Canon SD780 IS vs Sony A9 II

Here, we are analyzing the Canon SD780 IS vs Sony A9 II, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the SD780 IS (12MP) and A9 II (24MP) and the SD780 IS (1/2.3") and A9 II (Full frame) have different sensor measurements.

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The SD780 IS was revealed 11 years earlier than the A9 II which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SD780 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SD780 IS grades against the A9 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD780 IS & Sony Alpha A9 Mark II. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SD780 IS Gallery & Sony A9 II Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SD780 IS provides exterior measurements of 87mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony A9 II has specifications of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SD780 IS compared to the A9 II.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD780 IS and A9 II is 96 and 62 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SD780 IS and A9 II.

Clearly, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SD780 IS with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A9 II will offer you extra detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged SD780 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.