Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon S2900

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon SD780 IS versus Nikon S2900, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SD780 IS (12MP) and S2900 (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD780 IS was revealed 6 years before the S2900 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SD780 IS grades versus the S2900 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD780 IS and Nikon Coolpix S2900. The full galleries are available at Canon SD780 IS Gallery and Nikon S2900 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SD780 IS features external measurements of 87mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Nikon S2900 has sizing of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SD780 IS versus Nikon S2900 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SD780 IS compared to the S2900.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD780 IS and S2900 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SD780 IS and S2900.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S2900 to provide greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older SD780 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.