Canon SD780 IS vs Kodak Mini

Here is a detailed analysis of the Canon SD780 IS versus Kodak Mini, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Kodak. The image resolution of the SD780 IS (12MP) and the Mini (10MP) is very well matched but the SD780 IS (1/2.3") and Mini (1/3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The SD780 IS was introduced 22 months earlier than the Mini making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SD780 IS grades against the Mini when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SD780 IS enjoys outside measurements of 87mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Kodak Mini has specifications of 86mm x 53mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 99 grams (0.22 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SD780 IS vs the Mini.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD780 IS and Mini is 96 and 97 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The graphic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SD780 IS and Mini.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SD780 IS using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon SD780 IS will give extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older SD780 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.