Compare Canon PowerShot SD870 IS / Digital IXUS 860 IS Digital Camera to Canon Rebel T1i / EOS 500D Digital Camera with 18-55mm lens

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Canon PowerShot SD870 IS / Digital IXUS 860 IS Digital Camera

Canon EOS 500D / Digital Rebel T1i with 18-55mm lens

Canon Rebel T1i / EOS 500D Digital Camera with 18-55mm lens

Product Description
From the very first glance, the smooth shape and bold lines of the stylish PowerShot SD870 IS Digital ELPH signal that this is no ordinary camera. With 8.0 megapixels of resolution, an... More
From the very first glance, the smooth shape and bold lines of the stylish PowerShot SD870 IS Digital ELPH signal that this is no ordinary camera. With 8.0 megapixels of resolution, an Optical Image Stabilizer and 3.8x optical zooming, the SD870 IS Digital ELPH boasts impressive specs as well as a host of convenient features. Face Detection Technology for worry-free people shots. A large 3.0-inch LCD to give you a perfect view of your scene. The Auto ISO Shift and ISO 1600 deliver brilliant images in challenging lighting. Less
The Journey Continues. The EOS Rebel T1i is packed with features, both refined and new. In addition to its admirable performance with an all-new 15.1 Megapixel Canon CMOS sensor, DIGIC 4... More
The Journey Continues. The EOS Rebel T1i is packed with features, both refined and new. In addition to its admirable performance with an all-new 15.1 Megapixel Canon CMOS sensor, DIGIC 4 Image Processor, a 3.0-inch Clear View LCD with anti-reflective and scratch-resistant coating, and compatibility with the EOS System of lenses and Speedlites, the EOS Rebel T1i adds remarkable Full HD video capture at resolutions up to 1920 x 1080. An HDMI port allows for quick connections to high definition TVs and monitors for easy viewing of your stills and video. The entire operation is simple and easy even if you are a beginner. You ll have uncompromised EOS Digital performance with power and flexibility right in the palm of your hand. Less
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Key Features   
Digital Zoom 4x -
HD Recording Format - 1080p (HDTV) • 720p (HDTV)
Camera Type Compact SLR/Professional
Weight 0.34 lb. 1.06 lb.
LCD Screen Size 3 in. 3 in.
Resolution 8.3 Megapixel 15.5 Megapixel
Optical Zoom 4x -
Features - Image Stabilization • Motion Detection • Red-eye Correction • Face Detection
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 8.3 Megapixel 15.5 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CCD CMOS
Image Resolutions 640 x 480 • 2816 x 2112 • 2272 x 1704 • 1600 x 1200 • 3648 x 2736 • 3648 x 2048 3456 x 2304 • 4752 x 3168 • 2352 x 1568
Video   
Video Resolutions 320 x 240 • 640 x 480 (VGA) -
Video Format QuickTime QuickTime • HD (High Definition)
Max Movie Length Without Limit (Depends on the camera free memory size) -
Video Speed 30 fps -
Lens   
Interchangeable Lens Not Interchangeable Lenses Interchangeable Lenses
Focus Type Autofocus Autofocus
Optical Zoom 4x -
Focal Length 5 - 20 mm 18 - 55 mm
Macro Focus Range 0.8 - 19.2 in. (w) / 12 - 19.2 in. (t) -
35mm Zoom Lens 28 - 112 mm 29 - 88 mm
Focus Range 19.2 in. to Infinity (w) -
Exposure Control   
Aperture Range f2.8/f5.8 (w/t) f22/f38 (w/t)
Shutter Speed 1/60 - 1/1600 sec 1/60 - 1/4000 sec
Frames Per Second 1.4 Frames 3.4 Frames
White Balance Auto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset) Auto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset) • Shade (Preset) • Flash (Preset)
Flash   
Flash Functions Flash Off • Auto Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync • Manual Auto Flash
ISO Speeds Auto • 100 • 200 • 400 • 800 • 1600 • 80 Auto • 100 • 3200 • 6400 • 12800
Flash Type Built-In Built-In & External
Storage   
File Size (High Res.) 4.33 MB (30 images on 128MB card) 20.2 MB (6 images on 128MB card)
Compression Type JPEG • EXIF 2.2 • DPOF 1.1 • DCF JPEG • Raw Image • DPOF • EXIF 2.21 • DCF 2.0
Memory Type Multimedia Card • SD Card • SDHC Card SD Card • SDHC Card
Compression Modes Fine • SuperFine • Normal Fine • Uncompressed
File Size (Low Res.) 0.08 MB (about 1,600 images on 128MB card) 0.9 MB (about 142 images on 128MB card)
Included Features   
Self Timer 2 Sec. • 10 Sec. 2 Sec. • 10 Sec.
Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone
Viewfinder / Display   
LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position
Viewfinder Without Viewfinder Optical (Through-the-lens)
LCD Screen Resolution 230,000 pixels 920,000 pixels
Display Type With LCD Screen With LCD Screen
Interfaces   
Video Interface Video Out Video Out
Interface Type USB 2.0 USB 2.0 • HDMI
Power Supply   
Battery Type Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
Battery Life 310 Images 500 Images
System Requirements   
Operating System Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows XP • Microsoft Windows Vista -
Dimensions   
Width 9.4 cm 13 cm
Weight 154.22 gr 480.81 gr
Height 2.24 in. 3.8 in.
Depth 0.93 in. 2.4 in.
Warranty   
Warranty - 1 Year
Miscellaneous   
UPC 10202172 579769965696
Product ID 76966422 84124229
Included Accessories Software • USB Cable • Hand Strap • 32 MB Memory Card • Battery Charger • AV Cable • Li-Ion Rechargable Battery Software • USB Cable • Strap • AV Cable • Li-Ion Rechargable Battery
Release Date October, 2008 May, 2009
Family Line Canon IXUS Canon EOS
Product MPN   
MPN SD870 IS 3818B002
 
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$499.00
Canon EOS 500D / Digital Rebel T1i with 18-55mm lens
Canon Rebel T1i / EOS 500D Digital Camera with 18-55mm lens
From $649.00

Product Review Summary

4.4
Based on 22 user reviews
95% recommend this product
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Pros
  • Nice Screen (5)
  • Compact (4)
  • Excellent Picture Quality (4)
  • Powerful Zoom (3)
  • Easy to Use (2)
  • Long Battery Life (2)
  • Faster Shutter (2)
  • Lightweight (2)
  • Rich Features (1)
  • Rechargeable (1)
Cons
  • Weak Flash (2)
  • Difficult to Use (1)
  • Bad in Low Light (1)
Good For
  • Everyday Use (5)
  • Gifts (4)
  • Travel (3)
  • Special Events (2)
  • Outdoors (1)
  • Action (1)
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Consumer Reviews

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Canon Powershot SD 870 IS/IXUS Digital 860 IS/IXY Digital 910IS

byHoward_Creech Nov 10, 2007
138 Helpfuls 139 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Ultra-compact, 8 megapixels, fast, stylish, user friendly, 3.0" LCD screen, and...
Cons Auto exposure only, no optical viewfinder, and red-eye issues
Recommended it? Yes

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119

Canon Does A Remarkable Job With This Technological Marvel...

byace3502 May 1, 2008
126 Helpfuls 127 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Compact, fantastic resolution and picture quality, great video quality, huge LCD screen
Cons A little tough to navigate through menus, no case included
Recommended it? Yes

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Product Review Summary

4.8
Based on 28 user reviews
93% recommend this product
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Pros
  • Excellent Picture Quality (9)
  • Great Design (7)
  • Rich Features (6)
  • Easy to Use (4)
  • Lightweight (3)
  • Stylish (3)
  • Powerful Zoom (3)
  • Rechargeable (2)
  • Nice Screen (2)
  • Quality Construction (2)
Cons
  • Shutter Lag (1)
  • expensive (1)
  • Slower in continuous shooting (1)
  • Limited video capabilites (1)
  • Heavy (1)
  • Bulky (1)
Good For
  • Everyday Use (8)
  • Outdoors (7)
  • Travel (6)
  • Special Events (6)
  • Action (3)
  • Portraits (3)
  • Home (2)
  • pictures to put on Websites (2)
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  • Gifts (2)
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Canon EOS 500D / Rebel T1i 15-Megapixel Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm IS Lens

bydkozin Jun 16, 2009
45 Helpfuls 46 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Excellent-looking photos, build quality, compact and light for SLR, resolution, HD movie...
Cons Price, 1080p at only 20 fps
Recommended it? Yes

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Good overall Camera for beginners with money!

byhgw139 Jul 18, 2011
18 Helpfuls 19 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros very light, easy to navigate the menu, good ergonomic design
Cons expensive, manual over complicated
Recommended it? Yes

I have recently purchased the Canon 500D, I bought the standard kit so came with the main body, 18-55mm lens (with covers), battery, battery charger and camera strap (need to purchase SD card/memory card separately). I took it out of the box and was pleasantly surprised how light it was even with... Read full review »

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