Canon 160 vs Canon SD780 IS
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![Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 front Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-160/Canon-160-front.jpg)
![Canon PowerShot SD780 IS front Canon PowerShot SD780 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Canon-PowerShot-SD780-IS.jpg)
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Canon 160 vs Canon SD780 IS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
- 127g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2015
- Other Name is IXUS 160
(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
- Announced February 2009
- Other Name is Digital IXUS 100 IS
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Canon 160 vs Canon SD780 IS Overview
Below is a extensive analysis of the Canon 160 and Canon SD780 IS, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are built by Canon. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 160 (20MP) and SD780 IS (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The 160 was announced 5 years later than the SD780 IS and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the 160 matches up vs the SD780 IS for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon 160 vs Canon SD780 IS Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 & Canon PowerShot SD780 IS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 160 Gallery & Canon SD780 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 160 over the Canon SD780 IS
160 | SD780 IS | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 72 months |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Canon 160
SD780 IS | 160 |
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Common features in the Canon 160 and Canon SD780 IS
160 | SD780 IS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Canon 160 vs Canon SD780 IS Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 160 offers external measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Canon SD780 IS has dimensions of 87mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon 160 and Canon SD780 IS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the 160 versus the SD780 IS.
![Canon 160 vs Canon SD780 IS size comparison Canon 160 vs Canon SD780 IS size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-160-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SD780-IS-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 160 and SD780 IS is 96 and 96 respectively.
![Canon 160 vs Canon SD780 IS top view buttons comparison Canon 160 vs Canon SD780 IS top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-160-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SD780-IS-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon 160 vs Canon SD780 IS Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 160 and SD780 IS.
As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon 160 to resolve more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer 160 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
![Canon 160 vs Canon SD780 IS sensor size comparison Canon 160 vs Canon SD780 IS sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-160-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SD780-IS-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon 160 vs Canon SD780 IS Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon 160 vs Canon SD780 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon 160 vs Canon SD780 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-160-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SD780-IS-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Portrait Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon 160 vs Canon SD780 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 | Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 | Canon PowerShot SD780 IS |
Alternate name | IXUS 160 | Digital IXUS 100 IS |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2015-01-06 | 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 measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
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 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (tunnel) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 0.8 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 127g (0.28 lbs) | 155g (0.34 lbs) |
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 Overall 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 | 220 photos | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11L/LH | NB-4L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $135 | $0 |