Canon G12 vs Canon SD780 IS
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Canon G12 vs Canon SD780 IS Key Specs
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- 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
- Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 100 IS
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Following is a in depth overview of the Canon G12 and Canon SD780 IS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Canon. The sensor resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the SD780 IS (12MP) is very close but the G12 (1/1.7") and SD780 IS (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe G12 was launched 24 months after the SD780 IS making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon G12 being a Compact camera and the Canon SD780 IS being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the G12 matches up vs the SD780 IS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Canon SD780 IS
| G12 | SD780 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2011 |  | February 2009 | More modern by 24 months |
| Manual focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display sizing | 2.8" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Canon G12
| SD780 IS | G12 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon G12 and Canon SD780 IS
| G12 | SD780 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch display |  | Neither provides Touch display |
Canon G12 vs Canon SD780 IS Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Canon G12 provides external measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") along with a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Canon SD780 IS has specifications 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the G12 and the SD780 IS.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the G12 and SD780 IS is 83 and 96 respectively.
Canon G12 vs Canon SD780 IS Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G12 and SD780 IS.
Plainly, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G12 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Canon SD780 IS will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent G12 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon G12 vs Canon SD780 IS Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G12 | Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Canon |
| Model | Canon PowerShot G12 | Canon PowerShot SD780 IS |
| Otherwise known as | - | Digital IXUS 100 IS |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2011-01-19 | 2009-02-18 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Digic 4 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 33-100mm (3.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.8 inch | 2.5 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | Optical (tunnel) |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/2000 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 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 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 | 401 gr (0.88 lb) | 155 gr (0.34 lb) |
| Dimensions | 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") | 87 x 56 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 47 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 20.4 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.2 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 161 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 370 shots | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | NB-7L | NB-4L |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $600 | $0 |