Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W830

In this article, we will be contrasting the Canon SD780 IS and Sony W830, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the SD780 IS (12MP) and W830 (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD780 IS was announced 5 years before the W830 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SD780 IS matches up against the W830 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD780 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The whole galleries are available at Canon SD780 IS Gallery and Sony W830 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SD780 IS comes with external dimensions 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 Sony W830 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Canon SD780 IS and Sony W830 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SD780 IS compared to the W830.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SD780 IS and W830 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The visual here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SD780 IS and W830.

All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony W830 to show greater detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older SD780 IS will be behind in sensor technology.