Canon PowerShot SD950 IS
12.1 megapixels
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User Score (26)9.6
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Expert Score (2)7.8
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Design (1)8.1
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Value for money (1)5.6
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Features (6)8.7
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Performance (1)7.5
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The Powershot SD950IS is one of the powerful cameras under Canon. It has the DIGIC III Image processor that has the Face Detection Technology that has the Red-eye correction that ensures that capturing images under any shooting situations will be easy. With its 12.1 megapixel CCD and a 2.5 inch TFT vari-angle colored LCD screen gives users 100% coverage of images.
Features
The PowerShot SD950IS has 3.7x optical zoom that has the image stabilization feature. There are different shooting modes, special scene modes and “My colors” modes to choose from. The SD950IS also has a movie mode that has a resolution of 1024 x 768 at 15 frames per second, a standard of 640 x 480 (VGA) at 30 fps and a custom 160 x 120 (QQVGA) at 15 fps; it can record up to 1 hour or 4GB per movie clip. It has a built in flash and can be directly connected to a computer through USB via Canon USB cable. It also has the Print/Share button making photo printing more accessible, it can be printed through Canon Compact Printers and PictBridge capable printers.
Manufacturer's Specs
Type of Camera
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Type of CameraCompact digital still camera with built-in flash, 3.7x Optical/4x Digital/15x Combined Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer
Image Capture Device
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Type12.1 Megapixel, 1/1.7 inch type Charge Coupled Device (CCD)
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Total PixelsApprox. 12.4 Megapixels
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Effective PixelsApprox. 12.1 Megapixels
Lens
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Focal Length7.7-28.5mm f/2.8-5.8 (35mm film equivalent: 36-133mm)
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Digital Zoom4x
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Focusing RangeNormal: 1.6 ft./50cm-infinity Macro: 2.0 in.-1.6 ft./5-50cm (W), 1.3-1.6 ft./40-50cm (T) Digital Macro: 2.0 in.-1.6 ft./5-50cm (W)
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Autofocus SystemTTL Autofocus
Viewfinder & Monitor
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ViewfinderReal-image optical zoom viewfinder
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LCD Monitor2.5-inch low-temperature polycrystalline silicon TFT color LCD with wide viewing angle
The PowerShot SD950 IS Digital ELPH, with its curved sleek Titanium body, is as powerful as it is exquisite: There’s a high-resolution 12.1 megapixel CCD, an Optical Image Stabilizer and 3.7x optic…
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Canon PowerShot SD950 IS Review
Reviewer: Digital Camera Review09 March 2008The SD950 IS offers an interesting mix of features that at times seem at odds with each other – a wonderfully compact and lightweight camera wielding a big 12.1 MP sensor matched with a somewhat pedestrian 36-133mm focal length lens with image stabilization, but no manual controls. Truth be told, Canon has improved this camera over its predecessor by the addition of image stabilization, as well as a higher resolution sensor with comparable noise performance. The lens ... Read more
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Reviewer: computershopper.com15 February 2008
The PowerShot SD950 IS sits at the top of Canon's ELPH line of digital cameras. It will undoubtedly appeal to users looking for a high-megapixel point-and-shoot camera that allows for larger prints. But the higher density sensor in the SD950 comes at the expense of operational speed. Read more
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Canon PowerShot SD950 IS / IXUS 960 IS Review
Reviewer: Photography Review21 January 2008Last summer, I reviewed the Canon SD850 IS and thought it was the best point-and-shoot digital camera I’d ever used. So when Canon announced the 12-megapixel PowerShot SD950 IS I was very interested. I was skeptical about the image quality of the 12-megapixel sensor, but interested, nonetheless. I haven’t had my own point-and-shoot for a while and since I loved the SD850 IS I just went ahead and bought the SD950 IS. Read more
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Reviewer: Imaging Resource17 November 2007
Featuring a 12.1 megapixel CCD, 3.7x optical zoom lens, and well-designed user interface, the PowerShot SD950 IS Digital ELPH has a compact body style that is well suited for travel. Exposure remains under automatic control, and its 11 pre-programmed Scene modes help with more tricky subjects. The Canon SD950 IS is a very responsive camera, with low shutter lag in daylight conditions, and excellent shot-to-shot speeds. It also sports very good battery life, a capable ... Read more
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Reviewer: PC World07 November 2007
- Overall 8
- Design 9
- Features 8
- Performance 8
At the top of Canon's Digital Elph line, the $450 SD950 IS looks stylish and is a pleasure to use. Enclosed in a titanium shell, it should handle bumps and scrapes better than the average snapshot camera. At 3.75 inches wide and just over 1 inch thick, the unit is slightly too big to park comfortably in a shirt pocket--but it fits nicely in large hands, and it's easy to pack along on any outing. Read more
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Reviewer: an anonymous customer, Walmart4 days ago
This customer did not write a text review. Recommends this product? Yes Read more
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Loving it!
Reviewer: tammyj1963, Epinions05 June 2008- Overall 10
Bought this camera for my trip to Punta Cana and I must say I am very happy I did. I read the manual, or rather reviewed it on the plane ride and started snapping shots as soon as I was off the plane. The first few pictures were a little blurry but after trying other settings, the next ones were beautiful. I used the foliage setting and the garden pictures are beautiful. The zoom on this camera is excellent. I am still figuring out low light, indoor pictures, as alot ... Read more
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Stunning Pictures - Just Push the Button
Reviewer: Digitalcamera HQ05 May 2008- Overall 10
Excellent pictures for such a small camera. The flash does a great job filling in dark backgrounds. I recently broke my wife's Canon A540 and replaced it with a Nikon S550 which doesn't measure up to the older A540. I have played around with the 950 and am very impressed with the camera. There is no way my wife can find fault with this little jewel. The only negative thing I can say, is the Manual leaves a lot to be desired, but then my wife has never read one anyway. Read more
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Reviewer: Marine Mom, review.cameraworld.com10 April 2008
- Overall 8
Strong construction, and a lot of great features packed into a "Point and Shoot" camera. Great battery life. Took this on a recent vacation to Europe and was very pleased by it's versatility and size. The compactness of this camera enabled me carry it at all times so that a shot was not lost (no lugging around a lot of equipment). The 12.1 megapixels ensures a great print, as well. Read more
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Reviewer: Chainsawdave, B&H Photo10 April 2008
- Overall 10
These PowerShot cameras are fantastic. I have purchased two for myself (I lost one), one for my wife, and one for my kids. I have a big Canon digital SLR with interchangable lenses, but I can't always bring that along. The PowerShots are perfect to carry with me everywhere I go. I am an obstetrician/gynecologist, and often let my patient's borrow the camera to photograph the delivery of their baby when they have forgotten to bring their own camera to the hospital. T... Read more
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Canon PowerShot SD950 IS Compact Digital Camera
Canon PowerShot SD950 IS Compact Digital Camera Canon has had a long line of successful "digital ELPH" cameras, which goes back over 10 years. The latest in this line of digital cameras is the Canon PowerShot SD950 IS (IXUS 960 IS in Europe). Read on for an in-depth review of this p...
forum.devhardware.com: 14 February 2008 Read more
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Good Underwater camera?
Ordered now a Canon PowerShot SD950 IS with it's underwater casing for some 740$. Will test it in around 2 weeks, I'll be then in Australia for holidays :) I hope the camera is good, but the reviews were all very promising :)
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Beginning to think something is going o...
...his moment (see Nikons): Cameras receiving the most clicks in the last five days. Canon EOS 40D 2.7 % Canon EOS 400D 2.4 % Canon PowerShot G9 2.0 % Nikon D200 1.8 % Canon PowerShot S5 IS 1.7 % Nikon D70s 1.7 % Nikon D40 1.4 % Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III 1.4 % Canon PowerShot SD950 IS 1.2 % Canon PowerShot SX100 IS 1.2 % Detail & brand share. -- Regards, RHLPedrosa Image control: Zoom out | Zoom 100% | Zoom in | Expand / Contract | New window
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New cameras!!! What do you think?
A slew of new cameras have come into my store this week! I've also noticed some new ones on the website! To name a few... the Sony Cybershot DSC-T200 with its 3.5" touchscreen, the Canon PowerShot SD870 IS upgrade to the SD850, the Canon PowerShot SD950 IS with 12.1 megapixels and optical image stabilization, the slim, affordable Kodak EasyShare M753 , the shockproof, waterproof Olympus Stylus 790 SW , and the big dog, Canon EOS 40D ! I'd love to hear comments and feedback, even see some pictures from anyone w...
forum.circuitcity.com: 19 September 2007 Read more
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what? D200, D70s, D2X most clicked?
...st clicked box and link: Cameras receiving the most clicks in the last five days. Canon EOS 40D 2.7 % Canon EOS 400D 2.4 % Canon PowerShot G9 2.0 % Nikon D200 1.8 % Canon PowerShot S5 IS 1.7 % Nikon D70s 1.7 % Nikon D40 1.4 % Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III 1.4 % Canon PowerShot SD950 IS 1.2 % Canon PowerShot SX100 IS 1.2 % Detail & brand share. -- Regards, RHLPedrosa Image control: Zoom out | Zoom 100% | Zoom in | Expand / Contract | New window
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