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The Canon PowerShot SD880 IS is a 10-megapixel camera with a 4x wide-angle optical zoom and has an ISO setting that can support up to 3,200. The IS stand for “image stabilization” and according to Canon, the PowerShot SD880 makes taking group photos go with as much ease as possible. Equipped with Motion Detection Technology and the most up-to-date DIGIC 4 image processor, this small and lightweight digital camera ensures quality photos with every shot.

The Canon PowerShot SD880 IS has a dimension of 3.69 inches in length, 2.24 inches in height, and 0.93 inches in width. It weighs only 105 grams. Being small and lightweight, you can keep this camera in your bag and even in your pocket so you can take it anywhere you want to go without being burdened by its bulk, which is virtually non-existent. Although this camera is small, the buttons are relatively large so it isn’t a pain accessing the different functions of the SD880 IS. The LCD screen is also quite large being 3 inches in both length and height, which is impressive for a small camera like the SD880 IS.

One of the main reasons why many users find this camera great is because it is very easy to use. The menus are not confusing and frustrating to navigate so even new users will have no trouble accessing the different modes and making the necessary adjustments they want in their shots. The Auto Mode makes shooting photos even easier as it lets the camera make the adjustments on its own, the user will only have to point and shoot. Together with the large LCD screen, the easy-to-navigate menu, and the large buttons, the Canon PowerShot SD880 is by far one of the easier digital cameras to use these days.

Although it is small, it packs quite a wallop when it comes to image quality. The pictures taken are clear and the color details are pleasing to the eye. There are three quality options users can choose from: Normal, Fine and Superfine. The Canon PowerShot SD 880 IS also offers numerous picture effects mode, which a lot of users should find enjoyable. Best of all, the widescreen capability of this camera allows pictures to be taken at an impressive resolution of 3648 x 2048 - a pretty powerful specification for a small camera.

Of course, the SD880 IS is far from being perfect. There have been negative feedbacks about black screen problems by some users. The cause may vary from user to user so no general consensus has been made yet to address this problem.

To sum up, the Canon PowerShot SD880 IS is one of the more impressive digital cameras available in the market targeted to the commercial consumers. It is very easy to handle with a user-friendly interface and an Auto Mode, which makes taking pictures easier. The image quality is also good and the color details accurate, making SD8800 one of the better point-and-shoot cameras out in the market today.

Similar cameras: Canon Powershot A1000IS Review, Canon Powershot G10 Review, Canon PowerShot SX200IS Review

The Nikon D80 in itself is a fine camera, but it’s rendered almost obsolete thanks to its replacement: the Nikon D90. Unlike the D80m which has a 10.2 megapixel lens, the Nikon D90 boasts a 12.3-megapixel resolution. The Nikon D90 is also the first digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) camera to have a live preview capability. Even though the D80 is highly successful and is still being bought by both professional and commercial consumers, the Nikon D90 came two years after the birth of its predecessor with seemingly one main objective: to be better than its predecessor in every way imaginable.

As much as it is fun to compare the Nikon D90 to the D80 in order to make a review, this article will refrain from doing so since the D90 is an excellent camera in its own right and it will not be fair to keep comparing an old model to an improvised one. Aside from the outside appearance, the differences between these two cameras are great.

The D90’s resolutions are as follows: 2,144 x 1,424; 3,216 x 2,136 and 4,288 x 2,848. These resolutions are higher than most cameras are capable of displaying, which is always a good thing since higher resolution means finer and more detailed image displays and videos. It also has different image presets: standard, the default setting; vivid with brighter and more highlighted colors; neutra, which gives images a softer feel, and monochrome, for that vintage black-and-white look.

Perhaps the main selling point for the Nikon D90 is the significant noise reduction capability of this camera. The Nikon D90 barely shows any visible sign of noise even at a high ISO setting. Even at 1600 ISO, the pictures are clear and the edges are crisp. The sensor of this camera can also clean itself through the shake feature. The cover filter vibrates, or shakes, which should be able to remove dust particles in the sensor.

Now when it comes to outward appearance, the D90 resembles the D80 greatly. It shares the same angular design as its predecessor. The great thing about the D90 is that although it may look heavy, it’s actually quite manageable. That’s not to say it feels light on your hands, but it’s not too much of a burden to carry either. It has a wide LCD screen for viewing previews much like D3’s and D300’s.

Now the menus of the D90 are much like double edge blades. On one hand, it is well organized; on the other it is quite complicated and long. Although users will certainly get used to the menus in the long run, it will still require patience from new owners as they navigate through the D90. Another disappointment from the D90 concerns its automatic white balancing in incandescent light. What’s the problem with it? Well, it seems like it isn’t working as efficiently as it should have.

All in all, the Nikon D90 is an impressive piece of equipment. It may have its limitations but so does every camera out there.