At a glance
| Specification | A590 IS | SD1000 DIGITAL ELPH |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2008 | 2007 |
| Megapixels | 8.0 MP effective | 7.1 MP effective |
| Sensor | 1/2.5-inch CCD | 1/2.5 inch type CCD |
| Lens | 5.8-23.2mm f/2.6-5.5; 35-140mm equiv. | 5.8-17.4mm, 35-105mm equivalent |
| Memory card | SD, SDHC, MultiMediaCard, MMCplus, HC MMCplus | SDHC / SD / MMC |
| Maximum card | Up to 32GB (SDHC) | Up to 32GB (SDHC) |
| Battery | 2x AA batteries (NiMH rechargeable recommended) | NB-4L |
| Dimensions | 94.3 × 64.7 × 40.8 mm | 85.9 × 53.5 × 19.4 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 175 g (body only, without battery and card) | Approx. 125 g (body only, without battery and card) |
Which one should you choose?
Choose Canon PowerShot A590 IS if AA convenience and a 35–140mm-equivalent lens are your priorities.
Choose Canon PowerShot SD1000 DIGITAL ELPH if a 125 g, 19.4 mm-thin NB-4L pocket body matters more.
The A590 IS gives the easier battery story and longer reach; the SD1000 gives the smaller metal-pocket format.
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