Image stabilizers are still far from commonplace in compact cameras, but they undoubtedly add greatly to the versatility in difficult shooting situations. The PowerShot SD700 IS marks the first use of a stabilizer in a Digital ELPH series camera. Coupled with an ISO sensitivity range that goes a bit higher than average to a maximum sensitivity of ISO 800, the SD700 IS will doubtless prove an attractive camera for users who want more than just the highest possible megapixel rating. Other features of the SD700 IS, which features a smoothly curved body that Canon refers to as a "perpetual curve design", include a generous 2.5" LCD display, SD/MMC card storage, USB and NTSC / PAL connectivity, and power from a rechargeable Lithium Ion battery.

Canon PowerShot SD700 IS
General
Camera Type	Compact
Manufacturer	Canon
Model Number	SD700 IS
Dimensions	3.5 x 2.2 x 1.0" 90.0 x 57.0 x 26.0mm
Weight	165.0 g 5.8 oz
Image Capture
Sensor Type	1/2.5" CCD 6.00 megapixels (effective)
Aspect Ratio	4:3, 16:9
Image Dimensions	2816 x 2112 (5.9 megapixels) 2272 x 1704 (3.9 megapixels) 1600 x 1200 (1.9 megapixels) 640 x 480 (0.3 megapixels)
Image Quality	3 levels
Image Preview / Review
Viewfinder	Yes, Real-image optical zoom
LCD	2.5"
Playback Zoom	10.0x max
Lens
Lens Type	Canon Zoom Lens 4x optical zoom None, thread size unknown
Image Stabilization	Yes
Focal Length	5.8 - 23.2mm (actual) 35 - 140mm (35mm equivalent)
Aperture Range	f/2.8 (wide) / f/5.5 (tele) - ???
Focusing Range	Normal: 18" - infinity (45 cm - infinity) Macro: 0.8" - 24" (2 cm - 60 cm)
Exposure
ISO Sensitivity	Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800
Shutter Speed	15 - 1/1600 second
Exposure Modes	Program
Metering Modes	Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot
Exposure Compensation	+/- 2.0EV in 1/3EV increments
White Balance	Image Sensor - Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom, Manual
Creative
Scene Modes	Portrait, Foliage, Beach, Underwater, Fireworks, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, Snow
Digital Zoom	4x
Time Lapse	No
Movie Format	AVI with audio 640x480 and 320x240 Max. frame-rate: 30 frames per second
Storage
Recording Medium	SD/MMC
File System	Complies with Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF)
File Format	JPEG (EXIF 2.2)
Connectivity
Video	Yes, NTSC / PAL switchable
Computer	USB 2.0 Full (LOW) Speed
Other	DC In
Power
Battery Type	Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery Form Factor	Proprietary NB-5L
Product Bundle
Battery / Charger	Proprietary NB-5L Lithium Ion rechargeable battery and charger
Flash Memory	0.0MB
Other
Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) compliant	Yes
PictBridge Compliant	Yes
Internal Microphone	Yes
Tripod Mount	Yes
Remote Control	No
Operating System Compatibility	Windows, MacOS
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