Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon S80

Here, we are comparing the Canon SD780 IS and Nikon S80, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SD780 IS (12MP) and the S80 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD780 IS was manufactured 18 months prior to the S80 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SD780 IS grades against the S80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD780 IS & Nikon Coolpix S80. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SD780 IS Gallery & Nikon S80 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SD780 IS offers outside dimensions of 87mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Nikon S80 has proportions of 99mm x 63mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SD780 IS versus the S80.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SD780 IS and S80 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The visual underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD780 IS and S80.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S80 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older SD780 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.