Canon Digital IXUS 90 IS (Powershot SD790 IS)

Canon today strengthens its Digital IXUS range with the launch of new 10 Megapixel models: the Digital IXUS 90 IS (Powershot SD790). Digital IXUS 90 IS feature Canon’s lens-shift type optical Image Stabilizer (IS) for exceptional image quality, while expressing very distinct design styles. The solid, chiseled Digital IXUS 90 IS is enhanced by a powerful shape and seamless build.

Digital IXUS 90 IS equipped with 3x optical zoom lenses with IS (Optical Image Stabilizer), the camera feature enhanced auto focus performance for low-light shooting. Digital IXUS 90 IS include Motion Detection Technology, which works in tandem with IS to reduce all kinds of blur, and Enhanced Face Detection Technology with Face Select & Track and Face Detection White Balance for accurate, natural-looking people shots in all situations. Bright, clear 3” PureColor LCD II screens enhance user experience thanks to their wide viewing angle, high contrast easy-view displays, and glare-resistant coatings.

The Digital IXUS 90 IS (Powershot SD790) Main feature:

• Solid, chiseled design with flat control panel
• 10.0 Megapixel image sensor
• 3x optical zoom lens with optical Image Stabilizer (IS)
• Face Detection Technology with White Balance and Face Select & Track
• DIGIC III with Noise Reduction Technology
• Automatic Red-Eye Correction in shooting and playback
• 3.0” PureColor LCD II
• Enhanced auto focus performs at up to 1-stop darker
• 19 shooting modes including new Sunset mode and My Colors photo effects
• Extensive movie options including VGA 30fps, Long Play and Time Lapse movie modes
• Optional accessories include Waterproof Case, Soft Case and High Powered Flash
• Easy printing with PictBridge and quick print order settings in playback mode

See also: IXUS 970IS , IXUS 90IS and IXUS 85IS Specification Compare Chart

The Digital IXUS 90 IS (Powershot SD790) Specification:

 

Price ($US)	$349.99
Sensor	• 1/2.3” CCD • Approx.10.0M effective pixels
Image sizes	• (L) 3648 x 2736 • (M1) 2816 x 2112 • (M2) 2272 x 1704 • (M3, Date Stamp) • 1600 x 1200 • (S) 640 x 480 • (W) 3648 x 2048 • Resize in playback (M3, S, 320 x 240)
Movie clips	• (L)640 x 480, 30fps/30fps(LP) • (M)320 x 240, 30fps • (S)160 x 120, 15fps • (Time Lapse)640 x 480, 0.5/1fps (Playback 15fps)
File formats	• JPEG • AVI [Motion JPEG compression + WAVE (monaural)] WAVE (monaural)
Lens	• 6.2 – 18.6 mm (35mm equivalent: 35 – 105mm) • Optical 3x. • f/2.8 – f/4.9 • 6 elements in 5 groups (1 double sided aspherical UA element, 1 single sided UA element)
Image stabilization	Yes (shift-type)
Conversion lenses	No
Digital zoom	Yes, up to 4x
AF area modes	• AiAF (Face Detection / 9-point) • 1-point AF (fixed to center or Face Select and Track)
AF assist lamp	Yes
Focus distance	• 3cm (W) from front of lens in macro
Metering	• Evaluative (linked to Face Detection AF frame) • Center-weighted average • Spot (center)
ISO sensitivity	• AUTO • High ISO Auto (incorporating Motion Detection Technology) • 80 • 100 • 200 • 400 • 800 • 1600
Exposure compensation	± 2EV, 1/3EV steps
Shutter speed	• 1/60 - 1/1500 sec (factory default) • 15 - 1/1500 sec (total range - varies by shooting mode)
Aperture	f/2.8 – f/4.9
Modes	• Auto • Manual • Digital Macro • Portrait • Night Snapshot • Color Accent • Color Swap • Stitch Assist • Special Scene
Scene modes	• Kids & Pets • Indoor • Sunset • Foliage • Snow • Beach • Fireworks • Aquarium • Underwater • ISO3200
White balance	• Auto (including Face Detection WB) • Daylight • Cloudy • Tungsten • Fluorescent • Fluorescent H • Custom
Self timer	2, 10 sec
Continuous shooting	Approx. 1.4 shots/sec.(until memory card becomes full)
Image parameters	My Colors (My Colors Off, Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Positive Film, Lighter Skin Tone, Darker Skin Tone, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Vivid Red, Custom Color)
Flash	• Auto • Manual Flash On / Off • Slow Sync Speed • Red-Eye Reduction • Flash Exposure Compensation • Flash Exposure Lock • Flash range: 30cm - 3.5m (W) / 2.0m (T)
Viewfinder	No
LCD monitor	• 3.0” PureColor LCD II (TFT), • approx. 230,000 dots
Connectivity	• Hi-Speed USB (MTP, PTP) dedicated connector (Mini-B compatible) • A/V output, dedicated connector (PAL/NTSC)
Print compliance	• PictBridge • DPOF
Storage	• SD • SDHC • MMC • MMCplus • HC MMCplus • 32MB memory card supplied
Power	• Rechargeable Li-ion Battery NB-5L (battery and charger supplied) • optional AC adapter
Weight (no batt)	155 g
Dimensions	91.6 x 56.8 x 20.9mm (excluding protrusions)

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