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Reviews of the Canon PowerShot SD600

  • No Rating

    itreviews.co.uk

    Review Summary: Apart from the irrelevant viewfinder, there isn't a single feature on this slim and elegant camera that doesn't have a multiplicity of functions that can be called into play for the more discerning snapper, whilst still appealing to the lazy point-and ...

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  • 7.8

    asia.cnet.com

    By Shams Tarek, CNET.com | July 17, 2006

    Review Summary: Despite its no-frills feature set, the Canon Digital IXUS 60 delivers quality photos and strong performance in a small package.

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  • 7.0

    goodgearguide.com.au

    By Andrew Kliem | July 12, 2006

    Review Summary: Performed well across a broad range of tests and is only really let down by its high ISO performance.

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  • 7.5

    neocamera.com

    By Cybernium | July 10, 2006

    Review Summary: With the Powershot SD600, Canon adds yet another good ultra-compact digital camera to its list of accomplishments. The SD600 is easy to use, operates rapidly and produces fairly good images. The sensor displays low image noise at low ISO sensitivities ...

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Manufacturer: Canon USA

Part number: 1079B001

General

  • Product Type Digital camera
  • Point-and-shoot highlights A slim profile makes this camera easy to carry. Video capture ability makes this camera ideal for social functions or vacation shots.
  • Width 3.4 in
  • Depth 0.9 in
  • Height 2.1 in
  • Weight 4.9 oz
  • Body Material Stainless steel

Main Features

  • Resolution 6 megapixels
  • Color Support Color
  • Optical Sensor Type CCD
  • Total Pixels 6,200,000 pixels
  • Effective Sensor Resolution 6,000,000 pixels
  • Light Sensitivity ISO 80, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO auto
  • Digital Zoom 4 x
  • Shooting Modes Frame movie mode
  • Shooting Programs Snow, Beach, Indoor, Foliage, Fireworks, Underwater, Kids & pets, Digital macro, Portrait mode, Stitch assist, Night snapshot
  • Special Effects Sepia, Vivid, Neutral, Positive, My Colors, Color Swap, Color Accent, Black & White
  • Max Shutter Speed 1/1500 sec
  • Min Shutter Speed 15 sec
  • Exposure Metering Spot, Evaluative, Center-weighted
  • Exposure Modes Manual, Program, Automatic
  • Exposure Compensation ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
  • White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
  • White Balance Presets Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten light, Fluorescent light (daylight)
  • Digital Video Format AVI
  • Still Image Format JPEG
  • TV Tuner None
  • Video Capture AVI - 640 x 480 - 6 sec - With 16MB card, AVI - 640 x 480 - 14 sec - With 16MB card, AVI - 320 x 240 - 20 sec - With 16MB card, AVI - 320 x 240 - 40 sec - With 16MB card, AVI - 320 x 240 - 10 sec - With 16MB card, AVI - 160 x 120 - 99 sec - With 16MB card, AVI - 320 x 240 - 60 sec - Max clip duration, AVI - 160 x 120 - 180 sec - Max clip duration

Memory / Storage

  • Flash Memory 16 MB Flash - SD Memory Card
  • Supported Flash Memory MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card
  • Floppy Drive None
  • Image Storage Super-fine JPEG 2816 x 2112 : 4 - With 16MB card, Fine JPEG 2816 x 2112 : 8 - With 16MB card, Normal JPEG 2816 x 2112 : 17 - With 16MB card, Super-fine JPEG 2272 x 1704 : 6 - With 16MB card, Fine JPEG 2272 x 1704 : 12 - With 16MB card, Normal JPEG 2272 x 1704 : 24 - With 16MB card, Super-fine JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 13 - With 16MB card, Fine JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 24 - With 16MB card, Normal JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 46 - With 16MB card, Super-fine JPEG 640 x 480 : 52 - With 16MB card, Fine JPEG 640 x 480 : 80 - With 16MB card, Normal JPEG 640 x 480 : 127 - With 16MB card, Super-fine JPEG 2816 x 1584 : 6 - With 16MB card, Fine JPEG 2816 x 1584 : 11 - With 16MB card, Normal JPEG 2816 x 1584 : 23 dBi - With 16MB card

Camera Flash

  • Camera Flash Built-in flash
  • Flash Modes Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Slow synchro, Flash OFF mode, Red-eye reduction
  • Red Eye Reduction Yes
  • Effective Flash Range 1.6 ft - 11.5 ft
  • Features AF illuminator

Lens System

  • Type Zoom lens - 5.8 mm - 17.4 mm - F/2.8-4.9
  • Focal Length 5.8 mm - 17.4 mm
  • Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 35 - 105 mm
  • Focus Adjustment Automatic
  • Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
  • Auto Focus Points (Zones) 9
  • Min Focus Range 11.8 in
  • Macro Focus Range 3-50cm
  • Lens Aperture F/2.8-4.9
  • Optical Zoom 3 x
  • Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
  • Lens Construction 5 group(s) / 6 element(s)
  • Features UA lens, Built-in lens shield

Additional Features

  • Self Timer Yes
  • Self Timer Delay 2 sec, 10 sec
  • Additional Features AE lock, AF lock, FE lock, DPOF support, Direct print, MOTION PRINT, Audio recording, Auto power save, Date/time stamp, Built-in speaker, Histogram display, PictBridge support, USB 2.0 compatibility, Digital image rotation, Digital noise reduction, RGB primary color filter, Display brightness control, Camera orientation detection

Viewfinder

  • Viewfinder Type Optical - Real-image zoom

Display

  • Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5 in - Color
  • Display Form Factor Built-in
  • Display Format 173,000 pixels

Digital Player (Recorder)

  • Type None

Microphone

  • Type Microphone - Built-in

Connections

  • Connector Type 1 x USB, 1 x Composite video/audio output
  • Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card

Software

  • Software Canon PhotoStitch, Canon ImageBrowser, ArcSoft PhotoStudio, Drivers & Utilities, Canon ZoomBrowser EX

System Requirements for PC Connection

  • Operating System Support MS Windows ME, MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000, MS Windows 98 SE, Apple Mac OS X 10.2 - 10.4
  • Peripheral Devices USB port, CD-ROM drive

Miscellaneous

  • Carrying Case None
  • Included Accessories Wrist strap
  • Cables Included A/V cable, USB cable

Power

  • Power Device Battery charger - External

Battery

  • Supported Battery Canon NB-4L
  • Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 760 mAh ( Included )

Environmental Parameters

  • Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
  • Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
  • Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90%

CNET Labs' Benchmarks

  • Labs information All values are expressed in seconds. Please visit our labs information page for information on how digital cameras are tested.
  • CNET Labs Flash shot to shot time 2.1
  • CNET Labs Shot to shot time typical 1.5
  • CNET Labs Shutter lag bright 0.5
  • CNET Labs Shutter lag dim 0.7
  • CNET Labs Typical burst speed 2.1
  • CNET Labs Wake up time 1.5

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