Canon PowerShot SD790 IS (Digital IXUS 90 IS)
Announced Mar 13, 2008
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10 megapixels | 3″ screen | 35 – 105 mm (3×)
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Reviewed Dec 5, 2008
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Canon PowerShot SD790IS 10MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
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Announced
Mar 13, 2008
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With its chiselled, slightly understated design, the SD790 IS / Ixus 90 is probably the best looking camera in Canon's current Elph lineup, and with its responsive operation and surprisingly good results it does exactly what a pocket camera should do; take great pictures with the minimum of fuss. It lacks any real standout features; from the 35-105mm zoom range to the boxy styling this is Canon playing it safe, resulting in a camera that sits firmly in the 'solid and reliable' camp. That's not a bad thing, and for those of us who place image quality far higher on our list of priorities the SD 790 IS doesn't disappoint.
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Dec 5, 2008
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Quick specs
| Body type | Ultracompact |
| Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 |
| Effective pixels | 10 megapixels |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) |
| Sensor type | CCD |
| ISO | Auto, High Auto, 80 ,100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 |
| Focal length (equiv.) | 35–105 mm |
| Max aperture | F2.8–4.9 |
| Articulated LCD | No |
| Screen size | 3″ |
| Screen dots | 230,000 |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600 sec |
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/MMC card |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 195 g (0.43 lb / 6.88 oz) |
| Dimensions | 92 x 57 x 21 mm (3.62 x 2.24 x 0.83″) |
| GPS | None |
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