At A Glance
Though not made as sturdily as other Elphs, the SD870 IS has a big LCD, an extra-wide zoom lens, and takes great pictures.
Manufacturer’s Description
A Stunning Achievement. From the very first glance, the smooth shape and bold lines of the stylish PowerShot SD870 IS Digital ELPH signal that this is no ordinary camera. With 8.0 Megapixels of resolution, an Optical Image Stabilizer and 3.8x optical zooming, the SD870 IS Digital ELPH boasts impressive specs as well as a host of convenient features. Face Detection Technology for worry-free people shots. A large 3.0-inch LCD to give you a perfect view of your scene. The Auto ISO Shift and ISO 1600 deliver brilliant images in challenging lighting.
The Specs
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Display size | 3.0 inches |
| Viewfinder | None |
| Battery | |
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion Battery |
| Ports and Connections | |
| Available Interfaces | No |
| Power | |
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion Battery |
| Dimensions | |
| Width | 3.7 inches |
| Depth | 2.3 inches |
| Height | 1.0 inches |
| Weight | 0.4 pounds |
| Lens Features | |
| Maximum Wide Angle (deprecated) | 28.0 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 | 56.3 |
| Battery Life (minutes) | 165.75 |
| Number of Shots | 301 |
| Image Quality, Exposure--Flash | 56.1 |
| Image Quality, Sharpness | 40.5 |
| Battery Life Score | Very Good |
| Image Quality, Color | 64 |
| Image Quality, Overall | 59.1 |
| Image Quality, Exposure--Normal | 56.5 |
| Number of Batteries | 1 |
| Image Quality, Distortion | 59 |
| Image Quality Score | Good |
