Canon ELPH 130 vs Canon SD780 IS
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Canon SD780 IS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
- 133g - 95 x 56 x 21mm
- Announced January 2013
- Also Known as IXUS 140
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 33-100mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 155g - 87 x 56 x 18mm
- Released February 2009
- Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 100 IS

Canon ELPH 130 vs Canon SD780 IS Overview
The following is a complete overview of the Canon ELPH 130 and Canon SD780 IS, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are created by Canon. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the ELPH 130 (16MP) and SD780 IS (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The ELPH 130 was unveiled 3 years after the SD780 IS which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the ELPH 130 grades versus the SD780 IS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Canon SD780 IS Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 130 and Canon PowerShot SD780 IS. The full galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 130 Gallery and Canon SD780 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 130 over the Canon SD780 IS
ELPH 130 | SD780 IS | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 48 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Canon ELPH 130
SD780 IS | ELPH 130 |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 130 and Canon SD780 IS
ELPH 130 | SD780 IS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch screen |
Canon ELPH 130 vs Canon SD780 IS Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 130 provides outside measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Canon SD780 IS has dimensions of 87mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Analyze the Canon ELPH 130 and Canon SD780 IS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 130 compared to the SD780 IS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 130 and SD780 IS is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Canon SD780 IS Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 130 and SD780 IS.
Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon ELPH 130 to offer greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 130 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Canon SD780 IS Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 130 vs Canon SD780 IS Specifications
Canon ELPH 130 | Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon ELPH 130 | Canon PowerShot SD780 IS |
Also Known as | IXUS 140 | Digital IXUS 100 IS |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2009-02-18 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 33-100mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.5" |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II G TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (tunnel) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 133g (0.29 pounds) | 155g (0.34 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 87 x 56 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 190 images | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11L | NB-4L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $0 | $0 |