shade large to slip comfortably into a pocket. At 165g before the battery and memory card are added it is on the heavy side for a jacket pocket as well. In America...
0%
theregister.co.uk
Updated:
2011-09-26 00:45:24
Despite being just a little bit chunkier - and heavier - than most other compacts in the same class, it still measures a pocket-sized 9.0 x 5.7 x 2.6cm and weighs in at 165g. The Ixus 950 IS feels solid, sturdy and well-made, despite giving the fragi...
Bottom line Canons Ixus 950 IS offers great performance, good image quality and solid image stabilisation, with the convenience of face detection, which seemed to work quite well - better than we expected, truth be told. On the downside, the quality of images at...
90%
pcworld.com_techhive.com
Updated:
2011-09-26 00:42:13
The SD850 IS compact camera performs similarly to the newer SD870 IS but has a smaller LCD, a lens that isnt as wide--and a better price.
Good Excellent build quality, Effective image stabilization...
Bad Zoom button is somewhat uncomfortable, Sibling model has wider lens, bigger LCD...
Bottom line The SD850 IS compact camera performs similarly to the newer SD870 IS but has a smaller LCD, a lens that isnt as wide--and a better price.
77%
Howstuffworks.com
Updated:
2011-09-26 00:42:18
Canons first compact digital camera appeared in 2000, and its series of ultra-compact models released since then have been extremely popular among beginning photographers. The latest model, the PowerShot SD850 IS, may very well be the best of the fami...
Good Good value, outstanding response times, very good image quality, outstanding low-light results, good features for beginners...
Bad Internal memory would be handy, could use a few more high-end manual controls...
Bottom line Canons first compact digital camera appeared in 2000, and its series of ultra-compact models released since then have been extremely popular among beginning photographers. The latest model, the PowerShot SD850 IS, may very well be the best of the fam...
100%
dpreview.com
Updated:
2011-09-26 00:42:22
The SD850 IS (IXUS 950 IS in Europe) was first announced in May 2007 as a replacement for the Powershot SD700 IS. It constitutes only a relatively subtle upgrade. Visually the SD850 is virtually indistinguishable from the older model (only the color...
Good Good resolution, excellent edge-to-edge sharpness, Useful zoom range (although no 28mm wide angle), Very clean results at lower ISO settings, Fast and accurate focus (although slightly slower in low light), Very responsive, Excellent user interface and me...
Bad Battery life when using LCD not brilliant, Slightly underpowered built-in flash, No A or S modes, generally little manual control, Auto White Balance performance under artificial light not brilliant, The usual problems of noise and noise reduction effects...
Bottom line The SD850 IS is a typical example of what Canon does so well; a beautifully constructed, well designed and capable compact camera that doesnt break any new ground but does what it does with the refinement that comes from years of fine tuning and a re...
75%
photographyblog.com
Updated:
2011-09-26 00:42:48
The Canon Digital IXUS 950 IS is an 8 megapixel digital camera with a 2.5 inch LCD screen and an optical viewfinder (now an increasingly rare feature on compact cameras). The IXUS 950 IS features image stabilizer technology to help combat camera-shak...
Bottom line The flagship Canon Digital IXUS 950 IS admittedly looks a little expensive compared against its 8 megapixel rivals, some of which are more than £100 cheaper, but it doesnt seem to have halted Canons inexorable rise to number one market status. Certa...
80%
Neocamera.com
Updated:
2011-09-26 00:42:52
The Canon Powershot SD850 IS turns in a good performance for an ultra-compact camera. It does produce images with accurate exposure and good color but its ultra-compact lens lets it down with the usual corner-softness, barrel distortion and inexcusabl...
60%
dcresource.com
Updated:
2011-09-26 00:43:01
Shop & Save Support us by shopping online for the PowerShot SD850 IS Digital ELPH here! Price range: $309 - $449View all prices for this product Your donation is also greatly appreciated.The Canon PowerShot SD850 IS ($399) is an ultra-compact camera...
0%
Digitaltrends.com
Updated:
2011-09-26 00:43:18
It rarely surprises me when I see market research stating Canon is the number-one global digital camera manufacturer. The company just knows how to make cameras that take photographs that are better than good. And although they charge a premium to othe...
Good Excellent picture quality Optical image stabilization Just a good all-around camera...
Bad Not geared for action photos Poorly positioned power key Slow cycling with flash...
Bottom line If someone was to ask me which digital camera they should buy for everyday snap shooting, I wouldn’t hesitate—the SD850 IS is the pick. It’s compact, light, easy-to-use, has optical image stabilization and—most of all—takes v...
85%
v3.co.uk
Updated:
2011-09-26 00:43:31
A camera upgrade that includes image stabilisation...
80%
whatdigitalcamera.com
Updated:
2011-09-26 00:43:36
Canon’s IXUS range is renowned for coupling stylish design with market-leading feature sets. The new IXUS 950 IS attempts to follow this trend, continued by the recently released IXUS 70 and 75 models. With an 8MP sensor, the 950 IS gai...
87%
photographyreview.com
Updated:
2011-09-26 00:44:00
The Canon PowerShot SD850 IS is an 8-megapixel point-and-shoot digital camera with an image-stabilized 4x zoom lens, a wide sensitivity range, and face detection technology. It’s the latest in a long line of super compact Canon ELPH and Digital ELPH...
0%
Kenrockwell.com
Updated:
2011-09-26 00:44:04
If I was buying another digital camera today, it would be a Canon SD850. I bought last years model, the Canon SD700, 10 months ago, and if it dies, Im buying an SD850 to replace it. For a slightly wider lens, the SD800 is also excellent and a top co...
0%
trustedreviews.com
Updated:
2011-09-26 00:44:08
Over the past couple of weeks I've been taking a look at some of the new models in Canon's Digital IXUS range of style compacts, and today I've got the latest model, the long-awaited 950 IS. I say long awaited, because many people thought it was going to...
90%
Laptopmag.com
Updated:
2011-09-26 00:44:21
Canons latest Digital ELPH offers optical image stabilization and face detection in an attractive, compact body.
80%
steves-digicams.com
Updated:
2011-09-26 00:44:42
The PowerShot SD850 IS Digital ELPH camera packs some powerful features into a lightweight, ultra-compact package. It features 8-megapixels of resolution, ISO equivalent speed settings from 80 to 1600, a 4x zoom lens with true optical image stabilizati...
0%
devhardware.com
Updated:
2011-09-26 00:44:47
For the past 10 years, the design of Canons SD line has not changed very much. Why change a good thing? Of course, there have been updates and new features added to new models, but the basic concept of the SD line has remained the same. The Canon SD85...
0%
digitalcamerareview.com
Updated:
2011-09-26 00:45:07
When the (IXUS 950 IS in Europe) arrived for this review, I presumed it was a follow-on or variant to the (IXUS 850 IS). However, it's actually the successor to the , since the SD700 IS has the older DIGIC II processor and they both have a 35-140m...
Bottom line Canon Powershot SD850 IS Review BY: J. Keenan, DigitalCameraReview.com Contributor PUBLISHED: 6/21/2007 Canon Powershot SD850 IS Review Article ContentsCanon Powershot SD850 IS Review Image Gallery When the Canon Powershot SD850 IS (IXUS 950 IS in Euro...
0%
Livedigitally.com
Updated:
2011-09-26 00:45:16
Just finished replacing my stolen hardware with the brand-spankin new Canon SD850is. I had actually purchased the SD800is last week, but just before breaking the 15-day-return seal from Best Buy, I did a little homework to discover the 850 was showing...
0%