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Canon PowerShot SD400 / Digital IXUS 50 / IXY Digital 55

5.3 megapixels

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  • User Score (577)
    8.5 8.5 from 577 reviewers
  • Expert Score (16)
    7.7 7.7 from 16 reviewers
  • Design (3)
    5.9 5.9 from 3 reviewers
  • Value for money (18)
    6.3 6.3 from 18 reviewers
  • Features (71)
    5.8 5.8 from 71 reviewers
  • Ease of use (82)
    6.6 6.6 from 82 reviewers
  • Performance (102)
    6.4 6.4 from 102 reviewers
  • Picture quality (135)
    6.5 6.5 from 135 reviewers
  • Reliability (6)
    6.7 6.7 from 6 reviewers
  • Overall quality (3)
    6.9 6.9 from 3 reviewers
  • Battery performance (18)
    6.2 6.2 from 18 reviewers
  • Display (100)
    6.1 6.1 from 100 reviewers
  • Ergonomics (100)
    6.4 6.4 from 100 reviewers
  • Equipment (12)
    6.7 6.7 from 12 reviewers
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Users:
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. DP Review

    DP Review
    8 June 2011

    Here for comparison is the SD400 (center) alongside the 7 megapixel SD500 (IXUS 700) and Fujifilm's new ultra-slim compact, the Z1. Read more

    • Very good resolution, Incredibly slim, compact design, Beautifully built and all-metal construction, Excellent color and white balance in most situations, Manual (cust...

  2. Imaging Resource

    Imaging Resource
    10 May 2006

    The Canon PowerShot SD400 Digital ELPH was unveiled as part of Canon's wide ranging digital camera announcements at this year's Photo Marketing Association tradeshow. The Canon SD400 is a lot like an SD-card based version of the prior PowerShot S400 in Canon's popular, diminutive Digital ELPH camera line. Read more

  3. Steve's Digicams

    Steve's Digicams
    19 May 2005

    Continue on to Features & Controls PowerShot SD400 Specifications Camera Effective Pixels Approx. 5.0 megapixels Image Sensor 1/2.5-inch CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 5.2 megapixels) Lens 5.8 (W)--17.4 (T) mm (35 mm film equivalent: 35 (W)--105 (T) mm) f/2.8 (W)--f/4.9 (T) Digital Zoom Approx. 4.0x (Up to approx. Read more

  4. CNET

    CNET
    7.0/10
    2 June 2005

    The SD400's improved image quality makes this high-performance ultracompact one of the better choices in the current Canon Digital Elph lineup. Read more

    • Ultracompact design; long battery life; excellent burst capabilities; low shutter lag; versatile movie mode.
    • The SD400 has few manual controls or scene modes; image quality far from stellar.

  5. REVIEW STREAM

    REVIEW STREAM
    7.0/10
    18 September 2006

    Don’t underestimate its small appearance, it has more to offer than you’d think at first glance!!! It has a fast startup time and a very high processing speed of storing the images. It has a image sensor with 5 Megapixel resolution. Read more

  • User Reviews

  1. Canon PowerShot SD400

    10/10
    Reviewer: Dimaruss1, pcworld.com
    3 weeks ago

    Small, light, easy pocketable contemporary digital camera with very good images quality, excellent set of features, quite responsive, flush strong enough for amateur use for still pictures, 2"LCD screen is a plus comparative to my previous Pentax cameras.This camera has a rare in small cameras feature - an optical viewfinder that very helpful at bright sunny days. Read more

    • Small, light camera, 2"LCD, good images quality, nice design
    • Red eyes derivation, 16MG SD Memory Card

  2. Excellent choice

    Amazon
    10/10
    Reviewer: Joshua Marius "www.letheonline.net", Amazon
    8 April 2008

    I've owned this camera now for a few years. As a Computer Engineer and Computer Tech I am required to work a lot with digital cameras. I must say that this camera exceed all my expectations. Great quality, small, long battery life, great flash and many options. When I print the images at local stores (Walmart, CVS, Walgreens, etc.) the images are so sharp, some people think they are post cards. Even though it's a bit outdated, I still recommend this camera. Read more

  3. Great size! Very compact.

    Ebay
    10/10
    Reviewer: gracewhit95, Ebay
    24 July 2011

    Great camera. I have been needing something much smaller, but something that also takes great pictures, and this has anwsered my prayers. I love this camera! It's perfect to just stick in your pocket and go. Read more

  4. LetsGoDigital

    4.0/10
    Reviewer: Mugabi - Uganda, LetsGoDigital
    22 November 2011

    I previously owned a Canon IXUS II, a 3.2 Mega pixel camera which I used to take over 3000 quality pictures. I upgraded to the IXUS 50 after reading a review. I have to say that I'm disappointed. This Canon IXUS camera is incapable of taking good indoor or evening pictures. Read more

  5. "If you stumble upon this camera on ebay for a good price, get it"

    CNET
    9.0/10
    Reviewer: gregordude, CNET
    2 March 2008

    If you're reading this review, obviously you're probably thinking about picking up this camera used, as it is 3 years old...then this review if for you. I got this camera xmas 2005 and it has served me well. Having 3 kids, this camera has gone through tons of pictures and movie taking. I stopped using my camcorder because the movie mode on this camera is very impressive. Read more

    • Nice pictures, quality movie mode, long long battery life, small
    • closeups with flash look too bright, need to keep camera very still or else blury

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  • Manufacturer's Description

The PowerShot SD400 is a 5.0 Megapixel camera unrivaled in its category. With an ultra-thin Digital ELPH style, an impressive set of high-end features and exclusive Canon innovations and technology, you’ll achieve the results you’ve been dreaming of - and have a great time doing it.

  • 3x Optical Zoom
  • PictBridge Logo
  • Exif Print Logo
  • 4x Digital Zoom
  • Direct Print
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  • 2 in. LCD
  • 12x Combined Zoom
  • The new 5.0 Megapixel Digital ELPH with 3x Optic…

Specifications

  • Format
    Ultra Compact
  • Also known as
    Canon Digital IXUS 50
  • Release Status
    Discontinued
  • Max resolution
    2592 x 1944
  • Low resolution
    2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480
  • Image ratio w:h
    4:3
  • Effective pixels
    5.0 million
  • Sensor photo detectors
    5.2 million
  • Sensor size
    1/2.5 " (5.75 x 4.31 mm, 0.24 cm²)
  • Pixel density
    20 MP/cm²

Release Date

  • First seen
    9 April 2005

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