Canon T6 vs Canon SD780 IS

Lets examine more closely at the Canon T6 versus Canon SD780 IS, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Canon. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the T6 (18MP) and SD780 IS (12MP) and the T6 (APS-C) and SD780 IS (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The T6 was revealed 7 years after the SD780 IS which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon T6 being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon SD780 IS being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the T6 scores versus the SD780 IS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS T6 and Canon PowerShot SD780 IS. The full galleries are available at Canon T6 Gallery and Canon SD780 IS Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon T6 has outside measurements of 129mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Canon SD780 IS has measurements of 87mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon T6 versus Canon SD780 IS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the T6 compared to the SD780 IS.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the T6 and SD780 IS is 68 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The pic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the T6 and SD780 IS.

As you can tell, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The T6 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon T6 will offer more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer T6 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.