| Canon PowerShot SD850 IS Specifications | |
| Lens | 5.8-23.2mm f/2.8-5.5 (35mm film equivalent: 35-140mm) |
| Recording Media | SD card |
| Image Sensor Size | 1/2.5" |
| Max Resolution | 3264 x 2448 |
| Effective Pixels | 8 million |
| RAW Output | No |
| Optical Viewfinder | Yes |
| Image Stabilization | Yes, Lens |
| Battery | Lithium-Ion NB-5L battery & charger |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 90 x 57 x 26mm (3.5 x 2.2 x 1") |
| Weight (incl. battery) | 195g (6.9oz) |
Reviews
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DPReview.com
Minor quibbles aside, the SD 850 IS is hard to fault; it does exactly what's expected of it and does it reliably and with a dash of style. It is fun to use, and I found myself carrying it around with me most of the time while I was working on this review. It is small and well built. It is responsive and easy to use and most importantly produces very good results for a camera in this class.
Imaging-Resource.com
The Canon SD850 IS is an excellent performer no matter what aspect you consider, with superior focusing and low light performance matched with a powerful flash that doesn't make you wait all day to recharge. With a day-long battery, you couldn't ask for a better companion than the Canon SD850 IS, no matter where you're going.
DCResource.com
I've long been a fan of Canon's Digital ELPHs, and the PowerShot SD850 IS illustrates why. It stylish, ultra-compact, and well built. It has a gorgeous 2.5" LCD display and an optical viewfinder, a combination you won't find on most cameras in this class. It offers a few manual controls, just the right amount of scene modes, and not too many gimmicks.
Steve's Digicams
Shooting performance was very impressive, with power up until the first image captured measuring only 1.5 seconds! Shutter lag, the delay between depressing the shutter button and capturing an image, was almost instantaneous (less than 1/10 of a second) when pre-focused, and only 1/10 second including autofocus.
Ken Rockwell
If I was buying another digital camera today, it would be a Canon SD850. I bought last year's model, the Canon SD700, 10 months ago, and if it dies, I'm buying an SD850 to replace it. For a slightly wider lens, the SD800 is also excellent and a top contender; choose how wide or how long you prefer.
DigitalCameraInfo.com
The SD850 costs $399 mostly because of its optical image stabilization and face detection system. It doesn’t have a lot of manual control, but is perfect for point-and-shooters who can afford it. Sure, it has a weak battery and handles like a wet bar of soap, but the Canon PowerShot SD850 IS takes excellent pictures. And in the end, that’s what matters.
