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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Canon SD780 IS

Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
39
Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Canon SD780 IS Key Specs

Canon ELPH 350 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.6-7.0) lens
  • 147g - 100 x 58 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Also referred to as IXUS 275 HS
Canon SD780 IS
(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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 100 IS
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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Canon SD780 IS Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Canon ELPH 350 HS and Canon SD780 IS, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Canon. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the ELPH 350 HS (20MP) and SD780 IS (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 350 HS was introduced 6 years after the SD780 IS which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the ELPH 350 HS grades versus the SD780 IS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 350 HS over the Canon SD780 IS

 ELPH 350 HS SD780 IS 
RevealedFebruary 2015February 2009More modern by 73 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Canon ELPH 350 HS

 SD780 IS ELPH 350 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 350 HS and Canon SD780 IS

 ELPH 350 HS SD780 IS 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Canon SD780 IS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 350 HS provides outside dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Canon SD780 IS has proportions of 87mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the ELPH 350 HS and the SD780 IS.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Canon SD780 IS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 350 HS and SD780 IS is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Canon SD780 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Canon SD780 IS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 350 HS and SD780 IS.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon ELPH 350 HS to offer you extra detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 350 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Canon SD780 IS sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Canon SD780 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Canon SD780 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Portrait photography advice
Canon SD780 IS Portrait photography advice
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resolution is good (20MP)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
26
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Street photography information
Canon SD780 IS Street photography information
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition (147g)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Sports photography information
Canon SD780 IS Sports photography information
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
better than average battery power (250 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Travel photography factors
Canon SD780 IS Travel photography factors
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better than average battery power (250 per charge)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (147 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.6)
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (155 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Landscape photography highlights
Canon SD780 IS Landscape photography highlights
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decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
better than average battery power (250 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 350 HS
Vlogging with Canon SD780 IS
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decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition (147 grams)
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (155 grams)
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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Canon SD780 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 350 HS and Canon SD780 IS
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HSCanon PowerShot SD780 IS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS Canon PowerShot SD780 IS
Also Known as IXUS 275 HS Digital IXUS 100 IS
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2015-02-06 2009-02-18
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 33-100mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (tunnel)
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 2.5 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 147g (0.32 pounds) 155g (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 250 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH NB-4L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $219 $0