Typical price: £180
What is it: Charming 10-megapixel compact with image stabilisation
What we think: It's a well-made compact that's definitely worth its premium price tag
Canon Digital IXUS 85 IS Full Specification
General
| Form factor | Compact |
|---|---|
| Size (W x H x D) | 86 x 54 x 20 mm |
| Weight | 130 g |
| Battery type | Lithium-Ion NB-5L |
| Included accessories | 32 MB SD card |
Main Features
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels |
|---|---|
| Optical sensor type | CCD |
| Optical sensor size | 1/2.3 in. |
| Light sensitivity | ISO 80 ,100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 |
| Digital zoom | 4 x |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1500 s |
| Min shutter speed | 15 s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.4 fps |
| Exposure metering | Evaluative (linked to Face Detection AF frame), centre-weighted average, spot (centre) |
| Exposure compensation | ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps |
| Still image format | JPEG (EXIF 2.2) |
| Digital video format | 640 x 480 @ 30/1/0.5 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps, 160 x 120 @ 15 fps |
Lens Systems
| Auto focus | AiAF TTL 9-point (with face detection) |
|---|---|
| Lens type | Zoom |
| Focal length | 6.2-18.6 mm |
| Equivalent 35mm focal length | 35-105 mm |
| Interchangeable lens | No |
| Focus adjustment | Automatic, Manual |
| Focus zones | 9 |
| Min focus range | 30 mm |
| Lens aperture | F/2.8-4.9 |
| Optical zoom | 3 x |
| Zoom adjustment | Motorised |
Camera Flash
| Flash type | Built-in |
|---|---|
| External flash terminal | None |
| Flash modes | FE Lock, Slow |
| Red-eye reduction | Yes |
| Effective flash range | 3.5-5.0 m |
Viewfinder / Display
| Viewfinder type | Optical |
|---|---|
| Display mounting | Fixed |
| Display size | 64 mm |
| Display resolution | 230,000 pixels |
Memory / Storage
| Expansion slots | SD/SDHC/MMC card |
|---|
Additional Features
| Self timer | Yes |
|---|---|
| Self timer delay | 2 or 10 sec |
| Remote control | No |
| Microphone | Yes |
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