Canon PowerShot SD630 review at DCRP
Posted by Steve on May 15th, 2006
A review of the Canon PowerShot SD630 digital camera is available at DCRP. The Canon PowerShot SD630, also known as the Ixus 65 is an ultra compact digital camera that offers 6 megapixel resolution, a 3x optical zoom and a very large 3 inch LCD display. The PowerShot SD630 not only offers high quality movies at 640×480 and 30 frames per second, but also a high speed movie mode that records fast moving action at 60 frames per second with a resolution of 320×240.
Here is a summary of the review results:
“While not perfect, the Canon PowerShot SD630 Digital ELPH is a good choice for those who want the largest LCD possible on an ultra-compact camera. It offers a nice combination of features and performance in a stylish package that you can take anywhere. […]
What I liked:
* Very good photo quality (though see issues below)
* Huge 3-inch LCD; screen is easily viewable in low light
* Compact and stylish metal body
* Very good performance
* AF-assist lamp
* Four-way controller doubles as scroll wheel in playback mode (though it’s too small in my opinion)
* Very good movie and continuous shooting modes (though see issue below)
* Unique My Colors, focus point review features
* USB 2.0 High Speed support
What I didn’t care for:
* Some corner softness and vignetting; redeye is a problem
* Below average battery life
* No optical viewfinder
* Can only record about 8 minutes of VGA video due to 1GB file size limit
* More manual controls would be nice
* Can’t swap memory cards while camera is on a tripod
* Flimsy cover over memory card/battery compartment
* Tiny memory card included”
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