Canon SD1400 IS vs Canon SD780 IS

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS and Canon PowerShot SD780 IS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SD1400 IS Gallery and Canon SD780 IS Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.