Canon PowerShot SD630 6MP Digital Elph Camera with 3x Optical Zoom
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Canon PowerShot SD630 6MP Digital Elph Camera with 3x Optical Zoom
Customer Review: Great improvement over Previous Cannon SDs
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased this camera as a replacement for my SD-400. I loved the SD-400 except that I broke the LCD twice. I was not about to replace the LCD for a second time so I went shopping for a new camera. I take over 1,000 photos a week on this camera as I use it as a primary tool in my job. They have added a rigid protection barrier for the LCD whih pretty much eliminates my only complaint with previous SD Models. Let me give you my quick Pro / Con List:
Pros:
-Size: It is the perfect size. I can't imagine working with a camera that is any smaller.
-Weight: It is light weight and easily fits in your pocket even after you put it in a hardshell case.
-Picture Quality: Far superior picture quality as compared to other 6 MegaPixel Cameras. This is of course due to the higher quality lenses and the precision auto focusing.
-Availability of backup batteries: Duracell makes an excellent battery for this camera. NB-4L It is fairly inexpensive as Lithium Ion batteries go and it is easy to find.
-SD Memory: It takes SD card memory which make life easier and less expensive.
-3" LCD. The LCD on this camera is very larger and it is beautiful. Feels like I am using my MiniDV Camera.
-Software Interface: This camera is very easy to use and the menus are intuitive and simple to navigate.
-LCD Protection: The LCD is behind a rigid clear protecting surface which seems to be fairly resistant to damage.
Cons:
-Battery Life. This camera does not use AA Batteries so if you have a 512MB card or larger, then you will probably have to charge the battery before you get through the entire card. The large LCD uses a bit more energy so this camera doesn't have as much battery life as its predecessor. The trade off is well worth it in my opinion. I recommend purchasing a backup battery (NB-4L) for those long sessions.
-No View Finder: There is no view finder, means in the really bright sun it is somewhat difficult to take pictures. Although it is not as others I have owned.
I recommend this camera to anyone who wants fantastic quality photos and an easy to use easy to carry camera.
Good Luck!
Customer Review: Another great Canon PowerShot
Summary: 5 Stars
First of all, I've owned several Canon PowerShots, way back to the S10 when memory cards were like $50 for 32 megs. Except for one, the SD450, the image quality has been excellent on all of them. Canon's are known for their image quality and this one holds true to that. The downside to all the PowerShots prior to this one has been how awfully slow they were in taking shots, especially in low light or at night. The delay from the time you push the button to the camera actually snapping the shot could be excruciatingly slow and infuriating. I absolutely loved my S400 in every way except for how freaking slow it was in snapping shots. I couldn't tell you how many shots I have of my dog's butt/tail because I didn't properly point the camera 10 feet in front of her and take the shot just right to account for that horrible delay.
Finally, a Canon PowerShot that is quick! There are some shots that aren't quite lightning fast in lower light, but this is expected and the performance is FAR better than any other Canon I've owned. The SD450 had decent performance, but the picture quality was subpar.
Another problem I've always had is poor battery life. This one can take about 200 shots before needing to be recharged. Compared to my last camera (the SD450), that's about 3 times as many shots. So the battery life is much improved.
On a side note, another problem I've had which most ppl would probably not notice is a few dead pixels showing up over time. Canon seems to have fixed that in the last couple generation of PowerShots and it isn't an issue with this one.
I like the fact that it has no viewfinder, who uses that thing anyway? The screen is huge but the resolution is not any better than my old S400 with a tiny 1.8" screen so all shots look kind of fuzzy. I very rarely have a shot out of focus with this camera so I don't worry about it. Besides, regardless of screen size or resolution it is going to be really hard to tell if a shot is a little bit out of focus and you'd have to zoom in to tell anyway.
All in all, this is a great camera and the best PowerShot I've owned to date. I'm extremely happy with in and plan to keep it for a long time.
Customer Review: A little pricey but worth it!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I am one of those people that obsessively researches reviews and ratings on an electronic item before I buy it - So I spent a very long time trying to decide between the Casio Exilims, Canon Sd630, 600 and 700. I finally decided on the SD630 because I loved the styling and design of it. Although it lacks a view finder, the huge screen more than makes up for it. I wanted a bigger zoom but was having trouble finding a camera with more than 3x for less than $300. I finally bought the Canon Sd630 and I LOVE IT! I brought it on a cruise and the image clarity is beautiful, the design is stunning and the battery life is wonderful. I used this camera off and on for 3 days and the battery is still not eaten up. People will ooh and aah when they see you pull this baby out! I got a case logic case at target for 3.99 and I loved how tiny this camera is. The menu settings are super easy to use, and you get up to an 800 ISO! that is insane for such a teeny camera, and all of the extra settings like fireworks, beach, night, kids, pets, insects, are all very cool. I used to have a Sony DSC something and the SD630 is by far a million times better. Color settings are awesome such as color swap, and it really is cool how you can tilt the camera from side or bottom and it flips the picture to accomodate the screen. My only negative about this camera is pictures taken with the digital zoom are grainy (but that happens with any camera). If you want a sleek little camera with alot of manual control, I recommend this one. You will not be disappointed - after seeing this camera, my mother (who is a professional wedding photographer and uses the big league Canon Elans and 5D/20D) decided she wanted one for her birthday!! GO FOR IT!!
Updated after 3 weeks of owning it: WOW! I am super-impressed with the battery life. I went to San Francisco for a weekend and forgot my charger - I used the camera constantly for 3 days straight and the battery was fine until the morning I left to go home (4th day) and I was looking thru all my pics for the millionth time!) I emphasize again - great camera. go for it!
Customer Review: Simple guide to Canon SD line
Summary: 5 Stars
Canon keeps adding more and more products into it's SDXXX line and picking a camera is becoming more confusing. Of course, there are a lot of reviews helping you to chose the proper one, but too keep things as simple as possible, this is how to find a proper Canon pocket size camera.
Basically, there are 2 lines: AXXX and SDXXX. The A line is using 2 AA size batteries and the SD one has a custom one. That makes the SD cameras a bit thinner. The other specs are pretty much the same and for every A one there is a similar SD sibling. Another difference is 3x zoom for SDXXX vs 4x zoom for AXXX, but this is rarely a showstopper.
Since size was the most important, I focused on the SD line.
2 biggest factors to consider are the MegaPixels and optical viewfinder.
I've been using a 6MP SLR for long time and never felt being limited, so unless you're doing something special, anything starting at 6MP should be ok for general purpose pocket camera. The megapixels are becoming cheaper every year and I economically it doesn't make sense to buy the latest model because the price/value ration is better for a bit older (but not real old) cameras.
Optical viewfinder. There is a choice you need to made between having a bigger LCD screen and having an optical viewfinder. It's a personal preference. An optical viewfinder in old days could help to extend some battery life and was useful in bright sunlight, when LCD was not easy to see. But these days the battery lasts long and the LCDs are bright and fast, so pick what you want.
At this time, this camera is probably the best value for it's price in Canon campact camera product line. 6MP, slim case, an optical viewfinder are specific for this model. But as pretty much any Canon it produces really great pictures, easy to use etc. If you're willing to pay more, you can find fancier models, but this is a good solid work horse pocket cam you can feel confident about.
I've been using it for a few weeks and haven't got any reasons to complain. Highly recommended!
Customer Review: Awesome camera...You will NOT regret this purchase!
Summary: 5 Stars
I had a hard time deciding between the SD600 and the SD630 but when it came down to it, I made the right choice.
Really, the only thing holding me back from the SD630 (at first) was the fact that it did not have a viewfinder. After a couple of outings with friends, I decided that a viewfinder really isn't needed. The larger screen on the SD630 is a great feature. You can see SO much detail in the picture and really decide if you like it or not before you decide to keep or delete. I purchased the SD600 for my Mom as a Christmas gift and she loves it just as much but she wanted the viewfinder!
The small size is a MAJOR plus with this camera. I basically just throw it in my purse and GO! It does not take up a lot of room and it is really light, so you don't even notice it's there.
AWESOME features! Some of the really fun features about this camera is the fact that you can single out a color in a picture. For instance, I took a picture of my friend Jason and just singled out the green (the color of his shirt), his shirt is green and the rest of the picture is black and white. REALLY color feature. You can also color swap. If you want someone with blue eyes to have green eyes, you can change that color in the picture. The features on this camera are VERY cool. One thing that you have to worry about is that you have to have a steady hand when in those two picture taking modes. For some reason, the pictures are not quite as clear and be fuzzy easier. It is ONLY in those two modes that happens. So, if you do not plan on getting all techie with the camera or using those modes A LOT, it shouldn't make a difference.
There really isn't too much that I can say that is negative about this camera. So far, it has worked amazing for me. I think I have a friend of mine convinced to go and get the same camera! Mostly because it is just a really great camera!
Canon is an excellent brand of camera...Get this camera! You will not regret it.