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Canon IXUS 870 IS Review

Author Cliff Smith
Published 27th Nov 2008
Manufacturer Canon
Price £173.91 (Exc VAT)
as reviewed £200.00 (Inc VAT)
Latest Price
Build Quality Score 9 for Build Quality
Features Score 8 for Features
Image Quality Score 9 for Image Quality
Value Score 7 for Value
Overall Score 9 for Overall
Canon IXUS 870 IS
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A range of general test shots are shown over the next two pages. In some cases, the full size image has been reduced for bandwidth purposes, and a crop taken from the original full resolution image has been placed below it to show the overall image quality. Some other pictures may be clicked to view the original full-size image.




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Here's the usual test shot of the west window of Exeter cathedral to compare detail and sharpness with other cameras. See below for a full-res crop or click to download the full-sized version.





The level of detail is very good, with low compression and good contrast.





There is almost no barrel distortion at wide angle, although some of this may be due to image processing.





Cente sharpness is superb.





Corner sharpness is also very good, although there is some chromatica aberration.


 

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Comment Craig said on 1st January 2009

So can someone tell me which one is better the Cannon powershot SD880IS...or the Canon IXUS 870IS...and what is the IXUS all about?...it seems like I saw a IXUS SD880IS somewhere a... more

Comment ken jowett said on 13th January 2009

im thinking about buying canon digital ixus 90 is has anyone got one or used one

Comment Brian Light said on 15th January 2009

I am undecided between the IXUS 870 IS and the 980.
Any help please?

Comment James said on 10th June 2009

I'm trying to decide on either this Ixus 870IS or the Lumix FS15. Is the Panasonic IA that important? Is it any better than the Canon auto features? I can get the Canon as a r... more

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