Testseek.co.uk have collected 46 expert reviews of the Canon PowerShot SD790 IS / Ixus 90 IS and the average rating is 75%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Canon PowerShot SD790 IS / Ixus 90 IS.
March 2008
(75%)
46 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(74%)
11 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
75010046
The editors liked
Very good image quality
Optical image stabilisation helps in low light
Excellent 3.0" screen - works in sunlight
Compact
Stylish
Solid metal body
Orientation sensor
Good battery life
Focus assist light
Excellent macro mode
Quick performance
Excellent technology
Great pictures
Easy to use for the most part
Solid build and sexy styling. Exceptional shots. Great image stabiliser. ...
Brilliant face recognition
Great images
Feature packed
Solid
Reassuringly weighty build for a pointandshoot compact
Fast and userfriendly
Attractive
Huge 3in screen
Sturdy but stylish retro looks
Huge
76mm (3-inch) screen
Solid build
Large 3-inch screen
10 megapixels
Image stabilising
The editors didn't like
Expensive compared to competition
Lacks wide angle lens
Slightly small scroll wheel and function buttons
Frustrating rotary control
Limited creative controls
Dull looks
Convoluted controls. Pricey. Only 3x zoom....
Only 3x optical zoom
Heavy and bulky
Builtin Image Stabilisation
While useful
Doesn’t seem as effective as that employed by Canon’s rivals
Such as Panasonic
Noise levels at higher ISO settings disappoint
Hieroglyphiclike design of rear flat panel controls initially confuses
Abstract: The PowerShot SD790 IS from Canon is a continuing testament to Canon’s ability to produce quality camera after quality camera. The SD790 is a compact point-and-shoot model with a modest price tag that reflects its goal of affordable high quality photos...
Abstract: The Canon PowerShot SD790 IS is a 10-megapixel, pocket-sized digital camera with optical image stabilization, a big 3-inch LCD display, DIGIC III image processing, and ISO 1600 sensitivity. Shop for a Canon PowerShot SD790 IS digital camera >>Can...
Abstract: The Canon Powershot SD790 IS finds itself among a too crowded market of ultra-compact digital cameras which produce better images than this one. It seems like in its quest for producing a tiny low-cost digital camera, Canon compromised too much on ima...
One of the more elegant ELPH designs, Optical image stabilization, Large, high-resolution LCD, Face and motion detection, Simple buttons, Good heft, Good Macro performance, Good color, Very high resolution, Excellent image quality, Good performance up ...
Optical zoom is just 3x, No true Manual mode, Mode switch snags on bags and pockets, Control dial is awkward, Slightly soft corners at wide angle, Moderate chromatic aberration at wide angle, Noticeable barrel distortion at wide angle, Flash is not ver...
With a generous 10-megapixel sensor and a high-resolution, 3-inch LCD, the chiseled Canon SD790 IS ELPH is hard to ignore. Add Canons Face Detection and Motion Detection technology, all handled by the companys premier DIGIC III image processor, and e...
LCD is large and bright, Relatively simple and intuitive means to get to the common settings, including some custom button setup capability, Fast startup and continuous mode, Optical image stabilization,
Control layout odd, not always well thoughtout, AF fussiness, Noisy digital zoom, No optical viewfinder,
The images produced by the Canon PowerShot SD790 IS are generally quite good. Still, I ended up with fewer keepers than normal due to focus issues and noise concerns with the SD790's familiar 10 megapixel sensor. Some will enjoy the SD790's nonstandard...
Very good photo quality (in good light), Stylish, compact, and sturdy metal body, Optical image stabilization, Generally snappy performance, Large 3inch LCD display with very good outdoor / low light visibility, Redeye not a problem thanks to automatic...
Some corner blurriness, vignetting, and purple fringing, Images are on the noisy side in low light, Zoom setting not shown on LCD, Slowcharging flash, No optical viewfinder, More manual controls would be nice, Cant swap memory cards while using a tripod
The Canon PowerShot SD790 IS Digital ELPH is a well built, easy-to-use ultra-compact camera that produces very good quality photos. Add to that its large, easily visible 3-inch LCD display and optical image stabilization, and youve got a winner. Sure,...
Abstract: Even though the ultra compact Canon PowerShot is one of the most popular and best-selling digital cameras available today, the company has not rested on its laurels. Canon’s latest model, the PowerShot SD790 IS, offers up a slew of new features and a c...
Slight noise at high ISOs, may be a touch large for some
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Published: 2008-07-08, Author: Lori , review by: cnet.com
Great photo quality; interesting design.
Mixed performance; no optical zoom in movie mode.
For most people, the excellent photo quality of the Canon PowerShot SD790 IS will more than make up for any slight performance deficiencies or minor shortcomings. Specifications: Digital camera type: Ultracompact; Resolution: 10 megapixels; Optical zoo...