Canon A480 vs Canon SD780 IS
Portability
94 Imaging
33 Features
13 Overall
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94 Imaging
33 Features
13 Overall
25
Portability
96 Imaging
35 Features
20 Overall
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96 Imaging
35 Features
20 Overall
29
Canon A480 vs Canon SD780 IS Key Specs
Canon A480
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 140g - 92 x 62 x 31mm
- Revealed January 2009
Canon SD780 IS
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 33-100mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 155g - 87 x 56 x 18mm
- Introduced February 2009
- Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 100 IS
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Below is a complete assessment of the Canon A480 versus Canon SD780 IS, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are sold by Canon. The image resolution of the A480 (10MP) and the SD780 IS (12MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the A480 grades vs the SD780 IS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Canon A480 over the Canon SD780 IS
| A480 | SD780 IS |
|---|
Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Canon A480
| SD780 IS | A480 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 115k | Sharper display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A480 and Canon SD780 IS
| A480 | SD780 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2009 |  | February 2009 | Similar generation |
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 2.5" |  | 2.5" | Identical display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Canon A480 vs Canon SD780 IS Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A480 features outer dimensions of 92mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Canon SD780 IS has proportions of 87mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the A480 and the SD780 IS.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A480 and SD780 IS is 94 and 96 respectively.
Canon A480 vs Canon SD780 IS Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A480 and SD780 IS.
As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SD780 IS to deliver greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.
Canon A480 vs Canon SD780 IS Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Canon A480 Portrait photography advice
Canon SD780 IS Portrait photography advice
flash sync speed is above average (1/500s)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Canon SD780 IS as a Street photography camera
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competitors (155g)
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Canon A480 Sports photography details
Canon SD780 IS Sports photography details
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel photography with Canon A480
Travel photography with Canon SD780 IS
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (155 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Canon A480 Landscape photography details
Canon SD780 IS Landscape photography details
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Canon A480 Vlogging details
Canon SD780 IS Vlogging details
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic port
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (155 grams)
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Canon A480 vs Canon SD780 IS Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A480 | Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A480 | Canon PowerShot SD780 IS |
| Alternative name | - | Digital IXUS 100 IS |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2009-01-15 | 2009-02-18 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 5 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 33-100mm (3.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.5 inch | 2.5 inch |
| Screen resolution | 115k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Optical (tunnel) |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/500 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 140 grams (0.31 pounds) | 155 grams (0.34 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 92 x 62 x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 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 ID | 2 x AA | NB-4L |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $210 | $0 |
