Canon PowerShot SD880 Digital Camera Review

Canon PowerShot SD880

First Impressions Review

Sep 25, 2008 - By Alfredo Padilla
The Canon PowerShot SD880 IS is a 10-megapixel compact point-and-shoot. Small and cute with angular lines, large buttons, 4x optical zoom and a nice three-inch LCD display, the SD880 will appeal to many who want a fairly easy-to-use compact camera. The SD880 IS lacks the more advanced manual features found on the SD990 IS, and sacrifices its brandmate's optical viewfinder in exchange for a larger LCD. We're not sure the pluses and minuses balance out, however, especially when you consider the SD880 IS will come in at the same $399.99 price point as the SD990 IS when it becomes available in October of 2008.
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Conclusion
The Canon PowerShot SD880 IS is an attractive compact point-and-shoot. We like the large three-inch LCD on the back and the easy-to-press buttons. With only three stops on the mode dial this should be a simple camera for beginners to pick up and shoot.

The SD880 IS lacks the manual features found on the SD990 IS, along with that models; optical viewfinder, and drops to 10 megapixels from 14.7. We did find the SD880 easier to use, but given the lack of manual features and lower megapixel spec we would have expected the Canon PowerShot SD990 IS to cost less than the SD990 IS. Instead it's expected to be available at the same $399.99 price point. Unless the price comes down between now and release we feel like the SD880 IS overpriced, whatever its positives.


Likes 

- Small and attractive
- Large 3-inch LCD
- Easy to use

Dislikes

- Expensive
- No manual shutter speed or aperture




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