Chiseled edges with a subtle gleam give this PowerShot SD790-IS Digital ELPH distinctive sculptural appeal. Its high-end specifications include 10-Megapixels of resolution plus Face Detection and Motion Detection Technology, to deliver the ultimate in crisp, clear, amazingly detailed images. View your crisp clear images on a large 3.0” PureColor LCD II screen for bright, accurate color with great viewing from a wide range of angles.

Improved Face Detection Technology sets the focus, exposure, flash and white balance automatically, allowing greater freedom of shooting throughout the image capture process. Motion Detection Technology automatically detects subject movement and optimizes exposure control and ISO settings to reduce image blur. DIGIC III Image Processor for superior image quality and improved functionality.

• Advanced 10.0 Megapixel Digital ELPH with 3x Optical Zoom and Optical Image Stabilizer.
  
  
• View your crisp clear images on a large 3.0-inch PureColor LCD II screen for bright, accurate color with great viewing from a wide range of angles.
  
  
• Improved Face Detection Technology sets the focus, exposure, flash and white balance automatically, allowing greater freedom of shooting before, during and after taking the image.
  
  
• Stand out in a crowd with an edgy, stylish design combined with a cool new button configuration for great operability.
  
  
• Motion Detection Technology automatically detects subject movement and optimizes exposure control and ISO settings to reduce image blur.
  
  
• DIGIC III Image Processor for superior image quality and improved functionality.
  
  
• Print/Share Button for easy direct printing and downloading, plus ID Photo Print and Movie Print with select PIXMA Photo Printers and SELPHY Compact Photo Printers.

Specifications

Type of Camera

• Type of Camera: Compact digital still camera with built-in flash, 3x Optical/4x Digital/12x Combined Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer System
  
  Image Capture Device
  
  
• Type: 10.0 Megapixel, 1/2.3 inch type Charge Coupled Device (CCD)
• Total Pixels: Approx. 10.3 Megapixels
• Effective Pixels: Approx. 10.0 Megapixels
  
  Lens
  
  
• Focal Length: 6.2-18.6mm f/2.8-4.9 (35mm film equivalent: 35-105mm)
• Digital Zoom: 4x
• Focusing Range:
  - Normal: 12 in./30cm-infinity
  - Macro: 1.2 in.-1.6 ft./3-50cm (W), 12 in.-1.6 ft./30-50cm (T)
  - Digital Macro: 1.2-3.9 in./3-10cm (W)
  
• Autofocus System: TTL Autofocus
  
  Viewfinder & Monitor
  
  
• Viewfinder: N/A
• LCD Monitor: 3.0-inch TFT color LCD with wide viewing angle (PureColor LCD II)
• LCD Pixels: Approx. 230,000 dots
• LCD Coverage: 100%
  
  Aperture and Shutter
  
  
• Maximum Aperture: f/2.8 (W) – f/4.9 (T)
• Shutter Speed: 1/60-1/1500 sec., 15-1/1500 sec.; Long Shutter operates with noise reduction when manually set at 1.3-15 sec.
  
  Exposure Control
  
  
• ISO Sensitivity: Auto, High ISO Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600 equivalent (Standard output sensitivity. Recommended exposure index)
• Light Metering Method: Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot Control to incorporate facial brightness in Face Detection AF. Metering frame is fixed to the center
• Exposure Control Method: Program AE; AE Lock
• Exposure Compensation: +/-2 stops in 1/3-stop increments
  
  White Balance
  
  
• White Balance Control: Auto, Preset (Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H), – Control to incorporate facial brightness in Face Detection AF
  
  Flash
  
  
• Built-in Flash: Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Auto Red-eye Correction, Flash On, Flash Off; FE lock, Slow Synchro
• Flash Range: 12 in.-11 ft./30cm-3.5m (W), 12 in.-6.6 ft./30cm-2.0m (T) (when sensitivity is set to ISO Auto)
• Recycling Time: 10-sec. or less (battery voltage=3.7V)
• Flash Exposure Compensation: N/A
  
  Shooting Specifications
  
  
• Shooting Modes: Auto, Camera M, Special Scene (Portrait, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Aquarium, ISO 3200, Underwater, Indoor, Kids & Pets, Night Snapshot0, Color Accent, Color Swap, Digital Macro, Stitch Assist, Movie
• Self-Timer: Activates shutter after an approx. 2-sec./10-sec. delay, Custom
• Wireless Control: Not available
• Continuous Shooting: Approx. 1.4 fps
  
  Image Storage
  
  
• Storage Media: SD/SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, MMC Plus Card, HC MMC Plus Card
• File Format: Design rule for camera file system, DPOF Version 1.1
• JPEG Compression Mode:
  - Still Image: Exif 2.2 (JPEG)
  - Movie: AVI (Image: Motion JPEG; Audio: WAVE (Monaural))
  
• Number of Recording Pixels:
  - Still Image: 3,648×2,736 (Large), 2,816×2,112 (Medium 1), 2,272×1,704 (Medium 2), 1,600×1,200 (Medium 3/Date Stamp), 640×480 (Small), 3,648×2,048 (Widescreen)
  - Movie: 640×480 (30 fps/30 fps LP), 320×240 (30 fps) available up to 4GB or 60 minutes, 640×480 (up to 2 hours at 0.5 fps/1 fps), 160×120 (up to 3 min. at 15 fps)
  
  Playback Specifications
  
  
• Playback Modes File:
  - Still Image: Single, Magnification (approx. 2x-10x), Jump, Auto Rotate, Rotate, Resume, My Colors, My Category, Transition Effects, Histogram, Overexposure Warning, Index (9 thumbnails), Sound Memos, Slide Show, Red-eye Correction, RAW, Trimming, Resize, Image Inspection Tool
  - Movie: Normal Playback, Special Playback, Editing, Auto Rotate, Resume
  
  Erasing Specifications
  
  
• Erase Modes:
  -Still Image: single image, select range, select by date, select by category, select by folder, all images
  - Movie: part of movie, all of movie
  
  Interfaces
  
  
• Computer Interface: USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (mini-B jack)
• Video Out: NTSC/PAL
• Audio Out: Monaural
• Other: Memory card slot; direct connection to Canon SELPHY Compact Photo Printers, PIXMA Photo Printers and PictBridge-compatible printers via camera’s USB 2.0 Hi-Speed cable
  
  Power Supply
  
  
• Power Source:
  1. Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery NB-5L
  2. AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30 (optional)
  
• Shooting Capacity: Still Image: approx. 330 shots
• Playback Time: Approx. 420 min.
  
  Physical Specifications
  
  
• Operating Temperature: 32-104°F/0-40°C
• Operating Humidity: 10-90%
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 3.61×2.24×0.82 in./91.6×56.8×20.9mm
• Weight: Approx. 5.47 oz./155g (camera body only)
  
  What’s in the Box
  
  
• PowerShot SD790 IS Digital ELPH Body
• Lithium-ion Battery Pack NB-5L
• Battery Charger CB-2LX
• SD Memory Card SDC-32M
• Wrist Strap WS-DC2
• Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM
• USB Interface Cable IFC-400PCU
• AV Cable AVC-DC400