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Canon Powershot SD790 IS

Canon Powershot SD790 IS New

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Along with the Canon SD770 IS, the SD790 IS is a welcome addition to the brand's line of competent ultracompacts. The SD770 IS provides a 10-megapixel sensor with lens-shift image stabilization, at a lower price than the comparable SD890 IS (which is more expensive because of its longer zoom). The SD790 IS is roughly identical to the SD770 IS, except... read more

Specifications

  • 10 Megapixels
  • 3x optical zoom / 4x digital zoom
  • Face detection auto-focus
  • Lens-shift Image Stabilization
  • Movie mode with sound
  • JPEG file format
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Answered Questions for the SD790 IS

Q: Canon SD870IS, Canon SD790IS or Sony DSC-w170?
A: Elysa,I am a big fan of the Canon cameras (I currently own 3). That being said, this Sony W170 looks... read more
Q: Which is is better? Sony DSC T 300 or Canon SD 790 IS?
A: hello gerard the nikon and sony produce good pictures but in my opinionthe best travel camera is the panasonic lumix... read more
Q: what camera is better the sd 790 or sd 870?
A: THey're pretty much the same camera with a few exceptions, one being that the SD870 has 8mp instead of 10mp... read more

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Open Questions for the SD790 IS

Q: I presently have a Nikon Coolpix L3 and find the shutter speed extremely slow. How is the Canon sd790?
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Q: hi! is the canon SD790 IS better than the Canon SD1100 (not in terms of megapixels but other specifications)?
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Q: What is that best camera with Macro?
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