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Canon SD1400 IS vs Canon SD780 IS

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon SD1400 IS vs Canon SD780 IS Key Specs

Canon SD1400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 18mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Also Known as IXUS 130 / IXY 400F
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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 100 IS
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Canon SD780 IS Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SD1400 IS versus Canon SD780 IS, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are manufactured by Canon. The image resolution of the SD1400 IS (14MP) and the SD780 IS (12MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD1400 IS was released 12 months after the SD780 IS and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the SD1400 IS grades vs the SD780 IS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1400 IS over the Canon SD780 IS

 SD1400 IS SD780 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010February 2009Newer by 12 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Canon SD1400 IS

 SD780 IS SD1400 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD1400 IS and Canon SD780 IS

 SD1400 IS SD780 IS 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon SD1400 IS vs Canon SD780 IS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SD1400 IS comes with exterior measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Canon SD780 IS has sizing of 87mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

See the Canon SD1400 IS versus Canon SD780 IS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SD1400 IS versus the SD780 IS.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Canon SD780 IS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1400 IS and SD780 IS is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Canon SD780 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Canon SD780 IS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The image here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1400 IS and SD780 IS.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SD1400 IS to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern SD1400 IS provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Canon SD780 IS sensor size comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Canon SD780 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1400 IS vs Canon SD780 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Portrait photography features
Canon SD780 IS Portrait photography features
28
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
26
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Street photography camera
Canon SD780 IS as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than average (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Sports photography highlights
Canon SD780 IS Sports photography highlights
35
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD1400 IS
Travel photography with Canon SD780 IS
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (155 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Landscape photography details
Canon SD780 IS Landscape photography details
38
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
28
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Vlogging info
Canon SD780 IS Vlogging info
29
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
27
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than average (155 grams)
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Canon SD780 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1400 IS and Canon SD780 IS
 Canon PowerShot SD1400 ISCanon PowerShot SD780 IS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS Canon PowerShot SD780 IS
Other name IXUS 130 / IXY 400F Digital IXUS 100 IS
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-02-08 2009-02-18
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 33-100mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (tunnel)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 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 file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 gr (0.29 pounds) 155 gr (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 87 x 56 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-4L NB-4L
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch - $0