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At A Glance

The SD850 IS performs similarly to the newer SD870 IS but has a smaller LCD, a lens that isn't as wide--and a better price.

Manufacturer’s Description

The PowerShot SD850 IS Digital ELPH is a digital camera that will really get your creative juices flowing. It starts with a high resolution 8.0 Megapixels CCD, a 4x Optical Zoom with Canon's exclusive UA Lens and an Optical Image Stabilizer for steady zooming. There's also a DIGIC III Image Processor with Face Detection and Red-eye correction, an ISO 1600 setting for sharper images in low light, 5 Movie Modes and a 2.5-inch PureColor LCD with scratch-resistant, anti-reflective coating for easy viewing.

The Specs

Display
Display size 2.5 inches
Viewfinder Optical
Battery
Battery Type Lithium Ion Battery
Ports and Connections
Available Interfaces No
Power
Battery Type Lithium Ion Battery
Dimensions
Width 3.6 inches
Depth 2.2 inches
Height 1.0 inches
Weight 0.41875 pounds
Lens Features
Maximum Wide Angle (deprecated) 35.0 mm
Maximum aperture 2.8
Lens mount Interchangeable
Focus features Yes
Storage Media
SD card SD Memory Card
Supported Image Formats
JPG Yes
Warranty
Warranty information 1 Year Limited Warranty

Performance

Performance (New)
Exposure Good
Color Good
Sharpness Fair
Distortion Good
Performance
Image Quality, Exposure 59.9
Battery Life (minutes) 139.25
Number of Shots 255
Image Quality, Exposure--Flash 51.4
Image Quality, Sharpness 42.2
Battery Life Score Good
Image Quality, Color 62.5
Image Quality, Overall 59.1
Image Quality, Exposure--Normal 63.5
Number of Batteries 1
Image Quality, Distortion 57.2
Image Quality Score Good

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