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title: "PowerShot SD790IS 10MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom"
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# 10MP high-res sensor 3.0-inch PureColor LCD II screen 3x optical image-stabilized zoom PowerShot SD790IS 10MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom

**Brand:** canon
**Price:** 62930 kr
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📸 Elevate your everyday moments with pro-level clarity and style!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** PowerShot SD790IS 10MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom by canon
- **How much does it cost?** 62930 kr with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.is](https://www.desertcart.is/products/8801812-powershot-sd790is-10mp-digital-camera-with-3x-optical-image-stabilized)

## Best For

- canon enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted canon brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Compact Yet Commanding:** Sleek, sculpted design with intuitive controls built for fast, effortless shooting anywhere.
- • **Steady Shots Every Time:** 3x Optical Image Stabilizer eliminates blur for sharp, professional-quality photos.
- • **Face & Motion Detection Tech:** Smart autofocus and exposure adapt instantly to keep your subjects crisp and vibrant.
- • **Vibrant 3.0-inch LCD Display:** Bright, wide-angle screen perfect for sharing your shots on the spot with friends and colleagues.
- • **Crystal-Clear 10MP Resolution:** Capture stunning, poster-size prints with ultra-detailed clarity.

## Overview

The Canon PowerShot SD790IS is a compact digital camera featuring a 10-megapixel CCD sensor, 3x optical zoom with image stabilization, and advanced Face & Motion Detection technologies. Its large 3.0-inch PureColor LCD II screen offers bright, accurate color and wide viewing angles, making it ideal for quick, high-quality shots and easy sharing. Designed with a sleek, sculptural body and intuitive controls, it’s perfect for professionals and millennials seeking a stylish, reliable point-and-shoot that delivers crisp, blur-free images in any setting.

## Description

Product Description Chiseled edges with a subtle gleam give this PowerShot SD790 IS Digital ELPH distinctive sculptural appeal. Just as attractive are its high-end specifications, including 10 megapixels of resolution plus Face Detection and Motion Detection Technology that delivers the ultimate in crisp, clear, amazingly detailed images. Prepare to be transfixed by the view from the camera’s 3.0-inch PureColor LCD II screen. With rich, accurate color and superb clarity, the screen is easy to view at wide angles too -- perfect for gathering a group around to see your images. From the Manufacturer Manufacturer Description Chiseled edges with a subtle gleam give this PowerShot SD790 IS Digital ELPH distinctive sculptural appeal. Just as attractive are its high-end specifications, including 10 megapixels of resolution plus Face Detection and Motion Detection Technology that delivers the ultimate in crisp, clear, amazingly detailed images. Prepare to be transfixed by the view from the camera’s 3.0-inch PureColor LCD II screen. With rich, accurate color and superb clarity, the screen is easy to view at wide angles too -- perfect for gathering a group around to see your images. PowerShot SD790IS Highlights 1x zoom/3x zoom Advanced 10-megapixel Digital ELPH with 3x optical zoom and Optical Image Stabilizer The PowerShot SD790 IS Digital ELPH offers impressive core technologies. The 10.0-megapixel CCD gives you extraordinary flexibility in cropping and enlarging: the detail and resolution are so fine that you can take any part of an image and enlarge it with confidence. The 3x optical zoom can more than handle your everyday shooting. Canon’s exclusive Optical Image Stabilizer automatically detects and cancels camera shake, ensuring that your images are crisp and blur-free throughout the zoom range. Motion Detection Technology automatically detects subject movement and optimizes exposure control to reduce blur Life doesn’t stand still for picture-taking. That’s why Canon included its advanced Motion Detection Technology in the PowerShot SD790 IS Digital ELPH. This sophisticated feature works in the background to instantly evaluate how fast your subject is moving. Then it automatically selects and sets the optimal exposure and ISO settings to keep everything looking sharp and clear. When you need higher ISOs for action-stopping shutter speeds, Motion Detection Technology provides it. But when no movement is detected, it allows lower ISOs for excellent color and detail. So whether you’re shooting a bride walking down the aisle, a ballet recital or even a child’s soccer game, you can relax and shoot with confidence knowing you’ve got the picture you intended. Large 3.0-inch PureColor LCD II screen for bright, accurate color and wide viewing angle The PowerShot SD790 IS Digital ELPH gives you large 3.0-inch LCD screen for excellent control when framing your shots. Canon’s PureColor LCD II offers more spectacular color, resolution and contrast even when viewed at an angle (compared to PureColor LCD). The screen is highly durable and easy to see in any light with a scratch-resistant, anti-reflective coating. It also features Night Display for easy viewing in low light -- a perfect feature for gathering friends and family around to see your images. With Canon's Face Detection WB (right), skin tones are not affected by overall lighting Improved Face Detection Technology sets the focus, exposure, flash and white balance automatically Canon's powerful Face Detection Technology delivers even better results with the new SD790 IS Digital ELPH. The Face Detection Technology continues to recognize faces in a scene, concentrate exposure (daylight or flash) and focus upon them. But the SD790 IS Digital ELPH adds more: Face Detection WB means the camera concentrates upon faces when calculating white balance for the best possible skin tones. Face Select and Track lets the SD790 IS Digital ELPH user highlight one face among several in a scene, and the camera concentrates on that person, even as they move around the scene. Face Detection Technology is a powerful contributing factor in Canon's new Motion Detection Technology. And with 19 Shooting Modes including 12 Special Scene Modes, you’re ready for whatever shot comes your way. Edgy, stylish design combined with a cool new button configuration for great operability It’s all about edge with the PowerShot SD790 IS Digital ELPH. Sculptured angles not only ratchet up this Digital ELPH’s "look at me" quotient, but add an extra degree of control for superior handling. Gleaming cut surfaces emphasize the camera’s slim style. A cutting-edge control dial makes accessing functions and operations easier than ever. Large, flat buttons in an intuitive configuration are uniquely attractive and fun to use. DIGIC III Image Processor for superior image quality and improved functionality With DIGIC III, your images boast superior quality, the camera operates at top efficiency and battery life is enhanced. What’s more, DIGIC III enables Canon’s Face Detection Technology and Red-eye Correction to give you better, more true-to-life people shots. Simply press the Shutter Button halfway down, and the camera automatically pinpoints the faces in the scene and chooses the ideal focus point. The camera controls exposure settings and flash to keep every face looking bright and natural. Red-eye Correction can be handled in-camera, in two ways. The entirely new Red-eye Correction during shooting uses the Face Detection Technology to recognize and remove red-eye from flash images as they're taken, before the file is written to the memory card. It's also possible to correct red-eye during image playback, using simple settings in the SD790 IS Digital ELPH's menu. iSAPS Technology is an entirely original scene-recognition technology developed for digital cameras by Canon. Using an internal database of thousands of different photos, iSAPS works with the fast DIGIC III Image Processor to improve focus speed and accuracy, as well as exposure and white balance. Red-eye Correction provides three options for removing red-eye from subjects in flash pictures. 1) The new Red-eye Correction during shooting actually identifies and corrects red-eye in human subjects as pictures are taken. 2) The SD790 IS Digital ELPH can be set to automatically detect and correct red-eye during image playback. 3) The user can manually locate any red eyes in a scene during image playback on the LCD screen, and command the camera to remove them. The PowerShot SD790 IS Digital ELPH also features ISO 1600 and High ISO Auto settings that reduce the effects of camera shake and sharpen subjects in low-light situations, giving you greater shooting flexibility. Print/Share Button for easy direct printing and downloading The PowerShot SD790 IS Digital ELPH's Print/Share button makes direct printing easier than ever. Simply connect the SD790 IS Digital ELPH to a Canon PIXMA photo printer or SELPHY compact photo printer or any PictBridge compatible photo printer, press the lighted Print/Share button and print! Also use the Print/Share button to transfer images to a computer (Windows and Macintosh). Print your own ID photos in up to 28 different sizes or use the Movie Print function to output multiple stills from a recorded movie on a single sheet with a Canon SELPHY compact photo printer.

Review: Impressed - Now first things first. I am upgrading from a Sony p-72 3.2 mega pixel camera that I got back in 2003. So there are many cameras out there that would be a big step up. I was only interested in a point and shoot and it had to be compact for traveling purposes. I would love a DSLR but they are pricey, bulky and did not fit my daily needs. I started reading around for a month or so to see what was out there and read all the pros and cons. I have read so much that I finally grew sick of it. In its basic form, all point and shoot cameras have +'s and -'s. It all depends on features that are most important to you and how you will be using the camera. After many reviews, forums, and websites I decided to go with the Canon 790IS. I was very apprehensive on the quality of picture this camera would provide due to manufacturers pushing the limitations of the sensor. The sweet spot for most point and shoots are 6-8MP. So what drew me to this camera? I was really impressed with the size, screen size, material that the camera was made out of (not cheap plastic), and most of the automated settings which make the camera very easy/quick . I didn't want to have to mess with manual settings on a point and shoot. My impression of a point and shoot is it is ready to go when I need it. Maybe 5-10 seconds to change the macro but that is it. If I have to spend much more than that, great picture opportunities would be lost. So I took the plunge and bought it here off of desertcart in addition to a 8 gig Sandisk ultra II for pictures and a spare battery. I am not going to go into what the camera comes with as other people have done a great job with that already. After three days of waiting, I got the camera. I was quickly impressed on the startup speed of the camera and quality of the pictures. I took 150 in the first day. The battery is still going strong. I also tried the higher ISO settings and they will only be good on a tripod. The 3200 iso macro that is in the camera is really good. It downgrades the 10 MP to 2ish but makes a really dark shot seem to be early evening. I used it many times and it worked great. Way better than what I am use to. You can do it manually but need to keep the camera stable or you will get a blur. I have had the camera for almost a month and I am very pleased with it. You can't go wrong with the desertcart price. It is 100$ lower than retail. The camera is very well built and does an excellent job as a point and shoot. Even quick when using the flash. So again, you need to look at what you will use the camera for and what features are important to you. This one satisfied all of my requirements and I am very happy with my purchase. As a side note: I recommend getting a screen protector for the large screen. It will be easily scratched if you put in your pocket with change or other objects. Just keep in mind you get what you pay for in screen protectors. Boxwave ones are highly rated and last forever. IT would suck to get a scratch across that beautiful 3inch screen.
Review: A Tale of Three Treasures! - This review is a combination of three: Canon PowerShot SD950IS 12.1MP (Titanium) Canon PowerShot SD770IS 10MP (Silver) Canon PowerShot SD790IS 10MP I first purchased the Canon SD950, and after loonnnggg shipping from Jr.com, I received it and tried it out. The camera is much bigger than the SD500 that I upgraded from--even though it's got so many bells and whistles. One thing about Canon that's got my eyebrow raised: Why the big font as if we can't read? The Image Stabilization is a wonderful thing, right along with the face detection. It even focused on an enlarged print of a little girl! The 3.7 zoom is nothing to frown at either. ISO is easier to set now so one can play around with the settings... The camera is made for "big hands" and it took me about two weeks of off and on shooting to get used to it. The 12MP quality is okay, and I didn't have to get used to too much new button placement. One thing I didn't like is the play button. I felt I had to really push my finger on the play button in order to view my photos. It annoyed me enough to see what else was out there. The Canons SD770 and SD790 were next on my list. Even though they were "only" 10MP, they had newer technology from Canon: Motion Detection and Infinity and cute buttons in all new small packages. SD770IS(Silver) First the SD770. This was a nice small camera! Not cheap feeling at all, Canon packed everything but the kitchen sink in there. I like the "Infinity" setting that the SD950 didn't have. Also, I have the silver version and it's nice, small, sleek, and takes great pictures. I didn't like the way the battery cover was not spring loaded. Also, either it was this particular camera or the 770 in general, but it seemed like I had to "dig" for the battery and SDHC card once put in. Yes, it's compact, hefty, and full of bells and whistles, but it was...kinda boring. Maybe because the silver color didn't have the pizazz of the black version that I'd read reviews on. Moving on to the SD790... SD790IS Bigger camera! Compared to the 770, it's a giant! The same size as the 950 except in a square/cube like form. The 950 is curvy, while the 790 is sleek and boxy (not sure if that's an oxymoron or not!). The 790 also has a new button format that I'm not sure if I like or not. I really enjoyed the SD500's button placement and while I can appreciate a "play" button...why not make it easy access instead of having to constantly press the button down? I'm thinking that the play buttons will eventually wear out. The big screen is nice, and even though I haven't used a viewfinder since...ever, it would be nice to "just have". So the lack of a viewfinder is a potential bummer. You never know when you gotta smear your nose on the photo screen to take pic! lol Also, the 790 is a fingerprint magnet. I tried to take the same pictures with all the cameras, but couldn't always (morning/evening, different zoom, etc.). Both the 770 and 790 have high ISO settings (as did the 950), but I didn't even use anything that high previously! All the pictures came out great. Even my crappy pictures of my messy coffee table were clear and colorful! One issue I had with all three cameras was the color accent setting. It seemed as if I got better black and white/one color photos from my SD500 than either of these cameras. I have to do a lot more tweaking. However, it could be just because of the balances of the colors and the lighting effects in my environment. If I just had to choose based on portability, photos, looks, bells/whistles, ease of use, I would go crazy trying to decide. Both cameras are amazingly small! The thing that keeps me wondering about the 770 is, "how can they fit all these specs in this TINY camera!?? But, I'm a sucker for good looks, so the scale points back to the SD790! True it's bigger than the 770, but it's still small considering the screen. I always take great care of my electronics, so I'm not so worried about fingerprints. If the button issue upsets me extremely, then I'll just upgrade to Canon's latest and greatest in 6-8 months. One more thing: I purchased the SanDisk 4 GB Extreme III SDHC Card w/ MicroMate USB Reader and it gets 900ish pictures on the 10MP versions at the highest settings. Either way, can't wait to take pics on the new SD790. I feel that although all three are great, the 790 has that sleekness with Canon's new technology all in one package. Get out, purchase any of these cams and you'd be satisfied.

## Features

- 10-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality poster-size prints
- 3x optical image-stabilized zoom
- Face Detection; Motion Detection Technology automatically reduces blur
- 3.0-inch PureColor LCD II screen for bright, accurate color and wide viewing angle
- Captures images to SD/SDHC, MMC/MMC Plus/HC MMC Plus memory cards (not included)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0011ZK6OS |
| Age Range Description | Kid |
| Are Batteries Included | No |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3 |
| Auto Focus Technology | Contrast Detection, Face Detection, Live View, Multi-area, Single |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Autofocus Points | 9 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #65,323 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #545 in Digital Point & Shoot Cameras |
| Brand | Canon |
| Built-In Media | Battery |
| Camera Flash | Built-In |
| Camera Lens | built-in zoom lens |
| Color | Gray |
| Compatible Devices | Devices with USB ports and Canon RF/EF mountings |
| Compatible Mountings | Canon EF, Canon RF |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Continuous Shooting | 1.4 |
| Customer Reviews | 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (297) |
| Digital Scene Transition | zoom |
| Digital Zoom | 4 |
| Digital-Still | Yes |
| Display Fixture Type | Fixed |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 230,000 |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Dots Per Screen | 230,000 dots |
| Effective Still Resolution | 10 |
| Expanded ISO Minimum | 80 |
| Exposure Control | AE Lock, Program AE |
| File Format | JPEG, RAW |
| Flash Memory Bus Interface Type | SD |
| Flash Memory Speed Class | 2 |
| Flash Memory Type | SD/SDHC/MMC card |
| Flash Modes | Multiple Flash Modes |
| Focus Features | AiAF TTL 9-point (with face detection) |
| Focus Mode | Automatic AF (AF-A) |
| Focus Type | Auto Focus |
| Form Factor | Ultracompact |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00013803090703 |
| HDMI Type | None |
| Hardware Interface | PictBridge, SDHC |
| Has Color Screen | Yes |
| Has Self-Timer | Yes |
| ISO Range | Auto, High Auto, 80 ,100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 |
| Image Capture Type | Stills & Video |
| Image stabilization | Optical |
| Item Weight | 0.43 Pounds |
| JPEG Quality Level | Fine |
| Lens Construction | [Complex] |
| Lens Type | Zoom |
| Light Sensitivity | ISO 80 to ISO 1600 |
| Manufacturer | Canon |
| Maximum Aperture | 2.8 Millimeters |
| Maximum Focal Length | 18.6 Millimeters |
| Maximum Image Size | 10 MP |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/1600 Seconds |
| Memory Slots Available | 1 |
| Minimum Focal Length | 35 Millimeters |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 15 seconds |
| Model Name | Canon PowerShot SD790IS |
| Model Number | 2554B001 |
| Model Series | SD |
| Movie Mode | Yes |
| Night vision | No |
| Number of Diaphragm Blades | 5 |
| Optical Zoom | 3 x |
| Photo Sensor Resolution | 10 MP |
| Photo Sensor Size | 1/2.3-inch |
| Real Angle Of View | 39.6 Degrees |
| Remote Included | No |
| Screen Size | 3 Inches |
| Self Timer | 10 Seconds |
| Sensor Type | CCD |
| Series Number | 2554 |
| Shooting Modes | Scene |
| Skill Level | Professional |
| Special Feature | Image Stabilization |
| Supported Image Format | JPEG, RAW |
| Supported Media Type | ProductImage, EnhancedContent |
| Total Still Resolution | 10 MP |
| Total USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
| Total USB Ports | 1 |
| Total Video Out Ports | 1 |
| UPC | 013803090703 |
| Video Resolution | 480p |
| Viewfinder | None |
| White Balance Settings | Auto |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth |
| Write Speed | 2 MB/s |
| Zoom | Optical Zoom |

## Product Details

- **Aspect Ratio:** 4:3
- **Brand:** Canon
- **Compatible Mountings:** Canon EF, Canon RF
- **Expanded ISO Minimum:** 80
- **Image Stabilization:** Optical
- **Maximum Aperture:** 2.8 Millimeters
- **Maximum Focal Length:** 18.6 Millimeters
- **Optical Zoom:** 3 x
- **Photo Sensor Technology:** CCD
- **Supported File Format:** JPEG, RAW

## Images

![PowerShot SD790IS 10MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81IavdFXEhL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: does this use a canon battery, or double A's?**
A: it's a canon battery pack nb-5l, 3.7v, 1120mAl (li-ion), thanks for the question, holycowrec

**Q: How do you turn off high speed time-lapse video? funct.set won't higlight 640 to change it per manual instructions.**
A: Sorry, but I've never been a viewer of video.  If my Canon knows how to do what you describe, it is news to me. In the meantime, I shoot 4 or 5 still images a year.

**Q: How do you turn off high speed time-lapse video? funct.set won't higlight 640 to change it per manual instructions.**
A: Go to menu Set - Default Action and click Cancel . If your IS Mode is on Continuous mode turn it Off .  If your memory card is bellow  the standard that may also cause an issue . I will recommend you to buy at least a 2 GB memory or higher . If the problem persist try to plug it into a computer and download a better or an updated software that can trouble shoot the camera. Hope that helps.

**Q: Is there an owners manual for the canon power shot sd 790 is digital elph camera i can buy?**
A: You can download and print the manual online. I can send you the link with purchase.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Impressed
*by B***L on July 9, 2008*

Now first things first. I am upgrading from a Sony p-72 3.2 mega pixel camera that I got back in 2003. So there are many cameras out there that would be a big step up. I was only interested in a point and shoot and it had to be compact for traveling purposes. I would love a DSLR but they are pricey, bulky and did not fit my daily needs. I started reading around for a month or so to see what was out there and read all the pros and cons. I have read so much that I finally grew sick of it. In its basic form, all point and shoot cameras have +'s and -'s. It all depends on features that are most important to you and how you will be using the camera. After many reviews, forums, and websites I decided to go with the Canon 790IS. I was very apprehensive on the quality of picture this camera would provide due to manufacturers pushing the limitations of the sensor. The sweet spot for most point and shoots are 6-8MP. So what drew me to this camera? I was really impressed with the size, screen size, material that the camera was made out of (not cheap plastic), and most of the automated settings which make the camera very easy/quick . I didn't want to have to mess with manual settings on a point and shoot. My impression of a point and shoot is it is ready to go when I need it. Maybe 5-10 seconds to change the macro but that is it. If I have to spend much more than that, great picture opportunities would be lost. So I took the plunge and bought it here off of Amazon in addition to a 8 gig Sandisk ultra II for pictures and a spare battery. I am not going to go into what the camera comes with as other people have done a great job with that already. After three days of waiting, I got the camera. I was quickly impressed on the startup speed of the camera and quality of the pictures. I took 150 in the first day. The battery is still going strong. I also tried the higher ISO settings and they will only be good on a tripod. The 3200 iso macro that is in the camera is really good. It downgrades the 10 MP to 2ish but makes a really dark shot seem to be early evening. I used it many times and it worked great. Way better than what I am use to. You can do it manually but need to keep the camera stable or you will get a blur. I have had the camera for almost a month and I am very pleased with it. You can't go wrong with the Amazon price. It is 100$ lower than retail. The camera is very well built and does an excellent job as a point and shoot. Even quick when using the flash. So again, you need to look at what you will use the camera for and what features are important to you. This one satisfied all of my requirements and I am very happy with my purchase. As a side note: I recommend getting a screen protector for the large screen. It will be easily scratched if you put in your pocket with change or other objects. Just keep in mind you get what you pay for in screen protectors. Boxwave ones are highly rated and last forever. IT would suck to get a scratch across that beautiful 3inch screen.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Tale of Three Treasures!
*by M***I on July 28, 2008*

This review is a combination of three: Canon PowerShot SD950IS 12.1MP (Titanium) Canon PowerShot SD770IS 10MP (Silver) Canon PowerShot SD790IS 10MP I first purchased the Canon SD950, and after loonnnggg shipping from Jr.com, I received it and tried it out. The camera is much bigger than the SD500 that I upgraded from--even though it's got so many bells and whistles. One thing about Canon that's got my eyebrow raised: Why the big font as if we can't read? The Image Stabilization is a wonderful thing, right along with the face detection. It even focused on an enlarged print of a little girl! The 3.7 zoom is nothing to frown at either. ISO is easier to set now so one can play around with the settings... The camera is made for "big hands" and it took me about two weeks of off and on shooting to get used to it. The 12MP quality is okay, and I didn't have to get used to too much new button placement. One thing I didn't like is the play button. I felt I had to really push my finger on the play button in order to view my photos. It annoyed me enough to see what else was out there. The Canons SD770 and SD790 were next on my list. Even though they were "only" 10MP, they had newer technology from Canon: Motion Detection and Infinity and cute buttons in all new small packages. SD770IS(Silver) First the SD770. This was a nice small camera! Not cheap feeling at all, Canon packed everything but the kitchen sink in there. I like the "Infinity" setting that the SD950 didn't have. Also, I have the silver version and it's nice, small, sleek, and takes great pictures. I didn't like the way the battery cover was not spring loaded. Also, either it was this particular camera or the 770 in general, but it seemed like I had to "dig" for the battery and SDHC card once put in. Yes, it's compact, hefty, and full of bells and whistles, but it was...kinda boring. Maybe because the silver color didn't have the pizazz of the black version that I'd read reviews on. Moving on to the SD790... SD790IS Bigger camera! Compared to the 770, it's a giant! The same size as the 950 except in a square/cube like form. The 950 is curvy, while the 790 is sleek and boxy (not sure if that's an oxymoron or not!). The 790 also has a new button format that I'm not sure if I like or not. I really enjoyed the SD500's button placement and while I can appreciate a "play" button...why not make it easy access instead of having to constantly press the button down? I'm thinking that the play buttons will eventually wear out. The big screen is nice, and even though I haven't used a viewfinder since...ever, it would be nice to "just have". So the lack of a viewfinder is a potential bummer. You never know when you gotta smear your nose on the photo screen to take pic! lol Also, the 790 is a fingerprint magnet. I tried to take the same pictures with all the cameras, but couldn't always (morning/evening, different zoom, etc.). Both the 770 and 790 have high ISO settings (as did the 950), but I didn't even use anything that high previously! All the pictures came out great. Even my crappy pictures of my messy coffee table were clear and colorful! One issue I had with all three cameras was the color accent setting. It seemed as if I got better black and white/one color photos from my SD500 than either of these cameras. I have to do a lot more tweaking. However, it could be just because of the balances of the colors and the lighting effects in my environment. If I just had to choose based on portability, photos, looks, bells/whistles, ease of use, I would go crazy trying to decide. Both cameras are amazingly small! The thing that keeps me wondering about the 770 is, "how can they fit all these specs in this TINY camera!?? But, I'm a sucker for good looks, so the scale points back to the SD790! True it's bigger than the 770, but it's still small considering the screen. I always take great care of my electronics, so I'm not so worried about fingerprints. If the button issue upsets me extremely, then I'll just upgrade to Canon's latest and greatest in 6-8 months. One more thing: I purchased the SanDisk 4 GB Extreme III SDHC Card w/ MicroMate USB Reader and it gets 900ish pictures on the 10MP versions at the highest settings. Either way, can't wait to take pics on the new SD790. I feel that although all three are great, the 790 has that sleekness with Canon's new technology all in one package. Get out, purchase any of these cams and you'd be satisfied.

### ⭐ Poor quality pictures
*by S***R on May 12, 2010*

I purchased this camera, and upon first using it, thought it was great. I took it on vacation and all the pictures in the LCD screen looked amazing. I got home, uploaded them and had them printed, and all my pictures turned out blurry. I checked and the settings were on the highest quality. There are a ton of different settings, but how to use them is confusing. I haven't had the same problems as other people with the camera falling apart. I've owned other digital cameras in the past that have been straightforward- very point and shoot oriented, which took far better pictures than this one. A friend of mine and my mother also bought the same camera, and have had similar experiences. I feel there is a way to get it to take great pictures, but it shouldn't be so hard to figure out. I've used the camera several times since that first vacation, trying different settings, and asking people who know about cameras how to use it. I have yet to be impressed with any of the pictures I print out.

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