Canon Powershot sd100 review

The PowerShot SD100 is the world's smallest and lightest digital ELPH camera. The new PowerShot SD100, with its ultra-compact size and new white-platinum finish crafted in stainless steel, represents the ultimate in portability, durability and elegance. Now, more than ever, consumers can easily and securely carry their ELPH digital camera everywhere they go, and with 3.2 megapixels they are assured the highest quality images for making prints as large as 8.5x11-inches. Unlike most movie continuations, this Digital Elph sequel is a good thing. Canon's 3.2-megapixel Powershot SD100 retains the quality and features of its predecessors but puts them in an even smaller and lighter package. This camera is all about style, technology, and great snapshots, so don't look for manual controls. However, the Powershot SD100 outpaces most of its competitors in the snapshot field and makes an excellent choice for anyone who wants a quick-shooting, ultracompact camera.

Powershot SD100 Features

• 3.2 Megapixel CCD imager for up to 2048x1536 pixel images
  
• 2x optical 35-70mm f/2.8-3.9 zoom
  
• 1.5" color LCD with up to 10x playback zoom
  
• Ultra-compact and durable stainless steel body (3.3 x 2.2 x 0.94 in.)
  
• Advanced TTL AiAF nine-point autofocus system
  
• Program AE automatic and Manual exposure modes
  
• Movie mode w/sound 640x480 30 secs/320x240 3 minutes
  
• 2.5fps Continuous exposure mode
  
• Evaluative metering on focus point or Spot
  
• Stitch Assist mode for perfect panoramas
  
• Exposure compensation: +/-2EV in 1/3-step increments
  
• White Balance: Auto, 5 presets or Custom
  
• Photo Effects: Low Sharpening, Vivid Color, Neutral, Sepia and B&W
  
• Low-light focus assist illuminator
  
• Shutter speeds of 15 seconds to 1/2000 second
  
• Auto noise reduction with 1.3 sec or longer shutter speeds
  
  
• Selectable ISO settings from 50 to 400
  
• Voice memo (up to 60 secs) can be attached to images
  
• Intelligent Orientation sensor
  
• Builtin microphone and speaker
  


• nb-3l Lithium rechargeable battery and nb-3l charger included


• Direct print to CP-100/200/300 and other Canon printers
  
• USB connectivity for PC and Mac
  
• Secure Digital (SD) card storage
  
• Optional Waterproof Case
  

Design of the Powershot SD100

The size of the PowerShot SD100 was made possible through the process of miniaturization, beginning with its new optical lens design so small it can literally hide under a U.S. dime, to the extremely small built-in flash unit and new condensed battery. In addition, the PowerShot SD100 is the first Canon digital camera to exclusively record all images to a Secure Digital (SD) Memory card, allowing even further miniaturization of the camera for greater portability. And a new waterproof housing for the PowerShot SD100 even allows photographs to be taken up to 130 feet underwater.

The PowerShot SD100 Digital ELPH is approximately 15% smaller in volume and 8% lighter than the current PowerShot S230 model. The new SD100 offers the same high quality features and functions as the S230 including Canon's exclusive DIGIC Image Processor which helps achieve higher picture quality and improves existing camera features, most notably its ability to capture up to 3 minutes of video at resolutions up to 320 x 240, 30 seconds for 640 x 480 pixels. In addition, the new camera uses Canon's exclusive iSAPS technology to enhance the speed and performance of the camera's autofocus, auto exposure and auto white balance functions while a 9-point AiAF autofocus system makes focusing quick and easy, even with off-center subjects.

Performance of the Powershot SD100

We found the Canon Powershot SD100 a pleasure to use, from its quick start-up time to its decisive and accurate autofocus. After we depressed the shutter button, it took two to three seconds for the camera to go to the ready state. Shutter lag was negligible at about 0.8 to 1 second, and the time between shots at high resolution, with or without flash, measured about 2 seconds, even when the battery was nearly depleted.

We found the Canon Powershot SD100 a pleasure to use, from its quick start-up time to its decisive and accurate autofocus. After we depressed the shutter button, it took two to three seconds for the camera to go to the ready state. Shutter lag was negligible at about 0.8 to 1 second, and the time between shots at high resolution, with or without flash, measured about 2 seconds, even when the battery was nearly depleted.

Power Energy of Powershot SD100 ( NB-3L)

Its battery OEM code is Canon NB-3L

• Fits for : CANON DIGITAL IXUS I, DIGITAL IXUS I5, DIGITAL IXUS II, POWERSHOT SD100, POWERSHOT SD500 Digital camera battery


• Compatible original canon battery code : Canon BP-3LCL, Canon NB-3L


• Technology Info: Li-ion, 3.7V (compatible with 3.6V), 850mAh.


• Physical Info: 44.90x32.00x9.00 mm, 21.50g, Black


• The Canon NB-3L battery aways can afford 300 photos's shoot

In all it's probably not the best camera for novice photographers, or those who want extensive creative control over their shots. The Canon has few of the scene modes so common in most point-and-shoots today--no manual exposure controls here, either. But it does come with the usual basics such as spot metering and exposure value, plus higher-end offerings like white-balance calibration and a panorama assist. And its combination of short-cut buttons and Function menu controls makes changing settings relatively quick. We especially liked the focus indicator: a small blue-framed box that tells you where, within your shot, the camera is focused.

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