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Canon positions the PowerShot SD1000 as a replacement for last year's SD600, which also puts it below the new SD750 in the company's line. Resolution has been bumped up to 7.1 megapixels from the SD600's 6MP, but despite an almost identical controls layout (though different cosmetic design), Canon made a few changes on the inside.
Covering an equivalent range of 35mm to 105mm, with a maximum aperture range of f/2.8 to f/4.9, this camera's 3X optical zoom lens is on par with its competitors. The 2.5-inch LCD screen has a special coating intended to prevent glare, scratches, and fingerprints.
Performance is relatively speedy. The PowerShot SD1000 takes 0.98 second to start up and capture its first JPEG. Subsequent JPEGs takes 1.48 seconds between shots with the flash turned off and 2.44 seconds with the flash enabled. Shutter lag measured 0.45 second in high-contrast test, which mimics bright shooting conditions, and 0.9 second in low-contrast test, which mimics dim shooting conditions.
Continuous shooting is not quite as fast as its 6MP predecessor. It takes approximately 1.7 frames per second regardless of image size. Canon's face detection system quickly and accurately detects most faces.
Image quality from the PowerShot SD1000 is excellent, with accurate colors and plenty of sharpness. Canon PowerShot SD1000 is a top-notch compact camera for its price range. Most users will be pleased with its excellent image quality and the useful, if not extensive, feature set.
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