Canon Digital IXUS

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The original Canon Digital Ixus.

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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[edit] 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.

[edit] 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 filter[5]) 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 CHDK[6].

[edit] Comparison of PowerShot Sxxx cameras

These cameras use a CF memory card for auxiliary storage.

Digital IXUS PowerShot
Digital ELPH
IXY Digital Canon model Release date Sensor
res., size
Lens (35mm equiv.)
zoom, aperture
Memory Battery Dimensions (mm) Weight
(-batt.)
Photo Notes
Digital IXUS1 S100 IXY Digital PC1001 17 May 2000 2.0 MP
1600×1200
1/2.7"
35-70 mm (2×)
f/2.8–4.0
CF NB-1L 87 × 57 × 26.9 190 g Only IXUS with a CYGM CCD (all others are RGBG)[7]
300 S300 300 PC1008 11 Feb 2001 35-105mm (3×)
f/2.7-4.7
94.8 × 62.5 × 29.9 240 g   Introduce motion capture up to 640 × 480[8]
v S110 200 PC1012 10 May 2001 35-70 mm (2×)
f/2.8–4.0
87.0 × 57.0 × 26.9 180 g [9]
v2 S200 200a PC1022 13 Mar 2002 Improved user interface; user-selectable ISO up to 400[10]
330 S330 300a PC1026 35-105 mm (3×)
f/2.7-4.7
94.8 × 62.5 × 31.5 245 g   More software features[11]
v3 S230 320 PC1037 16 Aug 2002 3.2 MP
2048×1536
1/2.7"
35-70 mm (2×)
f/2.8-4.0
87.0 × 57.0 × 26.7 180 g [12]
400 S400 400 PC1038 27 Feb 2003 4.0 MP
2272×1704
1/1.8"
36-108mm (3×)
f/2.8-4.9
87.0 × 57.0 × 27.8 185 g [13]
430 S410 450 PC1086 9 Feb 2004 87.0 × 57.0 × 27.8 185 g Introduce USB 1.1; added features and faster software[14]
500 S500 500 PC1084 5.0 MP
2592×1944
1/1.8"
[15]
IXY Digital 500 White Limited: 10,000 units sold in Japan, June 2004[16]

[edit] Comparison of PowerShot SDxxx Cameras

Digital IXUS PowerShot Digital ELPH IXY Digital Canon model Release date Sensor
res., size
Lens (35 mm equiv.) zoom, aperture Digital zoom Image processor LCD screen size, pixels Memory Battery Dimensions
W×H×D (mm)
Weight (-batt.) Photo Notes
II SD100 30 PC1035 2 May 2003 3.2 MP 2048×1536
1/2.7"
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 Introduce SD card storage[17]
IIs SD110 30a PC1085 9 Feb 2004 3.2 MP 2048×1536
1/2.7"
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 [18]
30 SD200 40 PC1102 21 Sep 2004 3.2 MP 2048×1536
1/2.5"
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 Introduce DiG!C II image processor[19]
40 SD300 50 PC1101 21 Sep 2004 4.0 MP 2272×1704
1/2.5"
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 [20]
50 SD400 55 PC1150 17 Feb 2005 5.0 MP 2592×1944
1/2.5"
35-105 mm (3×)
f/2.8-4.9
DiG!C II 2.0"
118,000
SD, MMC NB-4L 86.0 × 53.0 × 20.7 130 g [21]
700 SD500 600 PC1114 17 Feb 2005 7.1 MP 3072×2304
1/1.8"
37-111 mm (3×)
f/2.8-4.9
DiG!C II 2.0"
118,000
SD, MMC NB-3L 85.6 × 57.0 × 26.5 170 g Introduce USB 2.0[22]
55 SD450 60 PC1158 22 Aug 2005 5.0 MP 2592×1944
1/2.5"
35-105 mm (3×)
f/2.8-4.9
DiG!C II 2.5"
115,000
SD, MMC NB-4L 86.0 × 53.5 × 21.6 140 g   Wide-angle viewable LCD; feature 9,999 images stored to one folder[23]
750 SD550 700 PC1169 22 Aug 2005 7.1 MP 3072×2304
1/1.8"
37-111 mm (3×)
f/2.8-4.9
DiG!C II 2.5"
115,000
SD, MMC NB-3L 89.5 × 57.0 × 27.4 170 g [24]
Wireless SD430 Wireless PC1190 25 Oct 2005 5.0 MP 2592×1944
1/2.5"
35-105 mm (3×)
f/2.8-4.9
DiG!C II 2.0",
118,000
SD, MMC NB-4L 99.0 × 54.4 × 21.7 130 g   11b Wi-Fi transfer[25]
60 SD600 70 PC1193 21 Feb 2006 6.0 MP 2816×2112
1/2.5"
35-105 mm (3×)
f/2.8-4.9
DiG!C II 2.5"
173,000
SD, MMC NB-4L 86.0 × 53.5 × 21.7 140 g   [26]
65 SD630 80 PC1147 21 Feb 2006 6.0 MP 2816×2112
1/2.5"
35-105 mm (3×)
f/2.8-4.9
DiG!C II 3.0"
173,000
SD, MMC NB-4L 90.3 × 56.8 × 20.2 145 g Introduce 3" LCD and no viewfinder[27]
800 IS SD700 IS 800 IS PC1176 21 Feb 2006 6.0 MP 2816×2112
1/2.5"
35-140 mm (4×)
f/2.8-5.5
DiG!C II 2.5"
173,000
SD, MMC NB-5L 90.4 × 56.5 × 26.4 165 g Introduce Image stabilisation[28]
Digital IXUS PowerShot Digital ELPH IXY Digital Canon model Release date Sensor
res., size
Lens (35 mm equiv.) zoom, aperture Digital zoom Image processor LCD screen size, pixels Memory Battery Dimensions
W×H×D (mm)
Weight (-batt.) Photo Notes
850 IS SD800 IS 900 IS PC1209 14 Sep 2006 7.1 MP 3072×2304
1/2.5"
28-105 mm (3.8×)
f/2.8-5.8
DiG!C III 2.5"
207,000
SD, SDHC, MMC NB-5L 89.5 × 58.0 × 25.1 150 g Introduce DiG!C III image processor, ISO 1600, face detection, SDHC memory card[29]
900 Ti SD900 1000 PC1206 14 Sep 2006 10.0 MP 3648×2736
1/1.8"
37-111 mm (3×)
f/2.8-4.9
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[30]
70 SD1000 10 PC1228 22 Feb 2007 7.1 MP 3072×2304
1/2.5"
35-105 mm (3×)
f/2.8-4.9
DiG!C III 2.5"
230,000
SD, SDHC, MMC NB-4L 85.9 × 53.5 × 19.4 125 g Red eye correction, black/silver case options
(black version tribute to the original
IXUS/IXY/ELPH APS camera introduced in 1996)[31]
75 SD750 90 PC1227 22 Feb 2007 7.1 MP 3072×2304
1/2.5"
35-105 mm (3×)
f/2.8-4.9
DiG!C III 3.0"
230,000
SD, SDHC, MMC NB-4L 91.6 × 56.8 × 19.6 130 g [32]
950 IS SD850 IS 810 IS PC1235 7 May 2007 8.0 MP 3264×2448
1/2.5"
35-140 mm (4×)
f/2.8-4.9
DiG!C III 2.5"
230,000
SD, SDHC,
MMC, MMC+, HC MMC+
NB-5L 90.4 × 56.5 × 26.4 165 g [33]
860 IS SD870 IS 910 IS PC1249 20 Aug 2007 8.0 MP 3264×2448
1/2.5"
28-105 mm (3.8×)
f/2.8-5.8
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[34]
960 IS SD950 IS 2000 IS PC1248 20 Aug 2007 12.1 MP 4000×3000
1/1.7"
36-133 mm (3.7×)
f/2.8-5.8
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[35]
80 IS SD1100 IS 20 IS PC1271 24 Jan 2008 8.0 MP 3264×2448
1/2.5"
38-114 mm (3×)
f/2.8-4.9
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[36]
85 IS SD770 IS 25 IS PC1262 13 Mar 2008 10.0 MP 3648×2736
1/2.3"
35-105mm (3×)
f/2.8-4.9
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[37]
90 IS SD790 IS 95 IS PC1261 13 Mar 2008 10.0 MP 3648×2736
1/2.3"
35-105mm (3×)
f/2.8-4.9
DiG!C III 3.0"
230,000
SD, SDHC,
MMC, MMC+, HC MMC+
NB-5L 91.6 × 56.8 × 20.9 155 g   [38]
970 IS SD890 IS 820 IS PC1266 13 Mar 2008 10.0 MP 3648×2736
1/2.3"
37-185 mm (5×)
f/3.2-f5.7
DiG!C III 2.5"
230,000
SD, SDHC,
MMC, MMC+, HC MMC+
NB-5L 95.4 × 57.3 × 27.4 155 g Introduce 5× zoom[39]
Digital IXUS PowerShot Digital ELPH IXY Digital Canon model Release date Sensor
res., size
Lens (35 mm equiv.) zoom, aperture Digital zoom Image processor LCD screen size, pixels Memory Battery Dimensions
W×H×D (mm)
Weight (-batt.) Photo Notes
870 IS SD880 IS 920 IS PC1308 17 Sep 2008 10.0 MP 3648×2736
1/2.3"
28-112 mm (4×)
f/2.8-5.8
DiG!C 4 3.0"
230,000
SD, SDHC,
MMC, MMC+, HC MMC+
NB-5L 93.8 × 56.8 × 23.6 155 g   DiG!C 4 image processor; gold/silver case options[40]
980 IS SD990 IS 3000 IS   17 Sep 2008 14.7 MP 4416×3312
1/1.7"
36-133 mm (3.7×)
f/2.8-5.8
DiG!C 4 2.5"
230,000
SD, SDHC,
MMC, MMC+, HC MMC+
NB-5L 96.7 × 62.2 × 27.9 160 g   Introduce basic manual control aperture/shutter priority[41]
95 IS SD1200 IS 110 IS   18 Feb 2009 10.0 MP 3648×2736
1/2.3"
35-105 mm (3×)
f/2.8-4.9
DiG!C 4 2.5"
230,000
SD, SDHC,
MMC, MMC+, HC MMC+
NB-6L 88.5 × 54.8 × 21.8 120 g   [42]
100 IS SD780 IS 210 IS   18 Feb 2009 12.1 MP 4000×3000
1/2.3"
33-100 mm (3×)
f/3.2-5.8
DiG!C 4 2.5"
230,000
SD, SDHC,
MMC, MMC+, HC MMC+
NB-4L 87.0 × 54.5 × 18.4 115 g   [43]
110 IS SD960 IS 510 IS   18 Feb 2009 12.1 MP 4000×3000
1/2.3"
28-112 mm (4×)
f/2.8-5.8
DiG!C 4 2.8" 16:9
230,000
SD, SDHC,
MMC, MMC+, HC MMC+
NB-4L 97.9 × 54.1 × 22.1 145 g   [44]
990 IS SD970 IS 830 IS   18 Feb 2009 12.1 MP 4000×3000
1/2.3"
37-185 mm (5×)
f/3.2-5.7
DiG!C 4 3.0"
230,000
SD, SDHC,
MMC, MMC+, HC MMC+
NB-5L 94.8 × 56.8 × 26.3 160 g   [45]

[edit] 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 [3]
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 [4]

[edit] Accessories

  • Ixus: AW-PS200 all-weather enclosure [5]
  • 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

[edit] 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 fix[46] available which pretty much amounts to taking the internal and external battery out at the same time in order to reset the camera. Update: Canon has acknowledged this issue and will repair free of charge. Go to the Canon web site for your region (e.g. http://canon.ca/english/index-customersupport.asp for Canada) and click on the Powershot Digital Camera link on the left hand side. Look for Service Notice: PowerShot S400 CF Card Error.
  • 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 [47] [48]on 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 [49] [50].

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.

[edit] External links

[edit] Sample galleries

[edit] Notes

Note 1: The PC1001 was marketed as "Digital IXUS," "IXY Digital" and "PowerShot S100 Digital ELPH."

[edit] References

  1. ^ Canon S10 Review: 1. Intro: Digital Photography Review
  2. ^ Canon Digital Ixus / S100 Review: 1. Intro: Digital Photography Review
  3. ^ Canon announce Digital Ixus / S100 Elph: Digital Photography Review
  4. ^ DCRP Review: Canon PowerShot S100 Digital ELPH
  5. ^ Canon Digital IXUS 300 (DPReview)
  6. ^ CHDK Wiki (wikia.com)
  7. ^ http://www.dpreview.com/news/0005/00051701canonixus_announce.asp
  8. ^ http://www.dpreview.com/news/0102/01021104canonixus300.asp
  9. ^ http://www.dpreview.com/news/0105/01051001canonixusv.asp
  10. ^ http://www.canon-europe.com/For_Home/Product_Finder/Cameras/Digital_Camera/IXUS/Digital_IXUS_v2/index.asp
  11. ^ http://www.canon-europe.com/For_Home/Product_Finder/Cameras/Digital_Camera/IXUS/Digital_IXUS_330/index.asp
  12. ^ http://www.canon-europe.com/For_Home/Product_Finder/Cameras/Digital_Camera/IXUS/Digital_IXUS_v3/index.asp?specs=1
  13. ^ http://www.canon-europe.com/For_Home/Product_Finder/Cameras/Digital_Camera/IXUS/Digital_IXUS_400/index.asp?specs=1
  14. ^ http://www.canon-europe.com/For_Home/Product_Finder/Cameras/Digital_Camera/IXUS/Digital_IXUS_430/index.asp?specs=1
  15. ^ http://www.canon-europe.com/For_Home/Product_Finder/Cameras/Digital_Camera/IXUS/Digital_IXUS_500/index.asp?specs=1
  16. ^ http://www.canon.com/camera-museum/camera/digital/data/2004_ixy-d500white.html
  17. ^ http://www.canon-europe.com/For_Home/Product_Finder/Cameras/Digital_Camera/IXUS/Digital_IXUS_II/index.asp?specs=1
  18. ^ http://www.canon-europe.com/For_Home/Product_Finder/Cameras/Digital_Camera/IXUS/Digital_IXUS_IIs/index.asp?specs=1
  19. ^ http://www.canon-europe.com/For_Home/Product_Finder/Cameras/Digital_Camera/IXUS/Digital_IXUS_30/index.asp?specs=1
  20. ^ http://www.canon-europe.com/For_Home/Product_Finder/Cameras/Digital_Camera/IXUS/Digital_IXUS_40/index.asp?specs=1
  21. ^ http://www.canon-europe.com/For_Home/Product_Finder/Cameras/Digital_Camera/IXUS/Digital_IXUS_50/index.asp?specs=1
  22. ^ http://www.canon-europe.com/For_Home/Product_Finder/Cameras/Digital_Camera/IXUS/Digital_IXUS_700/index.asp?specs=1
  23. ^ http://www.canon-europe.com/For_Home/Product_Finder/Cameras/Digital_Camera/IXUS/Digital_IXUS_55/index.asp?specs=1
  24. ^ http://www.canon-europe.com/For_Home/Product_Finder/Cameras/Digital_Camera/IXUS/Digital_IXUS_750/index.asp?specs=1
  25. ^ http://www.canon-europe.com/For_Home/Product_Finder/Cameras/Digital_Camera/IXUS/IXUS_Wireless/index.asp?specs=1
  26. ^ http://www.canon-europe.com/For_Home/Product_Finder/Cameras/Digital_Camera/IXUS/Digital_IXUS_60/index.asp?specs=1
  27. ^ http://www.canon-europe.com/For_Home/Product_Finder/Cameras/Digital_Camera/IXUS/Digital_IXUS_65/index.asp?specs=1
  28. ^ http://www.canon-europe.com/For_Home/Product_Finder/Cameras/Digital_Camera/IXUS/Digital_IXUS_800_IS/index.asp?specs=1
  29. ^ http://www.canon-europe.com/For_Home/Product_Finder/Cameras/Digital_Camera/IXUS/Digital_IXUS_850_IS/index.asp?specs=1
  30. ^ http://www.canon-europe.com/For_Home/Product_Finder/Cameras/Digital_Camera/IXUS/Digital_IXUS_900_Ti/index.asp?specs=1
  31. ^ http://www.canon-europe.com/For_Home/Product_Finder/Cameras/Digital_Camera/IXUS/Digital_IXUS_70/index.asp?specs=1
  32. ^ http://www.canon-europe.com/For_Home/Product_Finder/Cameras/Digital_Camera/IXUS/Digital_IXUS_75/index.asp?specs=1
  33. ^ http://www.canon-europe.com/For_Home/Product_Finder/Cameras/Digital_Camera/IXUS/Digital_IXUS_950_IS/index.asp?specs=1
  34. ^ http://www.canon-europe.com/For_Home/Product_Finder/Cameras/Digital_Camera/IXUS/Digital_IXUS_860_IS/index.asp?specs=1
  35. ^ http://www.canon-europe.com/For_Home/Product_Finder/Cameras/Digital_Camera/IXUS/Digital_IXUS_960_IS/index.asp?specs=1
  36. ^ http://www.canon-europe.com/For_Home/Product_Finder/Cameras/Digital_Camera/IXUS/Digital_IXUS_80_IS/index.asp?specs=1
  37. ^ http://www.canon-europe.com/For_Home/Product_Finder/Cameras/Digital_Camera/IXUS/Digital_IXUS_85_IS/index.asp?specs=1
  38. ^ http://www.canon-europe.com/For_Home/Product_Finder/Cameras/Digital_Camera/IXUS/Digital_IXUS_90_IS/index.asp?specs=1
  39. ^ http://www.canon-europe.com/For_Home/Product_Finder/Cameras/Digital_Camera/IXUS/Digital_IXUS_970_IS/index.asp?specs=1
  40. ^ http://www.canon-europe.com/For_Home/Product_Finder/Cameras/Digital_Camera/IXUS/Digital_IXUS_870_IS/index.asp?specs=1
  41. ^ http://www.canon-europe.com/For_Home/Product_Finder/Cameras/Digital_Camera/IXUS/Digital_IXUS_980_IS/index.asp?specs=1
  42. ^ http://www.canon-europe.com/For_Home/Product_Finder/Cameras/Digital_Camera/IXUS/Digital_IXUS_95_IS/index.asp?specs=1
  43. ^ http://www.canon-europe.com/For_Home/Product_Finder/Cameras/Digital_Camera/IXUS/Digital_IXUS_100_IS/index.asp?specs=1
  44. ^ http://www.canon-europe.com/For_Home/Product_Finder/Cameras/Digital_Camera/IXUS/Digital_IXUS_110_IS/index.asp?specs=1
  45. ^ http://www.canon-europe.com/For_Home/Product_Finder/Cameras/Digital_Camera/IXUS/Digital_IXUS_990_IS/index.asp?specs=1
  46. ^ Fixing the ‘Memory card error’ on the Canon IXUS 400/S3 Will's Web Miscellany (blog post)
  47. ^ Faulty Sony CCDs Fail in Dozens of Cameras? (Geoff Duncan, Digital Trends, 27 Oct 2005)
  48. ^ About images on LCD (revised) (Canon in South & Southeast Asia official notice)
  49. ^ [1]
  50. ^ [2]
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