Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon S3100

Below is a extensive review of the Canon SD780 IS versus Nikon S3100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SD780 IS (12MP) and the S3100 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD780 IS was manufactured 24 months earlier than the S3100 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SD780 IS matches up versus the S3100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD780 IS and Nikon Coolpix S3100. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SD780 IS Gallery and Nikon S3100 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SD780 IS enjoys outer 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 Nikon S3100 has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SD780 IS and the S3100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD780 IS and S3100 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SD780 IS and S3100.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S3100 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older SD780 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.