Canon PowerShot SD1000

Ultra-compact metal body digital point and shoot

Canon PowerShot SD1000
79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Canon
Model 1905B001

Key Features

SENSOR 1/2.5-inch CCD sensor with 7.1 megapixels
PROCESSOR DIGIC III image processor for fast response
AUTOFOCUS 9-point AiAF system with face detection
PHASE DETECTION Not applicable; contrast-detect AF system only
VIDEO 640x480 VGA at 30fps in AVI format
STABILIZATION None; electronic image stabilization available in movie mode
BURST RATE Approximately 1.7 frames per second
VIEWFINDER Real-image optical zoom viewfinder
DISPLAY 2.5-inch PureColor LCD with 230,000 dots
CONNECTIVITY USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, A/V out
MEMORY CARD SD/SDHC/MMC card slot
WEATHER SEALING None; durable stainless steel metal body
BATTERY LIFE Approximately 210 shots per charge (NB-4L)

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Canon PowerShot SD1000

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✗ Not Present Mode switch used instead
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ~ Limited Accessed via FUNC menu
Dedicated ISO Button ✗ Not Present
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ✗ Not Present
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ✗ Not Present
AF-ON Button ✗ Not Present
Main Command Dial ✗ Not Present
Sub-Command Dial ✗ Not Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✓ Present FUNC/SET button
Joystick / Multi-selector ✓ Present 4-way directional pad
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✓ Present DISP button
Video Record Button ✗ Not Present Via mode switch
Drive Mode Control ~ Limited Via directional pad

How-to Use Canon PowerShot SD1000

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Canon PowerShot SD1000 Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

Learn & Master Photography with Canon PowerShot SD1000

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Technical Specification

Sensor 1/2.5-inch CCD
Resolution 7.1 Megapixels
ISO Range 80-1600
Autofocus 9-point TTL AiAF
Shutter Speed 15 - 1/1500 sec
Burst Rate 1.7 fps
Video 640x480 @ 30fps
Stabilization None
Viewfinder Optical
LCD 2.5-inch TFT
Memory Card SD/SDHC
Connectivity USB 2.0
Battery Life 210 shots
Weight 125g
Dimensions 86 x 54 x 20 mm