Canon Digital IXUS 870 IS Reviews: Digital Compact Camera
87 Real Customer Reviews - In Summary
This digital camera is a good all rounder.
“Takes pictures very quickly and easily, picture quality and zoom outstanding.”
Kate, Manchester
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3" Screen, 4x optical zoom, SD Card storage More »
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87 verified purchasers have reviewed this product.
95% of people recommend it.
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Kate, Manchester
Score 9.0/10+ Takes pictures very quickly and easily, picture quality and zoom outstanding.
- When looking through picture library the round scroll bar is easy is accidentally move, meaning you suddenly end up looking at a picture you weren't expecting. Flash is a bit too strong at first but this is easily fixed with a bit of fiddling with the settings.
purchased 30 Dec 2008
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 10.0/10+ Build quality is excellent, the LCD screen is large and clear plus it is still clearly visible even in the sunlight. The different scene settings give plenty of flexibility.
- A little heavier than I would have liked but that is most likely due to the robust build quality. It is too easy to catch the selection ring which is positioned around the main button arrangement.
purchased 26 Jan 2009
Jason, Pontypool
Score 9.0/10+ I bought this cam to replace my Sony P72 in preparation for a visit to Florida. The camera is easy to use when set on automatic and it copes well with most situations. Image when fully zoomed was much better than expected. Battery life is excellent and the flash seems upto most tasks. The movie feature is good, allowing editing which was not available on my last cam, would have prefered mpg instead of mov format. The cam is ready for action quickly, much faster than my old Sony. It's also fairly robust (it has been dropped a few times). The face detection mode waits for you to join the photo, by counting the faces then waiting for one more, it actually works !
- The flash cannot be forced on when in auto (it can be force off), this sometimes leaves some unwanted shadows. Using one of the program modes gets around this. Nightshots can be trouble for the canon, mainly trying for focus.
purchased 17 Feb 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 8.0/10
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Good image quality
Rather easy-to-use
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Not wide angle
No high-quality movies
purchased 11 Jan 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser , “excellant value for money”
Score 10.0/10+ very good product.
- Reviewer left no comment
purchased 20 Dec 2008
David, Hodgkins
Score 8.0/10+ very quick from switching the camera on to taking a picture. picture quality excellent and colours really strong. really good at doing close up photos
- Reviewer left no comment
purchased 10 Mar 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 10.0/10+ easy to use, good to look at. Good battery life.
- None found so far.
purchased 17 Jun 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser , “Experienced amateur” More like this »
Score 8.0/10+ Small but easy to handle. Good image quality even when straying into digital zoom. Wide angle lens allows close up photographs.
- Control system takes a little getting used to. The zoom is fast but can be difficult to stop at the right point.
purchased 08 Jun 2009
Stephen, Cannock, Staffs , “Experienced amateur” More like this »
Score 9.0/10+ good battery life,nice quality feel, packed full of features, excellent picture quality for a inexpensive camera. Everything you would expect from Cannon
- None worth mentioning
purchased 12 Jun 2009
Kimberley , Stoke On Trent
Score 10.0/10+ The Camera is very intuitive to use if you don't want to read the manual.. BUT reading the manual has enhanced my experience.. Still a lot more to read, but already getting fantastic results. Would recommend the camera to anyone and I am soooo pleased I bought it.
- Some of the terminology on the camera is a bit technical and alright if you know what it means in the first place.
purchased 09 Jun 2009
Neera, Cardiff
Score 8.0/10+ It is a good point and shoot camera that I got as a gift for my sister as she takes lots of photos of her little one and she has been extremely happy with it. It also allows her to take good quality, short video clips.
- The dial location (when choosing picture type) can easily move thus resulting in less than perfect picture quality.
purchased 08 Feb 2009
Ray, Edinburgh , “Experienced amateur” More like this »
Score 10.0/10+ Probably as good as a compact digital gets. Very simple for point-and-shoot yet with enough features to provide extensive manual control.
- Haven't found any yet.
purchased 09 Jun 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 9.0/10+ Image quality, size
- Video saved in different bits according to when individual shots finished not like a video camera.
purchased 26 Mar 2009
Rachel, Kent , “Keen amateur” More like this »
Score 8.0/10
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Picture quality is really good.
Some really cool features and things to play around with.
- Optical zoom just wasn't good enough for my liking.
purchased 11 Mar 2009
Gerry, Dublin
Score 10.0/10
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crystal clear sharp photos
big viewing screen
features
in auto mode just point and shoot
- with so varied features it requires some getting used to if using the features
purchased 21 Jun 2009
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Product Features
Camera Type
 
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Compact |
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resolution (Megapixel)
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10 |
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Optical Zoom Ratio
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4 |
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Screen Size in Inches
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3 |
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Digital Zoom Ratio
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4 |
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Face Recognition
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Yes |
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Image Stabilisation
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Yes |
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Colour
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Silver |
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Memory Card Slot
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Yes |
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Media Format
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SDHC Card |
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Media Format
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MMC Card |
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Media Format
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SD Card |
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PictBridge
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Yes |
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Macro Mode
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Yes |
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Video Recorder
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Yes |
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Manual Focus
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No |
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Timer
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Yes |
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Under Water
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No |
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Weight (g)
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155 |
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Flash
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Yes |
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Body Only
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Yes |
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WiFi
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No |
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Shortest Shutter Speed
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1/1600 |
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Longest Shutter Speed
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15" |
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Dimensions (mm)
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56.8x93.8x23.6 |
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Resolution (Pixels)
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3648x2736 |
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Max. Aperture Lens 1
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f2.8-5.8 |
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In-Built Memory (MB)
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32 |
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USB Port
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Yes |
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Release Date
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30 Sep 2008 |
Also known as: Canon IXUS 870 IS, Digital Ixus 870IS, Digital Ixus 870 IS
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Manufacturer's Description
The high-quality 10.0 Megapixel Digital IXUS 870 IS – finished in gold or silver – commands attention. Take panoramic shots with a 4x wide-angle zoom, and replay in stunning detail on the 3.0” PureColor LCD II.
Features
* 10.0 Megapixel Digital IXUS in silver or gold * 4x wide-angle optical zoom, optical IS * DIGIC 4 * Face Detection Technology * Anti-blur Motion Detection Technology * i-Contrast * 3.0” PureColor LCD II * 19 modes * Multi Control Dial, My Menu * High-quality VGA moviesSee more – in style.
Quality 10.0 Megapixel imaging
Sleek and sophisticated in gold or silver, the Digital IXUS 870 IS boasts an exceptional build quality. The 10.0 Megapixel sensor captures the finest of detail, for superb large-scale prints and creative cropping possibilities.
Capture more
The 4x wide-angle (28mm) optical zoom lens lets you capture more in your frame – ideal for sweeping landscapes or group photos. Canon’s renowned optical Image Stabilizer technology counteracts camera shake for outstanding image quality.
DIGIC 4
Incorporating the latest in image processing technology, DIGIC 4 delivers extraordinary noise reduction. The result is richly detailed, clean images, even when shooting at high ISO speeds. DIGIC 4 also drives exceptional processing speeds and responsive operation.
Face Detection Technology
Great people shots are assured with the latest Face Detection AF/AE/FE/WB, even for faces at angles and far away. Face Select & Track optimises settings for a chosen person, while FaceSelf-Timer waits for you to enter the frame for great group shots. Auto Red-Eye Correction eliminates red eyes during shooting and playback.
No blur
The Digital IXUS 870 IS combats potential blur with High ISO Auto and Motion Detection Technology, which ascertains movement of both camera and subject to set the optimum ISO, whatever the shooting situation. Servo AF tracks moving subjects to ensure they remain in focus.
Optimum contrast
i-Contrast analyses a scene during shooting or playback, then automatically boosts brightness. The result is improved contrast with retained detail in tricky lighting conditions.
3.0” PureColor LCD II
The generous 3.0" PureColor LCD II offers exceptional contrast and colour rendition, plus a wide viewing angle for easier framing, playback and menu navigation – even at angles and in bright sunlight.
Shooting Modes
19 shooting modes – including a new Sunset mode, for stunning photos at sundown – deliver great results in tricky lighting conditions.
Easy access
The easy-to-use Multi Control Dial provides fast, convenient and accurate access to menu items, functions and images during playback.
Movies
Shoot high-quality 30fps VGA movies with sound. Advanced compression technologies reduce file size, to free up valuable extra memory.
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