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Canon Ivy REC Outdoor Camera Stone

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Stone
Color Stone
Video Capture Resolution FHD 1080p
Water Resistance Level Waterproof
Connectivity Technology Wi-Fi
Brand Canon

About this item

  • Light and Compact Waterproof (6.6 ft.*) and Shockproof (6.6 ft.**) outdoor camera
  • 13.0 Megapixel CMOS Sensor
  • Full HD 1080p video up to 60 fps***.
  • Built-in clip easily attaches to clothing, backpacks and more for convenient portability.
  • Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to connect to compatible mobile devices with the dedicated Canon Mini Cam app****.
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    Take pics with it. Record video with it. Clip it and move on to your next adventure. The IVY REC lets you capture the excitement on every journey you take with a compact design and built-in clip to attach to your backpack, belt loop and more so it’s always where you need it. Capture great images with the 13.0 megapixel sensor. Create fun videos with Full HD up to 60 fps*. It’s waterproof** so the elements can be part of the picture, and shockproof*** so being daring can be, too. And with Bluetooth® and built-in Wi-Fi®****, you can connect to a compatible smartphone or tablet and transfer your content with the free Canon Mini Cam app, making it easy to share everything you’ve experienced with everyone you want.

    Customer reviews

    4 out of 5 stars
    4 out of 5
    355 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the appeal of the digital camera, mentioning it's fun and capable. They also appreciate the size, and waterproofness. However, some complain about the ease of use, craftsmanship, and image quality. They say the app is cumbersome and hard to use, the camera works nicely but doesn't play well with its application, and the quality of the pictures taken is disappointing. Customers also have issues with the screen. They disagree on image quality, and quality.

    AI-generated from the text of customer reviews

    6 customers mention6 positive0 negative

    Customers find the appeal of the digital camera to be fun, capable, and interesting. They also say it's a good product for kids, and addictive.

    "...other than that it’s a fun, sturdy little camera that works well for what we need. We take it when we don’t want to carry our phones...." Read more

    "...It really is just a toy, but a fun and capable toy. So why did Canon come up with this gizmo?..." Read more

    "The basic idea of this camera is very appealing. Its small, tough, and waterproof, and is quick and easy to operate...." Read more

    "...Yes, the app allows viewing etc.. Seems like a very interesting concept!" Read more

    5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the size of the digital camera. They mention that it is small, compact, and lightweight. Some appreciate the slim and sleek design.

    "...Right? No.It's small, it's light but it's not really waterproof. The manual says that it shouldn't be used in salt water! OOPS!..." Read more

    "The basic idea of this camera is very appealing. Its small, tough, and waterproof, and is quick and easy to operate...." Read more

    "Pros.The camera design is slim and nice to look at.Cons...." Read more

    "...Good resolution. It's heavier and larger than I expected, but pretty compact...." Read more

    5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the waterproofness of the digital camera. They mention that it has great battery life.

    "It's an $80 camera that is small and waterproof? Right? No.It's small, it's light but it's not really waterproof...." Read more

    "...It’s a real camera that’s waterproof and shock proof and is very light weight...." Read more

    "...Its small, tough, and waterproof, and is quick and easy to operate...." Read more

    "It’s waterproof and has great battery life. Ours went over a waterfall. But the video quality is poor. Nothing you would want to use." Read more

    20 customers mention10 positive10 negative

    Customers are mixed about the image quality of the digital camera. Some mention that it takes great pictures, has good resolution, and is a cute little camera. Others say that if the image is not good, no one will buy this camera, the photos are pretty lifeless in terms of color and contrast, and the resolution is low.

    "...We take it when we don’t want to carry our phones. The pictures are pretty good- mostly for outdoor use as the lighting in homes makes it blurry...." Read more

    "...Even with lot's of light the photos are mediocre.So the camera won't take the place of your phone camera...." Read more

    "...For this price, this is the best camera ever. The picture quality is much better than other cameras in this price range...." Read more

    "...Takes great pics." Read more

    13 customers mention8 positive5 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the quality of the digital camera. Some mention that it provides great quality, works nicely, and is well-made. However, others say that it is cheap, provides low quality, and a waste of money.

    "...other than that it’s a fun, sturdy little camera that works well for what we need. We take it when we don’t want to carry our phones...." Read more

    "This product is a waste of money... you need an app to view the pictures, and the app is cumbersome and hard to use...." Read more

    "...For this price, this is the best camera ever. The picture quality is much better than other cameras in this price range...." Read more

    "...It appears to be well made, and all the switches and dials seem to work as they should...." Read more

    10 customers mention0 positive10 negative

    Customers find the app cumbersome and hard to use. They also say the camera works nicely but does not play well with its application. Customers also mention that the software for the iPhone only partly works.

    "...Always tries to reconnect, and it doesn’t always work. But it’s easy enough to just take out the SD card...." Read more

    "...I had no problem inserting the SD card. The app is worthless, but I can work around that." Read more

    "...It is too easy to select that function when trying to engage one of the image capture modes...." Read more

    "...Very frustrating experience." Read more

    6 customers mention0 positive6 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the craftsmanship of the digital camera. They mention that it's not very useful, glitchy, and lagging. They also say that the camera and software are disappointing, and the memory slot does not allow insertion of a card.

    "...it is almost the size of a small Canon point and shoot and performs far worse...." Read more

    "...Cons.The camera does not give you any feedback as to the quality of the pictures taken or even how many pictures can be further taken...." Read more

    "...Just not very useful, when my phone will perform all the same functions easier & less complications." Read more

    "...Very glitchy and lagging. Very disappointed." Read more

    5 customers mention0 positive5 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the screen of the digital camera. They mention that there is no screen or viewfinder, so one must experiment with the window to see. They also say that there's no pre-view screen and no eyehole to look through.

    "...There is no screen or viewfinder so one must experiment with the “window” to see what will or will not be..." Read more

    "...The lens is super wide angle. I am not sure I like the lack of a viewfinder. The idea of using a carabiner is cute, but not so sure...." Read more

    "...reason why I’m not giving this five stars is because there’s no eyehole to look through it’s kind of awkward but that’s just my fault I didn’t read..." Read more

    "There is no view finder. can't review pic's unless you plug Sim card into computer, phone or other device...." Read more

    Basically a rugged toy camera -- Will appeal to the younger generations
    3 Stars
    Basically a rugged toy camera -- Will appeal to the younger generations
    Canon Ivy Rec Outdoor CameraI have not been paid for this review nor am I affiliated with Canon or any camera or phone manufacturer in any way.Why this camera?Well, I bought the Canon Ivy Rec for fun. At a cost of only $130 I was thinking it was little more than a toy, and maybe that’s the best way to look at this little gizmo. It basically seems to be a phone camera but without the phone. For this reason I don’t think the Ivy Rec can compete with today’s real pocket cameras, and I hope my reason for saying this will be clear from the rest of this review.Consideration of other reviewers’ comments:One reviewer reported that he couldn't get the micro SD card into the slot. Admittedly it's not easy to do, but it can be done. I found that after putting the card in and pulling it out a few times, it became distinctly easier. The label on the card should be facing the subject you are photographing, and I found that the card will not go in the wrong way.First, the obvious positive stuff:This little camera isn't “cheap junk” or even just "junk" as two reviewers have indicated. It appears to be well made, and all the switches and dials seem to work as they should. It’s a real camera that’s waterproof and shock proof and is very light weight. As for all the features such as 1080p video, wi-fi and Bluetooth connectivity, etc., these can all be found in the camera’s description on Amazon and other sites.Now, the obvious negative stuff:>> There is no screen or viewfinder so one must experiment with the “window” to see what will or will not be in the shot. I found this to be perhaps the most challenging feature of this camera, and I’m still not comfortable with it. Still, it’s obviously something that can be mastered with time and practice.>> Moreover, without a screen there’s no way to review your shot. If the camera is in touch with your smart phone via the Canon Mini Cam App, you can review your shot on your phone. But if you’ve got your phone fired up and working, why not just take the picture with your phone? I don’t see the sense in this.>> The shutter release is hard to press, and I struggled with it quite a bit at first. I imagine this has something to do with it being waterproof. The force necessary to release the shutter, combined with the camera’s very light weight, makes it hard to hold the camera steady when shooting a still image. (This is a common complaint about lightweight pocket cameras in general.) I find I have to make a concerted effort to stay very still, otherwise the image is blurry. So far maybe only 2 out of 3 shots are usable. Again, I expect this to improve with practice.Image Quality:Ordinary people (not professionals or serious enthusiasts) usually want to know about image quality and portability, and almost nothing else. If the image quality is not good, no one will buy this camera. It hasn’t been out long enough for the experts to critique its performance in this area, but in the next few months expect to see a lot about that. So far I am satisfied with the image quality I am getting on my new “toy.”But don’t look at this camera as competing in any meaningful way with high-end pocket cameras such as Canon G7X or any cameras in the Canon “G” line. At best, this camera can compete with cell phone cameras and low-end or obsolete pocket cameras such as Canon SD1400IS (release date 2010). One review I read suggested that the Ivy Rec would probably not appeal to the professional photographer! Really?The Ivy Rec has a 13-megapixel CMOS sensor whose published resolution according to Nerd Techy is 4,128 x 3,096 pixels. Nerd Techy also says this is the same resolution as the Samsung Galaxy S7. The sample image I include here is 4,160 x 3,120 pixels which is 12.979 megapixels, exactly as advertised. How does this resolution compare with some “real” but lower-end Canon pocket cameras? Well, the Canon PowerShot S110 (release date 2012) is an excellent pocket camera with a 12-megapixel sensor. Also with a 12-megapixel sensor is the Canon PowerShot ELPH 300 HS (release date 2011). The iPhone8 camera also has 12 megapixels. I mention these particular cameras because I own all of them and can attest to their excellent performance.However, at this writing I haven’t been able to find any specs on the physical dimensions of the sensor of the Ivy Rec, although Nerd Techy hints that it is bigger than the iPhone sensors. This is an issue because 13 megapixels crammed onto a very small sensor will not produce the quality of images that those same megapixels will produce on a larger sensor, and the sensors in smart phones are notoriously small. The iPhone8 has a 4.8 x 3.6mm sensor, whereas the “G” line of Canon cameras has a 12.8 x 9.6mm sensor. The sensor area of the “G” cameras is over 7 times as great as that of the iPhone8’s sensor. But it’s more than just sensor dimensions because processors differ as to how well the image is rendered. Canon’s DIGIC processor is usually credited with producing Canon’s great color rendition, but nothing is said about the processor in Canon’s Ivy Rec camera.I also haven’t been able to find out about the lens on the Ivy Rec. The iPhone8 has a fast 1.8 lens making it very good in low light situations and for blurred background in portraits. It will be interesting to see the specs on the Ivy Rec lens when that information becomes available.Bottom Line:So is the Canon Ivy Rec worth $130? Well, not surprisingly it depends on what you want to do with your camera. If dangling something cute on your backpack appeals to you, then “yes.” If weight and simplicity of operation are your most important considerations, then maybe “yes.” If shooting underwater is a priority, then a definite “yes.” If ruggedness and durability are important, then again “yes.” But if image quality and features are important to you, the Ivy Rec is probably a bad choice. Still, you might think that for only $130 what could be better? Well, how about the 20 megapixel Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 with IS and 8x zoom (release date 2016)? It’s a better camera in almost every way yet sells for only $117 or less. The only places it fails to match or better the Ivy Rec is lack of connectivity and limitation to 720p video.I see the Canon Ivy Rec as a cute toy camera whose audience will probably be kids and teens who love to shoot video and share pictures while cutting up at pool parties and on the beach. Filming underwater antics of your friends seems like a fun thing to do, and if you happen to drop the thing in the ocean or the pool nothing bad happens. Drop it in the sand, and again the camera’s fine. It really is just a toy, but a fun and capable toy. So why did Canon come up with this gizmo? Well, people (and especially young people) are no longer buying pocket cameras; they rely almost 100% on their smart phone cameras for pictures and videos. Canon knows this, and as I’ve lamented in another camera review on Amazon, small point-and-shoot cameras will soon be gone. So maybe Canon thought that a cute but rugged toy camera will actually appeal to the younger generation who don’t want to risk damaging their cell phones. Fine, but from my senior citizen perspective, the Canon Ivy Rec rates no better than 3 stars.
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    Great camera! My spouse and I love the outdoors and we don’t always want to have our phones on us. I’ve read some reviews about needing your phone to activate the camera, and how it’s bad quality but I don’t agree! This camera, if used outside provides GREAT quality. This doesn’t replace a real quality camera, but for hikes and backpacking trips, it works WONDERS.

    Definitely could use some improvements with its accompanying app as it is a little glitchy. Always tries to reconnect, and it doesn’t always work. But it’s easy enough to just take out the SD card. other than that it’s a fun, sturdy little camera that works well for what we need. We take it when we don’t want to carry our phones. The pictures are pretty good- mostly for outdoor use as the lighting in homes makes it blurry. Awesome camera
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    Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2019
    Canon Ivy Rec Outdoor Camera
    I have not been paid for this review nor am I affiliated with Canon or any camera or phone manufacturer in any way.

    Why this camera?
    Well, I bought the Canon Ivy Rec for fun. At a cost of only $130 I was thinking it was little more than a toy, and maybe that’s the best way to look at this little gizmo. It basically seems to be a phone camera but without the phone. For this reason I don’t think the Ivy Rec can compete with today’s real pocket cameras, and I hope my reason for saying this will be clear from the rest of this review.

    Consideration of other reviewers’ comments:
    One reviewer reported that he couldn't get the micro SD card into the slot. Admittedly it's not easy to do, but it can be done. I found that after putting the card in and pulling it out a few times, it became distinctly easier. The label on the card should be facing the subject you are photographing, and I found that the card will not go in the wrong way.

    First, the obvious positive stuff:
    This little camera isn't “cheap junk” or even just "junk" as two reviewers have indicated. It appears to be well made, and all the switches and dials seem to work as they should. It’s a real camera that’s waterproof and shock proof and is very light weight. As for all the features such as 1080p video, wi-fi and Bluetooth connectivity, etc., these can all be found in the camera’s description on Amazon and other sites.

    Now, the obvious negative stuff:
    >> There is no screen or viewfinder so one must experiment with the “window” to see what will or will not be in the shot. I found this to be perhaps the most challenging feature of this camera, and I’m still not comfortable with it. Still, it’s obviously something that can be mastered with time and practice.

    >> Moreover, without a screen there’s no way to review your shot. If the camera is in touch with your smart phone via the Canon Mini Cam App, you can review your shot on your phone. But if you’ve got your phone fired up and working, why not just take the picture with your phone? I don’t see the sense in this.

    >> The shutter release is hard to press, and I struggled with it quite a bit at first. I imagine this has something to do with it being waterproof. The force necessary to release the shutter, combined with the camera’s very light weight, makes it hard to hold the camera steady when shooting a still image. (This is a common complaint about lightweight pocket cameras in general.) I find I have to make a concerted effort to stay very still, otherwise the image is blurry. So far maybe only 2 out of 3 shots are usable. Again, I expect this to improve with practice.

    Image Quality:
    Ordinary people (not professionals or serious enthusiasts) usually want to know about image quality and portability, and almost nothing else. If the image quality is not good, no one will buy this camera. It hasn’t been out long enough for the experts to critique its performance in this area, but in the next few months expect to see a lot about that. So far I am satisfied with the image quality I am getting on my new “toy.”

    But don’t look at this camera as competing in any meaningful way with high-end pocket cameras such as Canon G7X or any cameras in the Canon “G” line. At best, this camera can compete with cell phone cameras and low-end or obsolete pocket cameras such as Canon SD1400IS (release date 2010). One review I read suggested that the Ivy Rec would probably not appeal to the professional photographer! Really?

    The Ivy Rec has a 13-megapixel CMOS sensor whose published resolution according to Nerd Techy is 4,128 x 3,096 pixels. Nerd Techy also says this is the same resolution as the Samsung Galaxy S7. The sample image I include here is 4,160 x 3,120 pixels which is 12.979 megapixels, exactly as advertised. How does this resolution compare with some “real” but lower-end Canon pocket cameras? Well, the Canon PowerShot S110 (release date 2012) is an excellent pocket camera with a 12-megapixel sensor. Also with a 12-megapixel sensor is the Canon PowerShot ELPH 300 HS (release date 2011). The iPhone8 camera also has 12 megapixels. I mention these particular cameras because I own all of them and can attest to their excellent performance.

    However, at this writing I haven’t been able to find any specs on the physical dimensions of the sensor of the Ivy Rec, although Nerd Techy hints that it is bigger than the iPhone sensors. This is an issue because 13 megapixels crammed onto a very small sensor will not produce the quality of images that those same megapixels will produce on a larger sensor, and the sensors in smart phones are notoriously small. The iPhone8 has a 4.8 x 3.6mm sensor, whereas the “G” line of Canon cameras has a 12.8 x 9.6mm sensor. The sensor area of the “G” cameras is over 7 times as great as that of the iPhone8’s sensor. But it’s more than just sensor dimensions because processors differ as to how well the image is rendered. Canon’s DIGIC processor is usually credited with producing Canon’s great color rendition, but nothing is said about the processor in Canon’s Ivy Rec camera.

    I also haven’t been able to find out about the lens on the Ivy Rec. The iPhone8 has a fast 1.8 lens making it very good in low light situations and for blurred background in portraits. It will be interesting to see the specs on the Ivy Rec lens when that information becomes available.

    Bottom Line:
    So is the Canon Ivy Rec worth $130? Well, not surprisingly it depends on what you want to do with your camera. If dangling something cute on your backpack appeals to you, then “yes.” If weight and simplicity of operation are your most important considerations, then maybe “yes.” If shooting underwater is a priority, then a definite “yes.” If ruggedness and durability are important, then again “yes.” But if image quality and features are important to you, the Ivy Rec is probably a bad choice. Still, you might think that for only $130 what could be better? Well, how about the 20 megapixel Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 with IS and 8x zoom (release date 2016)? It’s a better camera in almost every way yet sells for only $117 or less. The only places it fails to match or better the Ivy Rec is lack of connectivity and limitation to 720p video.

    I see the Canon Ivy Rec as a cute toy camera whose audience will probably be kids and teens who love to shoot video and share pictures while cutting up at pool parties and on the beach. Filming underwater antics of your friends seems like a fun thing to do, and if you happen to drop the thing in the ocean or the pool nothing bad happens. Drop it in the sand, and again the camera’s fine. It really is just a toy, but a fun and capable toy. So why did Canon come up with this gizmo? Well, people (and especially young people) are no longer buying pocket cameras; they rely almost 100% on their smart phone cameras for pictures and videos. Canon knows this, and as I’ve lamented in another camera review on Amazon, small point-and-shoot cameras will soon be gone. So maybe Canon thought that a cute but rugged toy camera will actually appeal to the younger generation who don’t want to risk damaging their cell phones. Fine, but from my senior citizen perspective, the Canon Ivy Rec rates no better than 3 stars.
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    3.0 out of 5 stars Medio
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    Buena cámara pero por el costo esperaba mas, cuando menos una buena conexion inalámbrica, buena resolución de imagen y video pero poca duración de batería y complicado manejo de las imágenes. Definitivamente no la volvería a comprar.
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