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Canon SD870 IS Digital ELPH (IXUS 860 IS)

Canon SD870 IS Digital ELPH (IXUS 860 IS)
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alaScore 89

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May, 2025

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2001 reviews of Canon SD870 IS Digital ELPH (IXUS 860 IS). The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Comments about the size and performance are overall positive. The portability and image quality are also appreciated. Comments about the energy efficiency and reliability are different, and many are less positive about the viewfinder and shutter.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Canon SD870 IS Digital ELPH (IXUS 860 IS) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Canon SD870 IS Digital ELPH (IXUS 860 IS)

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 5 user reviews of Canon SD870 IS Digital ELPH (IXUS 860 IS) from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the usability and lens. The design and glare also get good reviews.

image quality, glare, design, lens, usability

100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

May, 2025

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Amazon.com review summary for Canon SD870 IS Digital ELPH (IXUS 860 IS)

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1441 user reviews of Canon SD870 IS Digital ELPH (IXUS 860 IS) from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Comments about the size and performance are overall positive. The image quality and portability are also mentioned favorably. There are mixed reviews on the energy efficiency and reliability, and many are less positive about the viewfinder and shutter.

usability, portability, image quality, performance, size

shutter, viewfinder

90% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2025

Expert review by : Cliff Smith (trustedreviews.com)

Canon IXUS 860 IS

 

Is this the perfect pocket compact?

The Canon IXUS 860 IS is an expensive camera for an 8MP pocket compact, but it justifies it with stylish design, exceptional build quality, class-leading performance and outstanding picture quality. Its wide zoom range provides greater versatility than...

Nov, 2007
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Expert review by : Stuart Miles (pocket-lint.com)

Canon IXUS 860IS digital camera

 

On the face of it, the 860IS looks a mere million-pixel tweak over its 850IS forbear but it has had a few kit changes over that camera and that look significant improvements. As always, I'm not sure simply adding extra pixels helps image quality as the...

Great build, image quality as lower ISOs, responsive, easy to use, good metering and colour, nice lens focal range

Reduced detail due to noise reduction processing, Intrusive noise at higher ISOs, white balance issues in mixed lighting, screen marks easily

The IXUS 860IS is typically well made and very nice to use as well as being very easy to use, noise issues are not helped at higher ISOs by the increase in resolution but over it is an accomplished if pricey snapper.

Dec, 2007
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Expert review by (gadgetheaven.co.uk)

Canon Digital IXUS 860 IS Camera Review

 

The 8.0 Megapixel CCD sensor of the Canon Digital IXUS 860 IS captures every scene in crisp detail and high resolution, delivering lab quality photo prints. A generous 3″ PureColour LCD with a scratch-resistant, anti-glare coating and improved colour...

Canon Digital IXUS range of digital cameras comprises of 5 models – Digital IXUS 960 IS, Digital IXUS 860 IS, Digital IXUS 950 IS, Digital IXUS 75 and Digital IXUS [...]

Feb, 2009
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Expert review by : What Digital Camera (whatdigitalcamera.com)

Canon IXUS 860 IS review

 

The 8.3-megapixel Canon IXUS 850 IS benefits from a 3in LCD PureColour screen, but loses the viewfinder of the 850 IS.

Jun, 2008
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Expert review by : paul_smart (gadgetspeak.com)

Canon Ixus 860IS

 

This is the latest in the excellent Ixus digital camera range, in August 2006 the Ixus 700 won the rarely awarded 5x5 award. Does this latest offering live up to this rarely awarded accolade.

Like all of the Ixus range it is small at 9x6x2cm the last figure the width doubles when the 3.8 to 1 optical zoom lens is fully extended. This is very solidly constructed unit so it weights 120grams. The base has the optional tripod screw, and cover...

Mar, 2008
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Expert review by (cameras.co.uk)

Canon IXUS 860 IS

 

I like the Canon IXUS 860 IS. This is a stylish digital camera with a good build quality. There is a large, clear 3 inch LCD screen on the back of the camera. Picture quality is very good in most situations and I am happy to recommend this camera.

Sharpness of photo - build quality and design - red eye correction tool - clear LCD screen

Sun glare

"The Canon IXUS 860 IS is a high class, point and shoot camera. It has a stylish, metal body. Picture quality is up there with the best compact cameras. With a large LCD screen and image stabilisation too, I am happy to recommend this camera."

Oct, 2007
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Expert review by (ephotozine.com)

Canon IXUS 860 IS

 

The IXUS name is a like a brand these days. People will buy the camera because it says IXUS on it. But do you get what you pay for?

Good build quality; Image stabiliser; Quick start up time

Fringing is visible at high contrast areas

Sep, 2007
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Expert review by : Matt Chapman (absolutegadget.com)

First look: Canon Digital Ixus 860IS digital camera | Absolute Gadget

 

Canon wheeled out a whole bunch of new products today and we got a taster test of quite a few of them. First up was the Canon Digital Ixus 860IS. Despite packing in a 28mm zoom lens, this is a beautiful little model.

Even the model being displayed in Canon's official waterproof case was a doddle to get to grips with. The raised buttons on the plastic chassis (good for up to 130ft) are well thought out for easy underwater use and they all come with logos or text...

Aug, 2007
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Expert review by : David Gussman (pcmag.com)

Canon PowerShot SD870 IS

 

With easy-to-use controls and a wide shooting angle, the Canon SD870 produces exceptional images.

Big, 3-inch LCD. Wide-angle lens. Touch wheel control.

No optical viewfinder. High ISO settings result in noisy images. ; Watch the Canon PowerShot SD870 IS Video Review!

Jan, 2008
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Expert review by (pcworld.com)

Canon PowerShot SD870 IS Digital Elph Compact Digital Camera

 

Though not made as sturdily as other Elphs, the SD870 IS has a big LCD and an extra-wide zoom lens, and takes great pictures.

Extra-wide zoom lens ; Big LCD (3 inches)

Not as well constructed as other Elphs ; Animated on-screen button is distracting

It's pricey, but the extra-wide-angle lens, the big LCD, and the well-thought-out exposure control system make this an attractive compact camera

Nov, 2007
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