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Canon PowerShot SD870 IS

One of two new additions to Canon's ultracompact Elph series, the Canon PowerShot SD870 IS is nearly identical to the existing SD800 IS, but adds updated face-detection and optical image stabilization features, a small increase in resolution, and a 230,000 3-inch LCD. The SD870 IS makes room for the large screen by eliminating the earlier model's optical viewfinder and using a slightly different control layout. And like the SD800 IS, the SD870 IS sports a wide f/2.8-f/5.8 28mm-105mm (35mm camera equivalent) 3.8x zoom lens. However, the new model offers three OIS modes, including a panning option. The $399.99 SD870 IS will be available in September with a silver finish. Black detailing (shown here) is optional.

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