Canon ELPH 180 vs Canon SD780 IS

Let's look closer at the Canon ELPH 180 versus Canon SD780 IS, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both manufactured by Canon. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the ELPH 180 (20MP) and SD780 IS (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 180 was introduced 6 years later than the SD780 IS and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the ELPH 180 grades versus the SD780 IS for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 and Canon PowerShot SD780 IS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 180 Gallery and Canon SD780 IS Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 180 comes with outside measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Canon SD780 IS has specifications of 87mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 180 versus Canon SD780 IS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 180 vs the SD780 IS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 180 and SD780 IS is 96 and 96 respectively.

Normally, its hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 180 and SD780 IS.

As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon ELPH 180 to render more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 180 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.