CAMERA COMPARISONS
Canon SD1000 vs SD1100 IS: Stabilization, Size and Accessories
Compatibility details are based on manufacturer documentation. How we check ↗
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The SD1100 IS adds optical stabilization and an 8MP sensor. The SD1000 has a slimmer body and a slightly wider starting view. Both are CCD cameras using NB-4L batteries and SD/SDHC cards; condition and the included kit still matter.
Find my camera’s parts ↗The documented differences.
If two examples are equally sound and similarly priced, the SD1100 IS offers optical stabilization. Choose the SD1000 if its smaller depth, square body or 35mm starting view matters more to you. The SD1100 starts at 38mm and reaches 114mm; the SD1000 covers 35–105mm. These are different framing options, not a guarantee that either camera makes better photographs.
| Camera | Year | Sensor / effective resolution | Optical zoom / equivalent lens | Stabilization | Body (W × H × D) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon PowerShot SD1000 | 2007 | 1/2.5-inch CCD · 7.1MP | 3× · 35–105 mm | No optical stabilization | 85.9 × 53.5 × 19.4 mm |
| Canon PowerShot SD1100 IS | 2008 | 1/2.5-inch CCD · 8MP | 3× · 38–114 mm | Optical (lens-shift) | 86.8 × 54.8 × 22 mm |
Years are manufacturer market/launch years. Focal lengths are 35mm-equivalent values. Fixed-screen descriptions are checked against manufacturer rear-view diagrams. This is a comparison of documented features, not a hands-on image-quality test.
Compare the complete kit.
Read the exact codes before counting an included accessory as useful. Both cameras may share a battery family while their cable or charger details still need checking.
| Camera | Battery | Charger / adapter | Card format | Photo-transfer reader |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon PowerShot SD1000 | NB-4L | CB-2LV | SD / SDHC | SD card reader |
| Canon PowerShot SD1100 IS | NB-4L | CB-2LV | SD / SDHC | SD card reader |
Make a kit checklist for Canon PowerShot SD1000 · Make a kit checklist for Canon PowerShot SD1100 IS
These cameras use their documented external battery chargers. Their data cables copy photographs; they do not charge the battery inside the camera.
Look at real photographs.
Canon PowerShot SD1000: open the credited sample gallery ↗
Canon PowerShot SD1100 IS: open the credited sample gallery ↗
Each gallery links its camera metadata, photographer and license. The pictures were made by different photographers in different conditions and may have been edited. Use them to explore examples, not as a controlled side-by-side test or a promise of a particular color or flash look.
Check the actual camera before choosing.
- Ask for a new original photograph and a demonstration of shooting and playback.
- Try focus, flash, zoom, buttons and the battery/card door.
- Include the cost of any missing battery, charger, supported card and reader.
- Check the return terms and what the seller has actually tested.
Use the complete used-camera checklist ↗ and build a phone-transfer checklist before deciding. This article does not assert current prices or stock.
Manufacturer references
Open an exact-model guide for its battery, charger and card details, or check the original manufacturer references below.
- Canon Camera Museum — PowerShot SD1000 / DIGITAL IXUS 70 / IXY DIGITAL 10
Marketed March 2007; effective pixels; CCD sensor; lens; LCD; physical specifications
- Canon 2007 PowerShot full-line brochure
PowerShot SD1000 feature page, PDF p.8 (printed p.14); comparative lens specification chart, PDF p.29
- Canon Camera Museum — PowerShot SD1100 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 80 IS / IXY DIGITAL 20 IS
Marketed March 2008; effective pixels; sensor; lens; Image Stabilization; LCD Monitor; dimensions
- Canon SD1000 camera user guide
Package contents; battery charging; compatible memory cards; system map and optional accessories
- Canon SD1100 IS camera user guide
Package contents; battery charging; compatible memory cards; system map and optional accessories
- Canon SD1000 system map
Battery, charger and interface cable