Canon debuts SD750 and SD1000 Digital ELPH cameras

Two new compact and fashionable PowerShot Digital ELPHs from big C, the SD750 and SD1000. Canon seems to be mostly focused on the looks here: we've never seen a growed-up digicam manufacturer be so proud of "Dynamic Dual-Tone Elegance," but there's decent stuff under the hood. Like most of the PMA-bound cameras we've spotted, these include Face Detection-based auto focus, auto exposure and red-eye correction. There's also the DIGIC III Image processor, and ISO as high as 1600, but everybody comes for the basics: 3x zoom, 7.1 megapixel CCD and a 2.5-inch LCD in each shooter. The $300 SD750 gets a bit fancy on form factor, but manages to be a mere 0.75-inches thick, while the 4.5 ounce SD1000 keeps the the classic ELPH look and also retails for $300. Both should be out in March, and include 32MB SD cards for good luck, though no mention is made of SDHC. Remember, it's fashion first for this line.

Gallery: Canon debuts SD750 and SD1000 Digital ELPH cameras

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[elbarto83 @ Feb 22nd 2007 12:06AM]

It says Canon SD750 will sell at an estimated price of $349.99 while the SD1000 will go for $300. Also, Canon's products website seems to imply that SD750 doesn't have image stabilization while the SD1000 has optical image stabilization, which apparently is better than SD700 and SD800's digital image stabilization. Oh, and it's a 3" screen for the SD750, not 2.5".

[Craig @ Feb 22nd 2007 12:39AM]

the SD700 and SD800 have optical image stabilization

[NeoteriX @ Feb 22nd 2007 12:40AM]

Your facts are horribly awry.

The SD700IS and SD800IS have optical image stabilization as denoted by the "IS" suffix, per the standard for all Canon digital cameras. The new 750 and 1000 do not have any optical stabilization.

[paulverelovich @ Apr 4th 2007 11:12AM]

What are the benfits of Image Stabilizer for a digital camera like the SD700is or the SD800is? I am not familiar with the feature.

[NeoteriX @ Apr 4th 2007 11:14AM]

An optical image stablizer helps to mitigate motion blur--blurry images that are often shot with low light without a flash.

[Marko @ Feb 22nd 2007 12:50AM]

It says they support SDHC when you compare a couple cameras. Come on engadget, post the facts.

[kchang1 @ Feb 22nd 2007 2:26AM]

Just check this here... http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ProductCompareNWAct&fcategoryid=113&modelid3=14901&modelid5=14227&modelid6=14919
And the only difference between the SD1000 and SD750 besides looks is LCD screen 2.5" vs. 3.0" and weight 4.41 oz. vs. 4.59 oz.

[Mike @ Feb 22nd 2007 11:38AM]

these would have been interesting cameras, you know, back in '05.

i was hoping for an upgrade to the SD800 IS... wide angle with IS, but better image quality.

[Mark Nutter @ Feb 22nd 2007 12:24PM]

Product page for SD1000: http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelDetailAct&fcategoryid=145&modelid=14901

Product page for SD750: http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelDetailAct&fcategoryid=145&modelid=14919

[salocin @ Feb 23rd 2007 3:46PM]

Select from VGA (640 x 480 pixels) and QVGA (320 x 240 pixels), with frame rates of 30 fps and 15 fps for recording up to 1 hour or 4GB." WOW that is new!!! up to 1 hours of video now..... wonder if you can zoom during video like you can on the S2 or S3

[Robo @ Feb 23rd 2007 10:21PM]

http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelDetailAct&fcategoryid=145&modelid=14901

The SD1000 has optical image stablisation, both supports SDHC.

[Bob Parlaman @ Mar 15th 2007 11:24AM]

the 750 has no view finder hence the larger LED

[Yi Chen @ Mar 19th 2007 3:08PM]

Can someone explain why the SD750 is more expensive than SD1000? http://www.yiphoto.com/

[steve @ Apr 6th 2007 6:55PM]

Lots of incorrect information in this thread. For accurate and complete information, try http://www.dpreview.com/news/0702/07022202canonsd750sd1000.asp
They also do a good job providing subjective comments and reviews.

Why is the 750 more expensive? Not everyone's an engineer; price is based on style and ergonomics. The 750 has a larger display, a new "touch sensitive" input dial, and looks cooler.

The SD700 and 800 models have digital image stabilization (DIS). This is not optical image stabilization (OIS). OIS is more expensive and uses a special adaptive lense. DIS removes blur by shifting the digital image. Neither the 1000 nor the 750 have any kind of IS. Perhaps Canon felt this wasn't necessary with the new way that they increase ISO in low light; this is another way of reducing blurred images by effectively increasing shutter speed.

The SD800 and 900 have the same ISO range as the new models (to 1600), while the SD700 only goes to ISO800. It seems that the new models make it simpler to select a higher ISO.

Also significant: The SD800 has a wider angle lens (28mm effective) than either the 750 or the 1000. Many find this more useful than a longer telephoto. The SD700 has a longer telephoto (140mm equivalent) but standard 35mm wide angle. Canon wisely decided that the 10 megapixel optics of the SD900 were not needed in a camera of this form factor as other factors limit the image quality and the extra pixels only add cost.

My ideal camera in this range: They almost got it in the 1000. Smallest size is good, but would have liked the OIS (wife can't hold the camera still) and wide angle of the SD800. Is there an SD1800 on the way????

[steve @ Apr 6th 2007 7:12PM]

should have added that any of these cameras blow away the competition in this range. Others may have more features, or more megapixels, but don't match the image quality of these Canon gems. If Canon added just a couple of manual controls (shutter, aperature), they would be unbeatable.