The Canon IXUS 870 IS a 10 megapixel digital camera. It has a 4x wide angle lens. A camera with a wide angle lens is a good choice if you enjoy taking photos of sweeping landscapes, groups of people, buildings or interiors. Before you rush out and buy you also need to be aware that the wide angle factor reduces the telephoto impact of the lens and you cannot zoom in as far as with digital cameras with a 4x zoom and a lens that is not wide angle.
The IXUS 870 IS has image stabilisation built into the lens. This helps to compensate for any tiny movement of the camera when you are taking a photo. By reducing the amount of movement you should end up with sharper photos.
In terms of features this is a point and shoot camera, but as with other Canon models you do get a few more features thrown in than with the majority of more basic point and shoot cameras. The extra options include more colour options, focusing settings and greater control over flash.
One feature the IXUS 870 IS does not have is a viewfinder. Instead of a viewfinder Canon have included a large 3 inch LCD screen. You should find the LCD screen is of good quality and is easier to see than some rival cameras in sunny conditions.
Canon IXUS 870 IS Details
Style
Stylish
Megapixels
10
Zoom
4x
LCD Screen
3
MemoryCards
SD/SDHC
Resolution
4:3, 16:9
File Formats
JPEG
Focal Length Equivalent
28 – 112mm
Shutter Speed
15 to 1/1600 seconds
Aperture
f/2.8 - f/5.8
Sensitivity
ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
White Balance Settings
Auto (including Face Detection WB), Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom
ExposureCompensation
-2EV to +2EV (in 1/3EV steps)
Viewfinder
No
Flash Modes
Auto, Flash On, Flash Off, Slow Sync, Red Eye Reduction
Flash Range
4.2m
Shooting Modes
Portrait, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, Sunset, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Underwater
Maximum Movie Resolution
640 x 480
Maximum Movie Frames Per Second
30 fps
Maximum Movie Duration
4GB or 1 hour
Macro Focus
2cms
Metering
Multi-pattern, centre weighted, spot
ManualControls
None
Image Stabilisation
Yes
Lens Converters
No
Self Timer
10 seconds or 2 seconds
Video Out (TV Playback)
Yes
Computer Connection
Yes
Batteries
Lithium ion
Dimensions
93.8 x 56.8 x 23.6mm
Weight
155g
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Canon IXUS 870 IS Specification
