Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SD780 IS

The following is a detailed overview of the Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SD780 IS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Canon. The resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the SD780 IS (12MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was unveiled 12 months after the SD780 IS which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SD1300 IS being a Compact camera and the Canon SD780 IS being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SD1300 IS scores against the SD780 IS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS and Canon PowerShot SD780 IS. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SD1300 IS Gallery and Canon SD780 IS Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SD1300 IS comes with external dimensions of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Canon SD780 IS has specifications of 87mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SD780 IS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SD1300 IS compared to the SD780 IS.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SD1300 IS and SD780 IS is 95 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The image below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1300 IS and SD780 IS.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files although you need to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The younger SD1300 IS provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.