Digital Camera Canon Sd780
Digital Camera Canon sd780
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS or SD780 IS – How Do These Family Friendly Pocket Cameras Compare
Canon released two similar cameras in the “family pocket camera” market. They are the Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS and its close relative, the Canon PowerShot SD780 IS.
A very quick glance at the specifications of these two compact pocket cameras shows that they are almost identical. Here are some of the similarities:
- Size: 3.4″ wide by 2.2″ high by 0.7″ deep
- LCD: 2.5″ with 230,000 pixel resolution
- Zoom: 3x with very similar focal equivalents
- Image Quality: both are excellent for compact pocket cameras
- Aperture: not exactly equal but not enough difference to make a case one way or the other
- ISO range: auto, or 80-1600
- White Balance selection: 6 positions and manual preset
- Image Processor: Canon Digic 4
The differences are only in the Megapixels and the video capablility. The Canon PowerShot SD780 IS has a whopping 12 megapixel image sensor, while the Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS has only a 10 megapixel image sensor. If you are a megapixel watcher, this may be enough for you to go for the SD780 IS, but it really is not enough of a difference to base your final decision on.
The biggest difference is in the video capture feature. The Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS has decent video with capacity of capturing 640×480 video at 30fps (frames per second), which is similar to previous pocket cameras. However, the Canon PowerShot SD780 IS has the capability to capture HD video at 1280×720 pixels and 30 fps. This is the same video capability and format as some much higher end cameras.
So, if you want to be able to show your pocket camera video on your HD TV with excellent quality, the Canon PowerShot SD780 IS is the camera for you. The additional 40 or so $$$ is well worth the upgrade in video.
If video is not your thing, then by all means, save the $40 and get the Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS. The image quality for still photos is pretty much identical. Use the money you save to get a memory card for your new family pocket camera. (By the way, you will have to spring for the memory card with the SD780 too, in order to record that great video.)
It’s always a good idea to research your purchase before you buy. Don’t just walk into your favorite discount department store and pick up the prettiest camera off the shelf because its design will impress your friends. There are some great compact digital cameras being offered. But that is not the case with every camera. Check the ratings from the camera review sites and online stores where those who actually purchased the cameras are posting their evaluations. Some of these reviews will convince you one way or the other about the camera you are considering.
Of course you should always check in at www.digital-photographic-resources.com before making any camera decision.
Happy Shooting!
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Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Digital ELPH 12.1 MP Digital Camera – Black $66.00 |
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Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Digital ELPH 12.1 MP Digital Camera – Black $80.00 |
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Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Digital ELPH 12.1 MP Digital Camera – Black $40.00 |
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MINT Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Digital ELPH IXUS 100 12.1 MP Digital Camera Black $149.99 |
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New Small Black Digital Camera Pouch Case Bag for Canon PowerShot SD780 SD960 IS $4.32 |
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Golla Digital Camera Bag Case for Canon SD780, IXUS 100 $12.99 |
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Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Digital ELPH 12.1 MP Digital Camera NR $34.77 |
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Canon WP-DC31 Waterproof Camera Housing For SD780IS Digital Elph Camera. $170.00 |
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Charger CB-2LV for Canon PowerShot SD630,SD750,SD780 SD1000 Digital ELPH Camera $8.50 |
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Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Digital ELPH 12.1 MP Digital Camera – Black $40.00 |
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Canon PowerShot SD780IS 12.1 MP Digital Camera 3x red $134.95 |
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Lithium Charger for CANON PowerShot SD-600 SD600 SD780 IS NB-4L Digital Camera $6.25 |
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Lithium Charger for CANON PowerShot SD-600 SD600 SD780 IS NB-4L Digital Camera $6.30 |
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New Small Black Digital Camera Pouch Case Bag for Canon PowerShot SD780 SD960 IS $4.24 |
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Charger for CANON PowerShot SD600 SD1400 SD960 SD780 SD1000 NB-4L Digital Camera $8.99 |
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Camera Box, Manuals and Software for Canon Powershot SD780 IS Digital Camera $9.99 |
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Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Digital ELPH 12.1 MP Digital Camera – Black $40.00 |
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Bag For Canon Powershot SD550 SD780 IS Digital Camera $6.88 |
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Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Digital ELPH 12.1 MP Digital Camera – Black With Bonus $75.00 |
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Charger for CANON PowerShot SD750 SD780 SD940 SD960 SD1400 IS Digital Camera NEW $10.00 |
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Battery Charger for Canon PowerShot SD600 SD750 SD780IS SD780 IS Digital Camera $8.49 |
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Canon Power Shot SD780 IS Digital Camera w/ Battery/Charger/SD CARD $40.00 |
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New battery for Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Digital Camera $15.99 |
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Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Digital ELPH 12.1 MP Digital Camera – Black $87.88 |
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battery door for a canon sd780 / ixus100 digital camera – black $13.00 |
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red battery door for Canon powershot SD780 / Ixus 100 digital camera $0.99 |
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flash unit for Canon powershot SD780 / Ixus 100 digital camera $0.99 |
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round-lens ribbon for Canon powershot SD780 / Ixus 100 digital camera $0.99 |
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side button circuit for Canon powershot SD780 / Ixus 100 digital camera $0.99 |
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lens gear set for Canon powershot SD780 / Ixus 100 digital camera $0.99 |
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Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Digital ELPH 12.1 MP Digital Camera – Black $150.00 |
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Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Digital ELPH 12.1 MP Digital Camera – Black $6.50 |
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Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Digital ELPH 12.1 MP Digital Camera – Silver $87.88 |
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New Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Digital Elph Black Camera $189.90 |
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Lithium Charger for CANON PowerShot SD-600 SD600 SD780 IS NB-4L Digital Camera $8.88 |
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Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Digital Camera Battery $9.95 |
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Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Digital Camera Battery Charger $13.95 |
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Canon PowerShot SD780 IS 12.1 MP Digital Camera – Black for Parts or Repair $9.99 |
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Lithium Charger for CANON PowerShot SD-600 SD600 SD780 IS NB-4L Digital Camera $5.99 |
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NB-4L NB4L Battery Pack for Canon SD780 SD960 Camera SD630 NB-4L Digital new $4.99 |
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Nice Canon PowerShot SD780 12MP Digital Camera – Black $99.95 |
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Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Digital 12.1 MP Digital Camera FOR PARTS $24.99 |
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CANON PowerShot SD780 IS Digital Camera in Working Condition! $89.99 |
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POWERS ON Canon PowerShot ELPH SD780 IS 12.1 MP Digital Camera Parts Repair Only $19.99 |
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CANON SD780 IS DIGITAL ELPH CAMERA – ORIGINAL BOX AND CABLES – USED $0.99 |
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Canon SD780 IXUS 100 Digital Camera Part – Main Sytem Mother Board $29.95 |
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Geniune Canon SD780 IXUS 100 Digital Camera Part – LCD Screen with Backlight $29.95 |
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Geniune Canon SD780 IXUS 100 Digital Camera Part – Flashlight Flash Light $9.95 |
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Canon SD780 IXUS 100 Digital Camera Part – Back Button & Mode Switch Board $9.95 |
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Canon SD780 IXUS 100 Digital Camera Part – Battery Door Cover – Black or Red $9.95 |
Canon digital camera question…?
I have a Canon PowerShot SD780 and when the flash goes off it makes pictures an orange-ish color always…I don’t know how similar other Canon cameras are or if anyone else has this camera but how can I fix this?
I mean the Canon PowerShot SD780 IS
You may need to check one or more setting. I have clipped this from the Canon website re:source, below.
White Balance
White Balance Control
Auto,* Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom * Control to incorporate facial brightness in Face Detection AF
Flash
Built-in Flash
Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Auto Red-eye Correction, Flash On, Flash Off; FE lock, Slow Synchro
Shooting Specifications
Shooting Modes
Auto, Program, Portrait, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Aquarium, Underwater, ISO 3200, Indoor, Kids & Pets, Night Snapshot, Color Accent, Color Swap, Digital Macro, Long Shutter, Stitch Assist, Movie
Photo Effects
My Colors
Vivid, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Vivid Red, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Positive Film, Lighter Skin Tone, Darker Skin Tone, Custom
These are all important to your picture quality and if for example your “Photo Effects” is set on “Vivid Red,” your “White Balance” is set for “tungsten” (shooting under the light of lightbulbs) and you are shooting indoors at night with the flash ON, you may be getting orange-ish pictures. Please note I have made this up as an example.
I suggest checking your settings, checking the website and reading your owner’s manual. Sorry I can’t work magic for your from here, but a little homework and you may be wowed by all you can do with your camera AND fix your problem.
Reviews of this model say it has complicated shooting settings. It may take some work on your part, but it should be worth it. Good luck.
Canon SD780 Digital Camera Unboxing