Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon S7000

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon SD780 IS and Nikon S7000, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the SD780 IS (12MP) and S7000 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD780 IS was unveiled 7 years earlier than the S7000 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SD780 IS grades against the S7000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD780 IS and Nikon Coolpix S7000. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SD780 IS Gallery and Nikon S7000 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SD780 IS provides external measurements of 87mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Nikon S7000 has sizing of 99mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SD780 IS versus the S7000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SD780 IS and S7000 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The photograph below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD780 IS and S7000.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon S7000 to deliver extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older SD780 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.