Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon S6400

The following is a complete assessment of the Canon SD780 IS and Nikon S6400, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the SD780 IS (12MP) and S6400 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD780 IS was announced 4 years prior to the S6400 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SD780 IS scores versus the S6400 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD780 IS and Nikon Coolpix S6400. The whole galleries are available at Canon SD780 IS Gallery and Nikon S6400 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SD780 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 87mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Nikon S6400 has sizing of 95mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SD780 IS and Nikon S6400 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SD780 IS and the S6400.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD780 IS and S6400 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD780 IS and S6400.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S6400 to produce extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged SD780 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.