Canon Powershot SD10 4MP Digital Camera (Silver)

by Canon

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• Product Dimensions: 0.7 x 3.6 x 1.9 inches ; 2.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000CN648
• Item model number: SD10
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (50 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #19,171 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 12, 2003

Product Description

Color: Silver

Amazon.com Product Description

The smallest Digital Elph yet, the petite and undeniably chic Canon Powershot SD10 packs a lot of digital photography power. It features a 4-megapixel resolution, movie mode with audio for up to 3 minutes of video, 5-point AiAF, and a fixed focus lens with 5.7x digital zoom. This model comes in stylish silver, but the SD10 also comes in white, bronze, and black.

Optics and Resolution
The PowerShot SD10 offers a 4-megapixel CCD sensor that produces images up to 2272 x 1704 pixels for photo-quality 11 x 14 inch enlargements. Other resolution modes include 1600 x 1200, 1024 x 768, and 640 x 480. The fixed focus lens has a focal length of 2.8mm. The SD10 enables you to get closer to your subject with its 5.7x digital zoom. The SD10 also features Canon's nine-point AiAF system for focusing accuracy and shutter speeds of 15 to 1/1,500 second.

Movie Mode
In addition to taking still photos, the SD10 can also record up to 3 minutes of video with sound. It has two resolution settings: 320 x 240, and 160 x 120. You can record for up to 3 minutes per clip in either resolution. Note that you cannot use the optical zoom when in movie mode. The included 32 MB memory card can hold 85 seconds of video at the highest setting.

More Features
The SD10 features a fast start-up time of just 1.4 seconds, and a shot-to-shot speed of 1.5 seconds. The Quick Shot feature lets you activate the shutter immediately in one stroke after you press the shutter release button; the SD10 even optimizes the focus automatically.

Canon's DIGIC (DIGital Imaging Core) processor ensures excellent color rendition and white balance for every shot, as well as super-fast auto focusing, noise-free imaging, and advanced flash exposure performance. Even before the shutter release is pressed, the built-in iSAPS (intelligent scene analysis based on photographic space) technology is analyzing the scene and making camera adjustments to deliver fast focusing and perfect exposures.

Other features include:

• 1.5-inch LCD monitor (no viewfinder)
• Built-in flash with Auto, Red-eye Reduction On/Off, Slow-sync modes
• Shooting modes: Auto, Manual, Slow Shutter, Quick Shot, Stitch Assist, Movie
• Photo effects: Vivid Color, Neutral Color, Low Sharpening, Sepia, Black & White
• Metering: evaluative, spot, center weighted average
• Continuous shooting of 1.6 frames per second, up to 8 frames
• Self timer with 2 and 10 second options

Printing

This camera can connect directly to select printers. Learn more about PictBridge.

Canon has introduced a series of printers designed to work directly with its lineup of digital cameras. Using these printers, no computer is required--simply connect the camera to the printer and start printing. Printers include Canon's bubble jet direct printers i900D and i960, and card photo printer CP-200 and CP-300. Of course, photos from your camera can also be printed on any home computer system with an inkjet printer, sent off for online processing, or simply enjoyed on your computer screen.

Storage and Transfer
The SD10 is compatible with Secure Digital (SD) MultiMedia (MMC) memory cards; a 32 MB SD card is included. When shooting in Large/Normal mode, you can store 26 images on the included memory card. Images can be downloaded to either a Mac or PC via USB 1.1, which means the camera can be connected to any USB-based Windows Me/2000/XP and Mac OS 8.6 or later computer without installing any software.

Power and Size
The camera is powered by a proprietary rechargeable lithium-ion battery (NB-3L). It measures 3.6 by 1.9 by 0.7 inches and weighs 3.5 ounces (excluding battery).

What's In The Box
This package includes the PowerShot SD10 digital camera, 32 MB Secure Digital memory card, rechargeable lithium-ion battery (NB-3L), battery charger (CB-2LU), USB and AV cables, and wrist strap. It also comes with ArcSoft Camera Suite and Digital Camera Solutions CD-ROMs with imaging software and USB drivers for Windows and Mac.

Product Description

The PowerShot SD10 lets you express your personal style with a choice of cool colors and textures, a super-sleek size and a 4.0 Megapixel design that gives you the high resolution images that make a big impression.4.0 Megapixel CCDCanon engineers tap the power of 4 million pixels, for images that remain vibrantly sharp even in larger print sizes.High Resolution Single Focus LensCount on premium optics in an ingeniously compact design featuring a focal length of 39mm (35mm equivalent).DIGIC TechnologyCanonâs exclusive imaging processor delivers enhanced picture quality, faster processing speed and extended battery life.5-point AiAF AutofocusVery, very sharp. Hereâs dependably vivid focusing, combined with single-point AF for subjects that are far off-center.5.7x Digital ZoomPress the power zoom button and compose the perfect scene with a versatile focal range of 39-222mm (35mm equivalent).Macro ModeLets you focus as close as 1.2 inches from your subject. Suddenly, a world of fascinating textures is yours.Quick Shot FunctionLets you activate the shutter immediately in one stroke after you push the shutter button. You wonât miss a shot!Movie ModeImagine recording movies up to 3 minutes long. Play back on the LCD monitor or your computer.Direct Print and PictBridgeNo need for a computer. PowerShot SD10 Digital ELPH connects directly to Canon Card Photo Printer, Bubble Jet Direct Photo Printer and any printer that is PictBridge compatible. Great prints in a snap!

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

168 of 172 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars stylish, ultracompact 4MP point & shoot, but no optical zoom, October 15, 2003

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jemaerca (River Forest, IL, United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Canon Powershot SD10 4MP Digital Camera (Silver) (Electronics)

if canon's sd100 was still too big for you, the sd10 is an even smaller alternative. but you give up the optical zoom.

pros:
- 4MP resolution!
- ultra-compact at 3.6 x 1.9 x 0.7" weighing 3.5oz. this is the smallest canon to date.
- stylish, all-metal body and you it is available in four colors: bronze, white, black, or silver.
- fast startup.
- fast shot to shot times.
- minimal shutter lag at faster shutter speeds.
- impressive overall photo quality for such a small camera.
- 5 point AiAF system.
- Quick Shot feature allows you to take pictures without prefocusing.
- very good macro performance.
- AF assist light is very useful for low-light focusing.
- has a metal tripod mount, which is not present in all the ultra-compact cameras.
- easy to use menu system.

cons:
- some redeye.
- above average noise.
- some barrel distortion.
- no optical zoom.
- more manual controls would have been nice (or at least some scene modes).
- no optical viewfinder - this makes it tough when you use this camera in bright sunlight.
- solidly built except for the camera/SD door which feels less robust.
- RAW and TIFF formats not supported.
- expensive for the feature set but you're paying for the ultra-compact package and the panache of this little gem.
- metal body scratches easily.
- 32MB SD card provided is inadequate so add $$ to your budget to buy external memory.
- proprietary battery - again, a few more bucks for a spare.

this is another solid effort from canon. i particularly like the photo quality (especially coming in an ultra-compact package), the AiAF system, the AF assist light, and the body color options. not having optical zoom and very few manual controls top my complaints, but i guess some compromises had to made to come up with these features in such a small package. competitors would be the pentax optio s or casio ex-z3 which are slightly bigger and only have 3MP resolution but have 3x optical zoom. for even better image quality (in a slightly bigger package), also consider canon's sd100. if you can live with a bigger camera, take a look at canon's a80, which has a lot more features in the same price range.

i hope this helps you with your buying decision. peace.

36 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Make sure you get "standard SD memory"..., November 25, 2003

By A Customer

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Canon Powershot SD10 4MP Digital Camera (Bronze) (Electronics)

The following website suggested that our SD10 cameras were limited to 256MB of SD Memory: http://www.ec.kingston.com/ecom/configurator/modelsinfo.asp?SysID=+16648+&distributor=0&submit1=Search

So, I e-mailed Canon's technical support group, and they replied with the following information: "As long as the memory is the standard SD memory card you will have no problem at using any size card you would like with the SD-10. Hope this clears up any confusion."

So, If you are tempted to buy a 512MB SD card, just make sure it is "standard SD memory" and you will be fine. I recently bought a 512MB SanDisk card myself because the movies chew through lots of memory.

I am a hard-to-impress techno geek, and I really like this product. The first thing everyone said when I went to took pictures during Thanksgiving was "look at how small that camera is!" It is tiny! And, I am amazed at how many features they were able to cram into that tiny package. I have another 2MP Polaroid digital camera with built-in printer. It is a monster to carry around. My justification for upgrading to the 4MP SD-10 was that it would be easier to carry around. And, so it is.

When I went to buy memory, I was a little disappointed at the fact that the SD memory is so much more expensive than the Compact Flash memory. I found 1GB cards of compact flash out there for around the same price as the 512MB SD memory cards. So, going with another version of the Powershot that uses compact flash could make economical sense if these memory prices persist.

I shot some pictures without the flash in a "barely-lit" room with ISO400 turned on, and the pictures turned out to be as bright as if the sun were out. I was amazed at how well they turned out in the low lighting.

The super-macro feature is "mind-bogglingly-awesome". I shot a picture of a tiny piece of lint, and it turned out to show a ton of detail on the lint. It was as if I was looking through a microscope or something. That is a super-cool feature of this camera that I have never seen before.

I don't really miss the viewfinder since the LCD screen is very high-res and easy to see. The camera is so small that it almost feels like you are taking spy pictures in an old James Bond movie.

If they would just throw a hand-held PC, MP3 player, and cell phone into this camera, I would only have to carry 1 device around with me. I'm sure versions of this already exist, but just not with such a high-quality version of a 4MP camera.

My bottom line is that this camera is still a winner (5 stars) despite the higher cost of memory, lack of a view-finder, pricey cost of the camera itself and lack of optical zoom capability.

30 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If size matters, then this is the way to go...., November 13, 2003

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"ofingado" (novato, ca United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Canon Powershot SD10 4MP Digital Camera (Silver) (Electronics)

I just got the camera yesterday and immediately started playing with it. Like all other Canons, robust built, feels and touched nice and expensive. Didn't have to read the manual since this is my fouth Canon over the past several years in the ultra compact line. I like my camera to be very small and light and still robust enough to survive small accidents. The startup time is excellent, pretty much like point and shoot. The display adjusts very rapidly to different lighting conditions. An optical viewfinder wold have been great, but the display is sufficient for me. The picture quality in daylight is great, evening pictures with flash are good . Movie quality in low light condition is for me at least sufficient with little distortion. The audio playback in this tiny device is loud enough to understand everything recorded. The camera can be customized with different startup pictures and sounds for all kinds of functions. The camera came with the usual software, an updated version of Zoombrowser ex and some editing software. Since I use my own preferred software to organize and edit my pictures (good old photoshop and picasa), I only assume that Canon put together an easy to use software package for the novice user.
But the camera also has some drawbacks: It is quiet difficult for people with bigger hands to remove the SD card safely and without breaking the card/battery door. As stated by the previous post, the door somehow doesn't fit the rest of the camera. It is made of cheap plastic (the rest of the camera is metal) and doesn't close all the way. I'm afraid it might break off when changing the SD card or battery in a hurry. (better keep your fingernails long to pull out that SD card!)
The battery life seems to be sufficient, but I ordered a spare battery just in case.
The leather case that came with the package is well made but a little oversized for the camera. It is also missing a pocket for a spare battery or addtl. SD card.
Alltogether it was well worth waiting for this device after they stole my old S 330 about two months ago.

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