eK-gadgets info

Last, but not least, we have two ultra-compact Digital ELPHs. The SD880/Ixus 870IS features a wide-angle lens and a large LCD, while the SD990 trades those for a whopping 14.7 Megapixel CCD. Here’s more:

PowerShot SD880 IS/Ixus 870IS Digital ELPH

• 10.0 effective Megapixel CCD
• F2.8-5.8, 4X optical zoom lens, equivalent to 28 - 112 mm
• Optical image stabilization
• Ultra-compact metal body comes in silver and gold
• 3-inch LCD display with 230,000 pixels; no optical viewfinder
• Point-and-shoot operation
• Same ICC and face detection features as other models
• Records movies at 640 x 480 (30 fps) using the H.264 codec
• Uses NB-5L lithium-ion battery; 310 shots per charge
• Ships in late October for $299

PowerShot SD990 IS/ Ixus 970 IS Digital ELPH

• 14.7 effective Megapixel CCD (groan)
• F2.8-5.8, 3.7X optical zoom lens, equivalent to 36 - 133 mm
• Comes in silver, black, and red (the last one is only available direct from Canon); design looks like a car if you stare at it for a while
• 2.5″ LCD display with 230,000 pixels + optical viewfinder
• 280 shots per charge
• Priced at $399

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