Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung SH100

Here is a extensive review of the Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung SH100, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SD780 IS (12MP) and the SH100 (14MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD780 IS was announced 22 months before the SH100 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the SD780 IS matches up versus the SH100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD780 IS and Samsung SH100. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SD780 IS Gallery and Samsung SH100 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SD780 IS offers exterior measurements of 87mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung SH100 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SD780 IS versus the SH100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD780 IS and SH100 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The graphic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SD780 IS and SH100.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung SH100 to result in extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older SD780 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.