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Canon Powershot SD780 IS Digital Camera

12 Megapixels12 MegapixelsHigh ISO: ISO 1600 or more is available at full-resolution.High ISO: ISO 1600 or more is available at full-resolution.Stabilization: Compensates for tiny involuntary movements of the camera.Stabilization: Compensates for tiny involuntary movements of the camera.High Definition (HD) Video: 1280x720 resolution or more.High Definition (HD) Video: 1280x720 resolution or more.Custom White-Balance: Specifies exactly what should be white to the camera.Custom White-Balance: Specifies exactly what should be white to the camera.Action Photography: Shutter speeds of 1/1500 or more.Action Photography: Shutter speeds of 1/1500 or more.Night Photography: Reaches shutter-speeds longer than 4 seconds.Night Photography: Reaches shutter-speeds longer than 4 seconds.Spot MeteringSpot MeteringAccepts Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) and SD memory.Accepts Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) and SD memory.Neocamera detailed reviewNeocamera detailed review

Model Specifications

BrandCanon ModelPowershot SD780 IS
Sensor 12 Megapixels CCD Sensor Size 7.7mm diagonal (4:3 aspect)
StabilizationYes Dust-ReductionN / A
Sensitivity ISO 80 - 1600 *Expanded range: 80-1600, Up to 3200 at lower resolutions Shutter-Speed 1/1500 - 15s
Lens33 - 100mm F/3.2 - 5.8 / 8Mininum Focus3cm (w) / 45cm (t)
ZoomElectronicManual FocusN / A
Filter DiameterN / A Focus System 9 points Assist-lamp
Viewfinder Type Optical Tunnel Viewfinder Size % Coverage
Display Position Fixed Display Size 2.5" LCD 230K Pixels 100% Coverage
Exposure ModesAuto Scene Modes 14Portrait, Night Snapshot, Kids&Pets, Indoor, Sunset, Fireworks, Long shutter, Beach, Underwater, Aquarium, Foliage, Snow, ISO3200, Digital Macro
MeteringMulti-Segment, Center-Weighed, Spot Bracketing
Exposure Compensation -2..+2 EV, 1/3 EV Flash Compensation
White Balance Auto , Presets, Custom White Balance Tuning
Continuous Drive 0.8 FPS, Unlimited JPEG Self Timer Yes *2s, 10s, Custom 2-10 shots @ 1-30s
Command Dials DOF Preview No
Protection Dust Reduction No
Digital Level None Tripod Mount Yes
Remote Trigger N / A Eye-Start Sensor No
Multiple Shots N / A Orientation Sensor Yes
Image Formats JPEG Flash Ports
Built-In Flash Yes, 3.5 - 2m (W-T) Flash Sync Unknown
Video Capture 1280x720 @ 30 FPS 16:9 Sound Input None
Memory Secure Digital High Capacity GPS N / A
Battery Lithium-Ion Battery Life 210 *CIPA Standard, 50% flash use.
Introduced 2009-02-17 Construction
Size 87 x 55 x 19mm (W x H x D) Weight 115g

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Canon SD780 IS Facts

Ultra-Compact digital camera
12 Megapixels Ultra CompactISO 80-1600
3X Optical ZoomShutter 1/1500-15s
Built-in StabilizationCustom white-balance
0.8 FPS Drive, Unlimited ImagesSpot-Metering
1280x720 @ 30 FPS Video RecordingLithium-Ion
2.5" LCD 230K PixelsSecure Digital High Capacity
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