Compared to... Fuji FinePix F10

Below you will find a studio comparison between the Canon SD 700 IS and the similarly specified Fujifilm FinePix F10 Zoom (our current 6 megapixel benchmark camera). We have included samples for ISO 80, 400 and 800.

Studio scene comparison (@ ISO 80)  

  • Canon SD700 IS : Program mode, ISO 80, Default Image Parameters,
    Manual white balance, +0.66 EV compensation

  • Fuji FinePix F10 : Program mode, ISO 80, Default Image Parameters,
    Manual white balance, +0.67 EV compensation
     
  • Lighting: Daylight simulation, >98% CRI
Canon SD700 IS (Ixus 800 IS)
Fujifilm FinePix F10
ISO 80, 1/60 sec, F4
ISO 80, 1/70 sec, F4.3
2,356 KB JPEG
2,967 KB JPEG

At ISO 80 the difference between these two models is minimal to say the least; the F10 has a slight resolution advantage, but to be honest you're not going to see it unless you look very, very closely.