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The Digital IXUS (IXY Digital in Japan and PowerShot Digital ELPH in US and Canada) is a series of digital cameras released by Canon. It is a line of ultracompact cameras, originally based on the design of Canon's IXUS/IXY/ELPH line of APS cameras.
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History
This article uses the Digital IXUS model names unless otherwise stated. The comparison tables in this article list equivalent IXY Digital and PowerShot Digital ELPH model names.
Canon's PowerShot A and S line of the time were being made as small as contemporary technology allowed 1, and demonstrated the demand for a small digital camera of good quality. Canon used its experience with small film cameras, particularly the APS IXUS, to mass-produce good digital cameras smaller than anyone else had managed up to the time (the first Digital IXUS was the smallest 2MP then available 2) and reused the popular IXUS/IXY/ELPH brand name with the tag line "The DIGITAL IXUS blends Canon's award-winning IXUS design with PowerShot digital technology." 3
The first Digital IXUS, released in June 2000 fitted the technology of the PowerShot S10 into a body similar to the APS IXUS II.4 Between 2003 and 2004, starting with the Digital IXUS II, Canon moved from the use of CF cards to SD cards to create thinner cameras.
Models
The same camera models are released in Europe, the US and Japan under different names. The cameras themselves are identical apart from the front fascia, according to the parts lists. The Canon model number on the bottom is consistent between marketing names.
All models use lithium ion batteries of Canon proprietary design, though third-party equivalents are readily available.
All models use RGBG Bayer filter (except the original Digital IXUS, which uses a CYGM filter5) CCD sensors made by Sony. Images are recorded as JPEGs. Raw image files are not accessible without the use of third party firmware such as CHDK6.
Comparison of PowerShot Sxxx Cameras
These cameras use a CF card for auxilliary storage.
| Digital IXUS PowerShot Digital ELPH IXY Digital Canon model |
Release date |
Sensor | Lens (35mm equiv), zoom, aperture | Card | Battery | Size (mm), weight (inc batt) | Photo | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital IXUS(1) S100 IXY Digital PC1001 |
June 2000 | 2MP (1600×1200), 1/2.7" | 35-70 mm (2×), f/2.8–4.0 | CF | NB-1L | 87 × 57 × 26.9, 210g |  |
[3] Only Ixus with a CYGM CCD (all others are RGBG) |
| 300 S300 300 PC1008 |
December 2000 | 35-105mm (3×), f/2.7-4.7 | 94.8 × 62.5 × 29.9, 275g | Video [4] | ||||
| v S110 200 PC1012 |
April 2001 | 35-70 mm (2×), f/2.8–4.0 | 87 × 57 × 26.9, 225g |  |
Video [5] | |||
| v2 S200 200a PC1022 |
13 March 2002 |  |
S110 with improved interface; user-selectable ISO up to 400 | |||||
| 330 S330 300a PC1026 |
35-105 mm (3×) | 94.8 × 62.5 × 31.5, 274g | 300 with more software features [6] | |||||
| v3 S230 320 PC1037 |
16 August 2002 | 3MP, 1/2.7" | 35-70 mm (2×) | 87 × 57 × 26.7, 180g |  |
best MOVIE: 640 x 480, 15 fps, inc audio (14 sec, 30 sec max) [7] | ||
| 400 S400 400 PC1038 |
28 February 2003 | 4MP (2272×1704), 1/1.8" | 36-108mm (3×), f/2.8-4.9 | 87.0 × 57.0 × 27.8, 222g, f/2.8-4.9 |  |
[best MOVIE: 320 x 240, 15 fps, inc audio up to 3 mins] [8] | ||
| 430 S410 450 PC1086 |
9 February 2004 | 87.0 × 57.0 × 27.8, 215g |  |
400 with added features and faster software. USB 1.1. | ||||
| 500 S500 500 PC1084 |
5MP (2592×1944), 1/1.8" |   |
430 with 5MP sensor [9] [10] [11]. USB 1.1. IXY Digital 500 White Limited: 10,000 units in Japan, June 2004 [12] |
Comparison of PowerShot SDxxx Cameras
| Digital IXUS | PowerShot Digital ELPH | IXY Digital | Canon model | Release date | Sensor size | Max. resolution | Effective pixels | Lens (35 mm equiv) zoom, aperture | Digital zoom | Image processor | LCD screen size, pixels | Memory | Battery | Dimensions (mm) | Weight (-batt.) | Photo | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| II | SD100 | 30 | PC1035 | 2 May 2003 | 1/2.7" | 2048×1536 | 3.2 MP | 35-70 mm (2×) f/2.8-3.9 |
3.2× | DiG!C | 1.5" 118,000 |
SD, MMC | NB-3L | 85.0 × 56.0 × 23.9 | 165 g |  |
First to use SD card7 |
| IIs | SD110 | 30a | PC1085 | 9 Feb 2004 | 1/2.7" | 2048×1536 | 3.2 MP | 35-70 mm (2×) f/2.8-3.9 |
3.2× | DiG!C | 1.5" 118,000 |
SD, MMC | NB-3L | 85.0 × 56.0 × 23.9 | 165 g |  |
|
| 30 | SD200 | 40 | PC1102 | 21 Sep 2004 | 1/2.5" | 2048×1536 | 3.2 MP | 35-105 mm (3×) f/2.8-4.9 |
3.6× | DiG!C II | 2.0" 118,000 |
SD, MMC | NB-4L | 85.8 × 53.4 × 21.1 | 115 g |  |
First with DiG!C II image processor |
| 40 | SD300 | 50 | PC1101 | 21 Sep 2004 | 1/2.5" | 2272×1704 | 4.0 MP | 35-105 mm (3×) f/2.8-4.9 |
3.6× | DiG!C II | 2.0" 118,000 |
SD, MMC | NB-4L | 86.0 × 53.0 × 20.7 | 130 g |  |
8 |
| 50 | SD400 | 55 | PC1150 | 17 Feb 2005 | 1/2.5" | 2592×1944 | 5.0 MP | 35-105 mm (3×) f/2.8-4.9 |
4× | DiG!C II | 2.0" 118,000 |
SD, MMC | NB-4L | 86.0 × 53.0 × 20.7 | 130 g |  |
9 |
| 700 | SD500 | 600 | PC1114 | 17 Feb 2005 | 1/1.8" | 3072×2304 | 7.1 MP | 37-111 mm (3×) f/2.8-4.9 |
4× | DiG!C II | 2.0" 118,000 |
SD, MMC | NB-3L | 85.6 × 57.0 × 26.5 | 170 g |  |
First with USB 2.0 10 |
| 55 | SD450 | 60 | PC1158 | 22 Aug 2005 | 1/2.5" | 2592×1944 | 5.0 MP | 35-105 mm (3×) f/2.8-4.9 |
4× | DiG!C II | 2.5" 115,000 |
SD, MMC | NB-4L | 86.0 × 53.5 × 21.6 | 140 g | Wide-angle viewable LCD, first with orientation sensor11 | |
| 750 | SD550 | 700 | PC1169 | 22 Aug 2005 | 1/1.8" | 3072×2304 | 7.1 MP | 37-111 mm (3×) f/2.8-4.9 |
4× | DiG!C II | 2.5" 115,000 |
SD, MMC | NB-3L | 89.5 × 57.0 × 27.4 | 170 g |  |
12 |
| Wireless | SD430 | Wireless | PC1190 | 25 Oct 2005 | 1/2.5" | 2592×1944 | 5.0 MP | 35-105 mm (3×) f/2.8-4.9 |
4× | DiG!C II | 2.0", 118,000 |
SD, MMC | NB-4L | 99.0 × 54.4 × 21.7 | 130 g | 11b Wi-Fi transfer | |
| 60 | SD600 | 70 | PC1193 | 21 Feb 2006 | 1/2.5" | 2816×2112 | 6.0 MP | 35-105 mm (3×) f/2.8-4.9 |
4× | DiG!C II | 2.5" 173,000 |
SD, MMC | NB-4L | 86.0 × 53.5 × 21.7 | 140 g | ISO 800 [13] | |
| 65 | SD630 | 80 | PC1147 | 21 Feb 2006 | 1/2.5" | 2816×2112 | 6.0 MP | 35-105 mm (3×) f/2.8-4.9 |
4× | DiG!C II | 3.0" 173,000 |
SD, MMC | NB-4L | 90.3 × 56.8 × 20.2 | 145 g | First with 3" LCD and no viewfinder [14] | |
| 800 IS | SD700 IS | 800 IS | PC1176 | 21 Feb 2006 | 1/2.5" | 2816×2112 | 6.0 MP | 35-140 mm (4×) f/2.8-5.5 |
4× | DiG!C II | 2.5" 173,000 |
SD, MMC | NB-5L | 90.4 × 56.5 × 26.4 | 165 g |  |
First with Image stabilisation 13 |
| Digital IXUS | PowerShot Digital ELPH | IXY Digital | Canon model | Release date | Sensor size | Max. resolution | Effective pixels | Lens (35 mm equiv) zoom, aperture | Digital zoom | Image processor | LCD screen size, pixels | Memory | Battery | Dimensions (mm) | Weight (-batt.) | Photo | Notes |
| 850 IS | SD800 IS | 900 IS | PC1209 | 14 Sep 2006 | 1/2.5" | 3072×2304 | 7.1 MP | 28-105 mm (3.8×) f/2.8-5.8 |
4× | DiG!C III | 2.5" 207,000 |
SD, SDHC, MMC | NB-5L | 89.5 × 58.0 × 25.1 | 150 g |  |
First with DiG!C III image processor, ISO 1600, face detection, first to use SDHC memory cards 14 |
| 900 Ti | SD900 | 1000 | PC1206 | 14 Sep 2006 | 1/1.8" | 3648×2736 | 10.0 MP | 37-111 mm (3×) f/2.8-4.9 |
4× | DiG!C III | 2.5" 207,000 |
SD, SDHC, MMC | NB-5L | 91.2 × 59.6 × 28.2 | 165 g | Titanium case, ISO 3200 at 2 MP 15 | |
| 70 | SD1000 | 10 | PC1228 | 22 Feb 2007 | 1/2.5" | 3072×2304 | 7.1 MP | 35-105 mm (3×) f/2.8-4.9 |
4× | DiG!C III | 2.5" 230,000 |
SD, SDHC, MMC | NB-4L | 85.9 × 53.5 × 19.4 | 125 g | .jpg)  |
Red eye correction, black/silver case options (black version tribute to the original IXUS/IXY/ELPH APS camera introduced in 1996) [15] |
| 75 | SD750 | 90 | PC1227 | 22 Feb 2007 | 1/2.5" | 3072×2304 | 7.1 MP | 35-105 mm (3×) f/2.8-4.9 |
4× | DiG!C III | 3.0" 230,000 |
SD, SDHC, MMC | NB-4L | 91.6 × 56.8 × 19.6 | 130 g |  |
[16] |
| 950 IS | SD850 IS | 810 IS | PC1235 | 7 May 2007 | 1/2.5" | 3264×2448 | 8.0 MP | 35-140 mm (4×) f/2.8-4.9 |
4× | DiG!C III | 2.5" 230,000 |
SD, SDHC, MMC, MMC+, HC MMC+ |
NB-5L | 90.4 × 56.5 × 26.4 | 165 g |  |
[17] |
| 860 IS | SD870 IS | 910 IS | PC1249 | 20 Aug 2007 | 1/2.5" | 3264×2448 | 8.0 MP | 28-105 mm (3.8×) f/2.8-5.8 |
4× | DiG!C III | 3.0" 230,000 |
SD, SDHC, MMC, MMC+, HC MMC+ |
NB-5L | 92.6 × 58.8 × 25.9 | 155 g |  |
Black/silver case options 16 |
| 960 IS | SD950 IS | 2000 IS | PC1248 | 20 Aug 2007 | 1/1.7" | 4000×3000 | 12.1 MP | 36-133 mm (3.7×) f/2.8-5.8 |
4× | DiG!C III | 2.5" 230,000 |
SD, SDHC, MMC, MMC+, HC MMC+ |
NB-5L | 95.9 × 59.9 × 27.6 | 165 g | Titanium case [18] | |
| 80 IS | SD1100 IS | 20 IS | PC1271 | 24 Jan 2008 | 1/2.5" | 3264×2448 | 8.0 MP | 38-114 mm (3×) f/2.8-4.9 |
4× | DiG!C III | 2.5" 230,000 |
SD, SDHC, MMC, MMC+, HC MMC+ |
NB-4L | 86.8 × 54.8 × 22.0 | 125 g |  |
Five colour options: Rhythm & Blue, Swing Silver, Pink Melody, Bohemian Brown, Golden Tone First entry-level IXUS/IXY/ELPH with image stabilisation |
| 85 IS | SD770 IS | 25 IS | PC1262 | 13 Mar 2008 | 1/2.3" | 3648×2736 | 10.0 MP | 35-105mm (3×) f/2.8-4.9 |
4× | DiG!C III | 2.5" 230,000 |
SD, SDHC, MMC, MMC+, HC MMC+ |
NB-6L | 86.0 × 54.0 × 20.4 | 130 g | Black/silver case options [19] | |
| 90 IS | SD790 IS | 95 IS | PC1261 | 13 Mar 2008 | 1/2.3" | 3648×2736 | 10.0 MP | 35-105mm (3×) f/2.8-4.9 |
4× | DiG!C III | 3.0" 230,000 |
SD, SDHC, MMC, MMC+, HC MMC+ |
NB-5L | 91.6 × 56.8 × 20.9 | 155 g | ||
| 970 IS | SD890 IS | 820 IS | PC1266 | 13 Mar 2008 | 1/2.3" | 3648×2736 | 10.0 MP | 37-185 mm (5×) f/3.2-f5.7 |
4× | DiG!C III | 2.5" 230,000 |
SD, SDHC, MMC, MMC+, HC MMC+ |
NB-5L | 95.4 × 57.3 × 27.4 | 155 g |  |
First with 5× zoom |
| Digital IXUS | PowerShot Digital ELPH | IXY Digital | Canon model | Release date | Sensor size | Max. resolution | Effective pixels | Lens (35 mm equiv) zoom, aperture | Digital zoom | Image processor | LCD screen size, pixels | Memory | Battery | Dimensions (mm) | Weight (-batt.) | Photo | Notes |
| 870 IS | SD880 IS | 920 IS | PC1308 | 17 Sep 2008 | 1/2.3" | 3648×2736 | 10.0 MP | 28-112 mm (4×) f/2.8-5.8 |
4× | DiG!C 4 | 3.0" 230,000 |
SD, SDHC, MMC, MMC+, HC MMC+ |
NB-5L | 93.8 × 56.8 × 23.6 | 155 g | First with DiG!C 4 image processor; gold/silver case options | |
| 980 IS | SD990 IS | 3000 IS | ? | 17 Sep 2008 | 1/1.7" | 4416×3312 | 14.7 MP | 36-133 mm (3.7×) f/2.8-5.8 |
4× | DiG!C 4 | 2.5" 230,000 |
SD, SDHC, MMC, MMC+, HC MMC+ |
NB-5L | 96.7 × 62.2 × 27.9 | 160 g | First with manual control aperture/shutter priority |
Comparison of PowerShot i/SDxx/L Cameras
| Digital IXUS PowerShot Digital ELPH IXY Digital Canon model |
Release date |
Sensor | Lens (35mm equiv), zoom, aperture | Card | Battery | Size (mm), weight (inc batt) | Photo | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| i SD10 L PC1060 |
12 September 2003 | 4MP (2272×1704), 1/2.5" | 39 mm, f/2.8 | SD, MMC | NB-3L | 90.3 × 47.0 × 18.5, 100g (-batt) |  |
Several body colors [20] |
| i5 SD20 L2 PC1108 |
September 2004 | 5MP, 1/2.5" | 90 × 47 × 19 | |||||
| i Zoom SD30 L3 PC1144 |
September 2005 | 38-90 mm (2.4×), f/3.2-5.4 | NB-4L | 96 × 45 × 24 | ||||
| i7 Zoom SD40 L4 PC1205 |
September 2006 | 7.1MP (3072×2304), 1/2.5" | SD, SDHC, MMC | 96.1 × 45.1 × 23.9, 105g (-batt) |  |
ISO 1600, titanium case, face detection, first to use DIGIC III OS, Denim Blue, Steel Grey, Sepia, Pink [21] |
- The PC1001 was marketed as "Digital IXUS," "IXY Digital" and "PowerShot S100 Digital ELPH."
Accessories
- Ixus: AW-PS200 all-weather enclosure [22]
- Ixus 330: WP-DC500 waterproof enclosure
- Ixus 400/430/500: WP-DC800 waterproof enclosure
- Ixus i: AW-DC10 all-weather enclosure
- Ixus 50: AW-DC30 all-weather enclosure
- SD700 IS: WP-DC5 waterproof enclosure
- External Flash: High-Power Flash HF-DC1
Known problems
Canon considers the following problems design faults and will often repair devices with these particular faults free after the warranty period. You must however ascertain whether a particular service centre will perform a repair for you.
- There is a bug in the firmware that can cause the IXUS 400 (and possibly other cameras with the same firmware) to display the message 'Memory card error' after the camera has been in use for some time. Contrary to the message there may not necessarily be anything wrong with the memory card. There are descriptions of the fix17 available which pretty much amounts to taking the internal and external battery out at the same time in order to reset the camera.
- A number of camera models across several manufacturers used a Sony CCD that was prone to failure. Canon put out a general recall in late 2005 18 19on affected models and serial numbers. Models from the Ixus range are the v3, II and IIs. Canon has issued a support advisory where it will repair affected cameras free of charge 20 21.
Like all compacts with a zoom lens, cameras in the Ixus range are susceptible to lens errors if the lens is physically unable to zoom in or out. On Canon cameras, this manifests as the E18 error.
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Canon Digital IXUS |
- CHDK Development Page: For Enabling RAW File Support, Battery Indicator Icon, Live Histogram, Custom Scripts, ETC
- Digital Compact Cameras (Canon Europe)
- Fixing the 'Memory card error' on the Canon IXUS 400/S3 (willj.net)
Sample galleries
References
- ^ Canon S10 Review: 1. Intro: Digital Photography Review
- ^ Canon Digital Ixus / S100 Review: 1. Intro: Digital Photography Review
- ^ Canon announce Digital Ixus / S100 Elph: Digital Photography Review
- ^ DCRP Review: Canon PowerShot S100 Digital ELPH
- ^ Canon Digital IXUS 300 (DPReview)
- ^ CHDK Wiki (wikia.com)
- ^ http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canonsd100/
- ^ http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canonsd300/
- ^ http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canonsd400/
- ^ http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canonsd500/
- ^ http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canonsd450/
- ^ http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canonsd550/
- ^ http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canonsd700is/
- ^ http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canonsd800is/
- ^ http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canonsd900/
- ^ http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canonsd870is/
- ^ Fixing the ‘Memory card error’ on the Canon IXUS 400/S3 Will's Web Miscellany (blog post)
- ^ Faulty Sony CCDs Fail in Dozens of Cameras? (Geoff Duncan, Digital Trends, 27 Oct 2005)
- ^ About images on LCD (revised) (Canon in South & Southeast Asia official notice)
- ^ [1]
- ^ [2]
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