Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Review
Main Features
- 12.0 MP 1/2.3" CCD sensor
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Image Stabilization: Yes
- ViewFinder: Yes
- 1.0 fps Continuous Shooting
- Video: 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
- Built-in Wireless: No
- Dimensions: 87 x 56 x 18 mm
- Weight: 155 g
- Environmental Sealing: No
- Built-in GPS: No
- Also known as Canon Digital IXUS 100 IS
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Summary
This review is devoted to PowerShot SD780 IS that Canon has first introduced to the public in Feb 18, 2009. This model is a Ultracompact camera with a resolution of 12.0 MP and a 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sized CCD sensor.
In Ultracompact cameras (Top 10 Compact Cameras) this model has taken rank #199 out of 472. Its Overall Score has reached 44/100 and it takes a rank of #492 out of 1174 in all Cameras.
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Compared to other Compact Cameras
Now let's delve into more details of our Canon PowerShot SD780 IS review by assessing its features and specs, as well as checking what pros and cons it has compared to other average products in this category.
PROs
- Min Native Iso: 80
- AutoFocus Face Detection: Yes
- Viewfinder: Optical (tunnel)
- Image Stabilization: Yes
- Built-In Flash: Yes
- Weight: 137 g
CONs
- Screen Type: Fixed Type
- Screen Size: 2.5″
- Touch Screen: No
- Viewfinder Coverage: No
- Viewfinder Magnification: No
- External Flash: No
- Sensor Resolution: 12.0 MP
- Max Native Iso: 1600
- Number Of Focus Points: 9
- Af Phase Detection: No
- Microphone Port: No
Complete Comparison of Canon PowerShot SD780 IS With Other Cameras in Ultracompact Category
In this part of our review, we are going to take a closer look at the technical specs and features presented in Canon PowerShot SD780 IS. In addition, we are going to define the main pros and cons of this model and, based on this info, compare it to other average Ultracompact cameras.
Physical Characteristics Of Canon PowerShot SD780 IS
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS has the following external dimensions 87 x 87 x 18 mm (34.25 x 22.05 x 7.09″) with the weight of 155 g.
The typical weight for average Ultracompact type cameras is 137g. If we compare the average indicator to the weight of Canon PowerShot SD780 IS, we can conclude that this model is heavier than many other similar products.
Talking about the camera’s thickness, it is worth saying that Canon PowerShot SD780 IS is thinner than other average cameras from this class. Its thickness is 18mm.
Look at the pictures below to see the front and top view of Canon PowerShot SD780 IS with the indication of this model’s dimensions:
If you want to have a better idea of how big the Canon PowerShot SD780 IS is, look at the pictures below to see how big it is compared to a credit card and a AA type battery.
Finally, let's check how different are the weight and thickness of the Canon PowerShot SD780 IS compared to other models from this class of cameras presented by the brand’s competitors:
Thickness
Weight
Unfortunately, Canon PowerShot SD780 IS comes without a waterproof feature, so if you want it to serve well and last longer, you will have to use it very carefully and avoid water.
Unfortunately, Canon PowerShot SD780 IS comes without a dustproof feature, so if you want it to serve well and last longer, you will have to use it very carefully and protect your camera from external threats such as dust.
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Photo and Sensor Features
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS boasts of a resolution of 12.0 MP and is equipped with a 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sized CCD sensor.
The base of Canon PowerShot SD780 IS has the following ISO range 80 - 1600 .
Unfortunately, the support of the RAW file is not included in Canon PowerShot SD780 IS. However, if you are looking specifically for a Ultracompact camera with a RAW file support, you should check out one of the following models from the same class and within similar price range .
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS features a 12.0 MP 1/2.3" sensor, which is not a good pick for high-quality and detailed pictures. However, we have an alternative option for you if you were looking for higher resolution.
Anti-Aliasing Filter
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS is known for the lack of anti-alias (Low-pass) filter. It is one of its essential features of the sensor built in this model. The absence of this filter contributes to a higher level of details and sharpness in the pictures you take. Yet, the lack of an anti-alias filter also enhances the possibility of more occurring in certain conditions.
Now let’s check how we can compare the size of 1/2.3" sensor featured in Canon PowerShot SD780 IS with other standard sensor sizes.
Other Characteristics And Features of Canon PowerShot SD780 IS
LCD and ViewFinder
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS is equipped with a Fixed Type 2.5" LCD screen. The resolution of this model’s screen reaches 230k dots.
In addition, this model comes with a built-in Optical (tunnel) ViewFinder.
Max Shutter speed
Some of the other highlights of Canon PowerShot SD780 IS are its 1.0 fps max speed and 1/1500 sec max shutter speed, which allow you to shoot continuously.
Flash
Unlike some other cameras from this category, PowerShot SD780 IS unfortunately, is not equipped with a built-in flash.
Focusing
In addition, PowerShot SD780 IS has a Face detection AF feature that quickly finds the faces that appear within the frame range and locks the focus on them automatically.
Video Features
As for the video quality characteristics of Canon PowerShot SD780 IS, it gives you a possibility to shoot videos at the highest resolution of 1280 x 720 You also have enough flexibility in terms of how you can save your files. Namely, Canon PowerShot SD780 IS allows you to save files in MPEG-4 and H.264 formats.
Comparing the technical characteristics of this model with the modern standards, we have to admit that 1280 x 720 is a rather poor indicator of video resolution. However, if you are looking for a camera that has 4K video support, we recommend you to consider our Cheapest Camera with 4K video.
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS is not equipped with any ports that would allow you to connect external headphones and microphones to it.
Connectivity and Storage
You can connect PowerShot SD780 IS to compatible devices via its USB 2.0 or HDMI ports.
How Good is Canon PowerShot SD780 IS for Different Types of Photography?
In this part of our review, we are going to focus on Canon PowerShot SD780 IS’s performance in various fields of photography. Each sub-section stands for a specific photography area. In every part, we will review Canon PowerShot SD780 IS’s name performance and give it an overall score. This first spider web graph indicates how we can compare the PowerShot SD780 IS to the average Compact camera.
Hover your mouse over the points to see the score details for each photography type.
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS for Portrait Photography
After carefully reviewing how well Canon PowerShot SD780 IS performs Portrait Photography, we gave it a score of 75. Compared to scores of other cameras from the same class, Canon PowerShot SD780 IS can be called a Strong model for this type of photography.
If the score of this model doesn’t impress you and you are still looking for a model that is better suited for Portrait Photography, we recommend you to check out our Top 10 Cameras for Portrait Photography.
Advantages:
- Canon is famous with its skintones
- Image Stabilization
- Face Detection Focusing
Disadvantages:
- Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS for Street Photography
After carefully reviewing how well Canon PowerShot SD780 IS performs Street Photography, we gave it a score of 69. Compared to scores of other cameras from the same class, Canon PowerShot SD780 IS can be called a Strong model for this type of photography.
Advantages:
- Small size (87 x 56 x 18 mm)
- Built-in View Finder
- Live View
- Image Stabilization
Disadvantages:
- Small 1/2.3"(6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
- Small Number of autofocus Points (9)
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS for Sports Photography
After carefully reviewing how well Canon PowerShot SD780 IS performs Sports Photography, we gave it a score of 32. Compared to scores of other cameras from the same class, Canon PowerShot SD780 IS can be called a 32 model for this type of photography.
Advantages:
No Significant Advantages
Disadvantages:
- Slow Continuous Shooting (1.0 fps)
- No Environmental Sealing
- Slow Max Shutter Speed (1/1500s)
- Smal Number of autofocus Points (9)
- Bad Max Native ISO (1600)
- Small size (87 x 56 x 18 mm)
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS for Daily Photography
After carefully reviewing how well Canon PowerShot SD780 IS performs Daily Photography, we gave it a score of 1. Compared to scores of other cameras from the same class, Canon PowerShot SD780 IS can be called a Underclass model for this type of photography.
Advantages:
- Small weight (155 g)
- Small size (87 x 56 x 18 mm)
- Built-in Flash
- Built-in View Finder
- Live View
- Video is available
Disadvantages:
- Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS for Landscape Photography
After carefully reviewing how well Canon PowerShot SD780 IS performs Landscape Photography, we gave it a score of 25. Compared to scores of other cameras from the same class, Canon PowerShot SD780 IS can be called a 25 model for this type of photography.
If the score of this model doesn’t impress you and you are still looking for a model that is better suited for Landscape Photography, we recommend you to check out our Top 10 Cameras for Landscape Photography.
Advantages:
- Live View
Disadvantages:
- Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
- Low resolution sensor (12 MP)
- No Environmental Sealing
- No RAW Support
- Bad Max Native ISO (1600)
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Detailed Specs
| General | ||
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| Brand | Canon | |
| Model | PowerShot SD780 IS | |
| Announced | Feb 18, 2009 | |
| Body Type | Ultracompact | |
| Lens | ||
| Manual Focus |  |
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| Lens Mount | Fixed lens | |
| Number of Lenses | n/a | |
| Focal Length Multiplier | n/a | |
| Macro Focus Range | 3 | |
| Screen | ||
| Screen Type | Fixed Type | |
| Screen Size | 2.5″ | |
| Screen Resolution | 230k dots | |
| Live View |  |
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| Touch Screen | |
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| ViewFinder | ||
| ViewFinder | Optical (tunnel) | |
| ViewFinder Resolution | 0k dots | |
| ViewFinder Coverage | % | |
| ViewFinder Magnification | ||
| Photography Features | ||
| Min Shutter Speed | 15 s | |
| Max Shutter Speed | 1/1500 s | |
| Continuous Shooting | 1.0 fps | |
| Shutter Priority | |
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| Aperture Priority | |
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| Manual Exposure Mode | |
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| Exposure Compensation | |
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| Custom White Balance | |
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| Image Stabilization | |
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| Built-in Flash | |
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| Flash Range | 3.5 | |
| Flash Modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | |
| External Flash | |
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| AE Bracketing | |
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| WB Bracketing | |
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| Exposure Modes | ||
| Multi-Segment | |
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| Average | |
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| Spot | |
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| Partial | |
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| AF-Area | |
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| Center Weighted | |
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| Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type | CCD | |
| Sensor Size | 1/2.3" | |
| Sensor Dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55 mm | |
| Sensor Area | 28.07 mm2 | |
| Sensor Resolution | 12.0 MP | |
| Max Image Resolution | 4000 x 3000 | |
| Max Native ISO | 1,600 | |
| Max Boosted ISO | n/a | |
| Min Native ISO | 80 | |
| RAW Support | |
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| AutoFocus | ||
| AF Touch | |
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| AF Continuous | |
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| AF Single | |
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| AF Tracking | |
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| AF Selective | |
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| AF Center | |
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| AF Multi Area | |
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| AF Live View | |
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| AF Face Detection | |
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| AF Contrast Detection | |
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| AF Phase Detection | |
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| Number of Focus Points | 9 | |
| Number of Cross Focus Points | n/a | |
| Video Features | ||
| Video Resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | |
| Max Video Resolution | 1280 x 720 | |
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, H.264 | |
| Microphone Port | |
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| Headphone Port | |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless Connectivity | |
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| HDMI | |
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| USB | USB 2.0 | |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental Sealing | |
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| Water Proof | |
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| Dust Proof | |
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| Shock Proof | |
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| Crush Proof | |
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| Freeze Proof | |
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| Weight | 155 g | |
| Physical Dimensions | 87 x 56 x 18 mm | |
| Battery Life | n/a | |
| Battery Type | n/a | |
| Battery Model | NB-4L | |
| Other Features | ||
| Self Timer | |
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| Timelapse Recording | |
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| GPS | ||
| Storage Type | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | |
| Storage Slots | 1 | |
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