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At A Glance

The great-looking SD780 IS isn't a superficial beauty; its performance and features are stunning, too.

Manufacturer’s Description

It may be the slimmest Digital ELPH Canon has ever created, but the impact couldn't be bigger. The PowerShot SD780 IS Digital ELPH captivates the senses with bold saturated colors and a daringly original design that matches the intensity of Canon's most innovative camera technology. Even when picture-taking conditions seem pretty unforgiving, you've got Canon on your side. So the shots you used to miss are the images you'll now be sharing, and the movies you never took before will be HD unforgettable.

The Specs

Display
Display size 2.5 inches
Viewfinder Optical
Battery
Battery Type Lithium Ion Battery
Ports and Connections
MultiMedia Card (MMC) or MultiMediaCard (MMC)
  • MMC
  • MMCplus
Available Interfaces No
Power
Battery Type Lithium Ion Battery
Dimensions
Width 3.4 inches
Depth 2.2 inches
Height 0.7 inches
Weight 0.28125 pounds
Lens Features
Maximum Wide Angle (deprecated) 33.0 mm
Maximum aperture 3.2
Lens mount Interchangeable
Focus features No
Storage Media
SD card SD Memory Card
Supported Image Formats
JPG Yes
Warranty
Warranty information 1 Year Limited Warranty

Performance

Performance (New)
Exposure Fair
Color Good
Sharpness Very Good
Distortion Superior
Performance
Image Quality, Exposure 53.8
Battery Life (minutes) 143.75
Number of Shots 261
Image Quality, Exposure--Flash 51.9
Image Quality, Sharpness 53.6
Battery Life Score Good
Image Quality, Color 62.1
Image Quality, Overall 55.7
Image Quality, Exposure--Normal 54.5
Number of Batteries 1
Image Quality, Distortion 79.4
Image Quality Score Very Good

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