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.
Product Features:
Stylish dual tone 8.0 Megapixel Digital ELPH in two elegant colors.
3.8x Wide-Angle Zoom lens to get more family and friends into one perfect photo.
Large high-quality 3.0-inch PureColor LCD screen with wide angle viewing and an anti-glare, anti-scratch coating.
Genuine Canon Face Detection Technology sets the focus, exposure and flash automatically, leaving you free to compose a group, capture an unguarded moment, or coax the perfect smile.
DIGIC III Image Processor with Red-eye Correction for sharper images and improved functionality.
Print/Share Button for easy direct printing and downloading, plus ID Photo Print and Movie Print with select PIXMA Photo Printers, CP and SELPHY Compact Photo Printers.
Product Specifications:
Type of Camera
Type of Camera
Compact digital still camera with built-in flash, 3.8x Optical/4x Digital/15x Combined Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer (IS) System
Image Capture Device
Type
8.0 Megapixel, 1/2.5 inch type Charge Coupled Device (CCD)
Total Pixels
Approx. 8.3 Megapixels
Effective Pixels
Approx. 8.0 Megapixels
Lens
Focal Length
4.6-17.3mm f/2.8-5.8 (35mm film equivalent: 28-105mm)
Auto, Auto w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off, FE lock, Slow Synchro
Flash Range
1.0-13.1 ft./30cm-4.0m (W), 1.0-6.6 ft./30cm-2.0m (T) (when sensitivity is set to ISO Auto)
Recycling Time
10 sec. or less (battery voltage=3.7V)
Flash Exposure Compensation
+/-2 stops in 1/3-stop increments
Shooting Specifications
Shooting Modes
Auto, Camera M, Special Scene (Portrait, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Underwater, Indoor, Kids & Pets, Night Snapshot), Color Accent, Color Swap, Digital Macro, Stitch Assist, Movie
Self-Timer
Activates shutter after an approx. 2-sec./10-sec. delay, Custom
Wireless Control
Not available
Continuous Shooting
Approx. 1.3 fps (Large/Fine)
Image Storage
Storage Media
SD/SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, MMC Plus Card, HC MMC Plus Card
File Format
Design rule for camera file system, DPOF Version 1.1
JPEG Compression Mode
Still Image: Exif 2.2 (JPEG)
Movie: AVI (Image: Motion JPEG; Audio: WAVE [Monaural])
Number of Recording Pixels
Still Image: 3,264 x 2,448 (Large), 2,592 x 1.944 (Medium 1), 2,048 x 1,536 (Medium 2), 1,600 x 1,200 (Medium 3), 640 x 480 (Small), 3,264 x 1,832 (Widescreen)
Movie: 640 x 480 (30 fps/30 fps LP), 320 x 240 (30 fps) available up to 4GB or 60 minutes, 640 x 480 (2 hours at 0.5 fps/1 fps), 160 x 120 (3 min. at 15 fps)
Number of Recordable Images
Large (L)
Medium 1 (M1)
Medium 2 (M2)
SF
F
N
SF
F
N
SF
F
N
File Size (KB)
3,436
2060
980
2,503
1,395
695
1,602
893
445
32MB
8
14
29
11
20
41
18
32
64
SDC-128M
35
59
123
49
87
173
76
136
269
SDC-512MSH
139
231
479
190
339
671
295
529
1,041
Medium 3 (M3)
Small (S)
Widescreen (W)
SF
F
N
SF
F
N
SF
F
N
File Size (KB)
1,002
558
278
249
150
84
2,601
1,540
736
32MB
29
52
99
111
171
270
11
18
39
SDC-128M
121
217
411
460
711
1,118
47
79
166
SDC-512MSH
471
839
1,590
1,777
2,747
4,317
183
307
642
Time of Recordable Movies
Standard, Color Accent, Color Swap
Compact
Time Lapse
640 x 480
320 x 240
160 x 120
640 x 480
30 fps
30 fps LP
30 fps
15 fps
1 sec. interval
2 sec. interval
Movie size (KB/sec.)
1,963
1,003
703
131
64
32
32MB
14"
27"
38"
3' 09"
7' 30"
15' 00"
SDC-128M
1' 01"
1' 56"
2' 42"
13' 02"
31' 45"
63' 30"
SDC-512MSH
3' 57"
7' 30"
10' 29"
50' 21"
123' 30"
247' 00"
Note: N=Normal F=Fine SF=SuperFine
Storage Capacity varies depending on camera settings. This data is estimated from Canon's standard shooting conditions. Figures for Movie Mode represent total capacity of the particular media.
Playback Specifications
Playback Modes File
Still Image: Single, Magnification (approx. 2x-10x), Jump, Auto Rotate, Rotate, Resume, My Colors, My Category, Histogram, Index (9 thumbnails), Sound Memos, Slide Show, Red-eye Correction, RAW playback, Resize, Image Inspection Tool Movie: Normal Playback, Special Playback, Editing
Erasing Specifications
Erase Modes
Still Image: single image, select range, select by date, select by category, select by folder, all images
Movie: part of movie, all of movie
Interfaces
Computer Interface
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (mini-B jack)
Video Out
NTSC/PAL
Audio Out
Monaural
Other
Memory card slot; direct connection to Canon CP and SELPHY Compact Photo Printers, PIXMA Photo Printers and PictBridge-compatible printers via camera's USB 2.0 Hi-Speed cable
Power Supply
Power Source
1. Battery Pack NB-5L
2. AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30
Shooting Capacity
Still Image: approx. 270 shots (NB-5L/LCD on with fully-charged batteries)
Playback Time
Approx. 360 min. (NB-5L)
* The above figures comply with CIPA testing standards and apply when a fully-charged battery is used.
Physical Specifications
Operating Temperature
32-104°F/0-40°C
Operating Humidity
10-90%
Dimensions (W x H x D)
3.65 x 2.32 x 1.02 in./92.6 x 58.8 x 25.9mm
Weight
Approx. 5.50 oz./155g (camera body only)
Stylish dual tone 8.0 Megapixel Digital ELPH in two elegant colors.
3.8x Wide-Angle Zoom lens to get more family and friends into one perfect photo.
Large high-quality 3.0-inch PureColor LCD screen with wide angle viewing and an anti-glare, anti-scratch coating.
Genuine Canon Face Detection Technology sets the focus, exposure and flash automatically, leaving you free to compose a group, capture an unguarded moment, or coax the perfect smile.
DIGIC III Image Processor with Red-eye Correction for sharper images and improved functionality.
Print/Share Button for easy direct printing and downloading, plus ID Photo Print and Movie Print with select PIXMA Photo Printers, CP and SELPHY Compact Photo Printers.
PowerShot SD870 IS Digital ELPH Body
Lithium Battery Pack NB-5L
Battery Charger CB-2LX
SD Memory Card SDC-32M
Wrist Strap WS-DC2
Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM
USB Interface Cable IFC-400PCU
AV Cable AVC-DC300
Type of Camera
Type of Camera
Compact digital still camera with built-in flash, 3.8x Optical/4x Digital/15x Combined Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer (IS) System
Image Capture Device
Type
8.0 Megapixel, 1/2.5 inch type Charge Coupled Device (CCD)
Total Pixels
Approx. 8.3 Megapixels
Effective Pixels
Approx. 8.0 Megapixels
Lens
Focal Length
4.6-17.3mm f/2.8-5.8 (35mm film equivalent: 28-105mm)
Auto, Auto w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off, FE lock, Slow Synchro
Flash Range
1.0-13.1 ft./30cm-4.0m (W), 1.0-6.6 ft./30cm-2.0m (T) (when sensitivity is set to ISO Auto)
Recycling Time
10 sec. or less (battery voltage=3.7V)
Flash Exposure Compensation
+/-2 stops in 1/3-stop increments
Shooting Specifications
Shooting Modes
Auto, Camera M, Special Scene (Portrait, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Underwater, Indoor, Kids & Pets, Night Snapshot), Color Accent, Color Swap, Digital Macro, Stitch Assist, Movie
Self-Timer
Activates shutter after an approx. 2-sec./10-sec. delay, Custom
Wireless Control
Not available
Continuous Shooting
Approx. 1.3 fps (Large/Fine)
Image Storage
Storage Media
SD/SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, MMC Plus Card, HC MMC Plus Card
File Format
Design rule for camera file system, DPOF Version 1.1
JPEG Compression Mode
Still Image: Exif 2.2 (JPEG)
Movie: AVI (Image: Motion JPEG; Audio: WAVE [Monaural])
Number of Recording Pixels
Still Image: 3,264 x 2,448 (Large), 2,592 x 1.944 (Medium 1), 2,048 x 1,536 (Medium 2), 1,600 x 1,200 (Medium 3), 640 x 480 (Small), 3,264 x 1,832 (Widescreen)
Movie: 640 x 480 (30 fps/30 fps LP), 320 x 240 (30 fps) available up to 4GB or 60 minutes, 640 x 480 (2 hours at 0.5 fps/1 fps), 160 x 120 (3 min. at 15 fps)
Number of Recordable Images
Large (L)
Medium 1 (M1)
Medium 2 (M2)
SF
F
N
SF
F
N
SF
F
N
File Size (KB)
3,436
2060
980
2,503
1,395
695
1,602
893
445
32MB
8
14
29
11
20
41
18
32
64
SDC-128M
35
59
123
49
87
173
76
136
269
SDC-512MSH
139
231
479
190
339
671
295
529
1,041
Medium 3 (M3)
Small (S)
Widescreen (W)
SF
F
N
SF
F
N
SF
F
N
File Size (KB)
1,002
558
278
249
150
84
2,601
1,540
736
32MB
29
52
99
111
171
270
11
18
39
SDC-128M
121
217
411
460
711
1,118
47
79
166
SDC-512MSH
471
839
1,590
1,777
2,747
4,317
183
307
642
Time of Recordable Movies
Standard, Color Accent, Color Swap
Compact
Time Lapse
640 x 480
320 x 240
160 x 120
640 x 480
30 fps
30 fps LP
30 fps
15 fps
1 sec. interval
2 sec. interval
Movie size (KB/sec.)
1,963
1,003
703
131
64
32
32MB
14"
27"
38"
3' 09"
7' 30"
15' 00"
SDC-128M
1' 01"
1' 56"
2' 42"
13' 02"
31' 45"
63' 30"
SDC-512MSH
3' 57"
7' 30"
10' 29"
50' 21"
123' 30"
247' 00"
Note: N=Normal F=Fine SF=SuperFine
Storage Capacity varies depending on camera settings. This data is estimated from Canon's standard shooting conditions. Figures for Movie Mode represent total capacity of the particular media.
Playback Specifications
Playback Modes File
Still Image: Single, Magnification (approx. 2x-10x), Jump, Auto Rotate, Rotate, Resume, My Colors, My Category, Histogram, Index (9 thumbnails), Sound Memos, Slide Show, Red-eye Correction, RAW playback, Resize, Image Inspection Tool Movie: Normal Playback, Special Playback, Editing
Erasing Specifications
Erase Modes
Still Image: single image, select range, select by date, select by category, select by folder, all images
Movie: part of movie, all of movie
Interfaces
Computer Interface
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (mini-B jack)
Video Out
NTSC/PAL
Audio Out
Monaural
Other
Memory card slot; direct connection to Canon CP and SELPHY Compact Photo Printers, PIXMA Photo Printers and PictBridge-compatible printers via camera's USB 2.0 Hi-Speed cable
Power Supply
Power Source
1. Battery Pack NB-5L
2. AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30
Shooting Capacity
Still Image: approx. 270 shots (NB-5L/LCD on with fully-charged batteries)
Playback Time
Approx. 360 min. (NB-5L)
* The above figures comply with CIPA testing standards and apply when a fully-charged battery is used.
