Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon D5600

In this article, we will be comparing the Canon SD780 IS versus Nikon D5600, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the SD780 IS (12MP) and D5600 (24MP) and the SD780 IS (1/2.3") and D5600 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The SD780 IS was unveiled 8 years prior to the D5600 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SD780 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon D5600 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SD780 IS grades against the D5600 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD780 IS & Nikon D5600. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SD780 IS Gallery & Nikon D5600 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SD780 IS comes with outside dimensions of 87mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Nikon D5600 has proportions of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Look at the Canon SD780 IS versus Nikon D5600 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SD780 IS versus the D5600.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SD780 IS and D5600 is 96 and 70 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The graphic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD780 IS and D5600.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SD780 IS having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Nikon D5600 will result in more detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older SD780 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.