Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Canon SD780 IS

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS & Canon PowerShot SD780 IS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 350 HS Gallery & Canon SD780 IS Gallery.

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).

Analyze the Canon ELPH 350 HS and Canon SD780 IS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.