Canon PowerShot SD790 IS

The Canon SD790 IS Digital ELPH features a 10-megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD imager and a Canon-branded 3x optical zoom lens with image stabilization, which covers a fairly standard range of 35-105mm equivalent -- a moderate wide angle to a moderate telephoto. Exposure is fully automatic, but you can tweak it with 2.0 EV of exposure compensation and four metering modes to handle difficult lighting, including a mode which ties metering to the camera's face detection system. Twelve scene modes keep the Canon SD790 approachable for beginners. A long-exposure mode in the Canon SD790 IS ELPH lets you set exposure times as long as 15 seconds manually, and a large 3.0-inch PureColor LCD II display helps when framing images, leaving no space for an optical viewfinder. The Canon SD790 derives its power from a proprietary NB-5L lithium-ion battery pack, and is rated at 330 shots per charge with the LCD on (CIPA method).

Basic Specifications
Resolution: 10.00 Megapixels
Lens: 3.00x zoom
(35-105mm eq.)
Viewfinder: LCD
LCD Size: 3.0 inch
ISO: 80-3200
Shutter: 15-1/1500
Max Aperture: 2.8
Mem Type: SDHC / SD
Battery: Custom LiIon
Dimensions: 3.6x2.2x0.8in
(92x57x21mm)
Weight: 6.3 oz
(179 g)
MSRP: $350
Availability: 03/2008