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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Canon SD780 IS

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Canon SD780 IS Key Specs

Canon ELPH 140 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 127g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 150
Canon SD780 IS
(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
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 100 IS
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Canon SD780 IS Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon ELPH 140 IS and Canon SD780 IS, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are built by Canon. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the ELPH 140 IS (16MP) and SD780 IS (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 140 IS was introduced 5 years later than the SD780 IS and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the ELPH 140 IS scores vs the SD780 IS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 140 IS over the Canon SD780 IS

 ELPH 140 IS SD780 IS 
ReleasedFebruary 2014February 2009Fresher by 61 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Canon ELPH 140 IS

 SD780 IS ELPH 140 IS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 140 IS and Canon SD780 IS

 ELPH 140 IS SD780 IS 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Canon SD780 IS Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 140 IS comes with physical measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Canon SD780 IS has sizing of 87mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 140 IS and the SD780 IS.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Canon SD780 IS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 140 IS and SD780 IS is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Canon SD780 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Canon SD780 IS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 140 IS and SD780 IS.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon ELPH 140 IS to show extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer ELPH 140 IS provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Canon SD780 IS sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Canon SD780 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Canon SD780 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Portrait photography information
Canon SD780 IS Portrait photography information
35
MP count decent (16MP)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
26
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Street photography factors
Canon SD780 IS Street photography factors
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 140 IS
Sports photography with Canon SD780 IS
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Travel photography advice
Canon SD780 IS Travel photography advice
66
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (155 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Canon SD780 IS as a Landscape photography camera
39
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.5")
no manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 140 IS
Vlogging with Canon SD780 IS
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competition (155 grams)
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Canon SD780 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 140 IS and Canon SD780 IS
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 ISCanon PowerShot SD780 IS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS Canon PowerShot SD780 IS
Also Known as IXUS 150 Digital IXUS 100 IS
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2014-02-12 2009-02-18
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 33-100mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (tunnel)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 127 gr (0.28 lb) 155 gr (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 87 x 56 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L NB-4L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $129 $0