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Canon SD780 IS

The Canon SD780 IS is an ultra-slim point-and-shoot digital camera from Canon's Digital ELPH series and is a step down from the SD960 for 2009.  Like the SD960, the camera features a 12.1 megapixel sensor, records HD video in 720p and has a mini-HDMI port to allow direct connection to an HDTV.  It includes a DIGIC 4 Image Processor that delivers face detection technology and has a face detection self timer for taking self portraits and group shots.  The SD780 IS offers 3x optical and 4x digital zoom with Canon's optical image stabilizer technology for clear closeup shots and is designed with a 2.5" PureColor LCD display compared to the 2.8" screen and 4x optical zoom of the SD960.  The camera also has an intelligent AUTO feature which analyzes the shooting conditions and selects the appropriate setting.  The SD780 IS is expected to be released in March 2009 in a variety of metallic colors including red, black, gold, and silver.

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Canon SD780 IS
MSRP $280.00
Release date March, 2009
Brand Canon
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attractive
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easy to fit into a pocket
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small and light (115g)
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records video in high definition 720p
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affordable price
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available in red, black, silver or gold
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HDMI output
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fantastic video quality
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new program mode that saves your flash, exposure, and other camera settings
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slimmer than predecessor with rounded edges
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3x optical zoom
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doesn't include an HDMI cable
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utilizes an older Canon UI
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black model is hard to see markings on body
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requires a faster computer to play video than predecessor
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Features/Specs

  • 12.1 megapixel sensor
  • 2.5" PureColor LCD display with wide viewing angle
  • Face detection technology with face-detection self timer
  • Records video in HD (1280 x 720 pixels)
  • 3x optical, 4x digital, 12x combined zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer
  • DIGIC 4 Image Processor
  • Smart AUTO feature
  • Mini-HDMI connector
  • Available Colors: Red, Black, Silver, Gold
  • Ultra slim design
  • Weight: 115g

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Buy It

Canon SD780 IS

• Canon PowerShot SD780IS12.1 MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5-inch LCD (Black)

• PowerShot SD780 IS Black Digital Camera

UPC: 013803109580

EAN: 013803109580

MPN: SD780IS Black

Competitors

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90

MSRP  $299.95    Released  April, 2009
Pros
  • affordable price
  • records video in 720p high definition
  • available in silver, black, pink, brown and blue
Cons
  • 90-day limited warranty
  • uses harder to find, slightly more expensive and less capacious MS Duo flash storage
  • battery could last longer; had to spend $38 for the Sony infolithium battery
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20

MSRP  $279.95    Released  April, 2009
Pros
  • 10x optical zoom
  • shoots high definition 720p video with sound
  • 10.1 megapixels
Cons
  • supports Memory Stick Duo cards only - more expensive and harder to find than other types
  • lacks wide-angle zoom
  • USB port is located on the bottom of the camera
ProSCORE
6 reviews
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Samsung SL820

Samsung SL820

MSRP  $279.99    Released  May, 2009
Pros
  • 5x optical zoom
  • 720p video recording
  • wide-angle lens
Cons
  • not available in any colours
  • a basic point & shoot
  • no optical viewfinder
ProSCORE
4 reviews
69
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Comments

1.  avatar Erik said:

I have the Canon SD770 IS, and my dad just bought the SD780 IS and I had a long time to play with this newer model. This camera is essentially builds off of the impressive SD770 IS by adding HD video recording (in H.264 720p HD .MOV quicktime format), a sleeker camera body, three colors, and some minor tweaks to the button layouts and some settings.

This camera is a fantastic buy as both a point-and-shoot and HD camcorder all in one. Save your money, and buy this. Forget about those standalone camcorders. You'll get much more use out of this, and the quality is great.
Jun 23, 2009 9:54pm
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March 4, 2009
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Pros

  • attractive
  • easy to fit into a pocket
  • small and light (115g)
  • records video in high definition 720p
  • affordable price
  • available in red, black, silver or gold

Cons

  • 3x optical zoom
  • utilizes an older Canon UI

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Erik

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June 23, 2009
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • attractive
  • easy to fit into a pocket
  • small and light (115g)
  • records video in high definition 720p
  • affordable price
  • available in red, black, silver or gold
  • HDMI output
  • fantastic video quality
  • new program mode that saves your flash, exposure, and other camera settings
  • slimmer than predecessor with rounded edges

Cons

  • 3x optical zoom
  • doesn't include an HDMI cable
  • utilizes an older Canon UI
  • requires a faster computer to play video than predecessor

Comments

"I have the Canon SD770 IS, and my dad just bought the SD780 IS and I had a long time to play with this newer model. This camera is essentially builds off of the impressive SD770 IS by adding HD video recording (in H.264 720p HD .MOV quicktime format), a sleeker camera body, three colors, and some minor tweaks to the button layouts and some settings.

This camera is a fantastic buy as both a point-and-shoot and HD camcorder all in one. Save your money, and buy this. Forget about those standalone camcorders. You'll get much more use out of this, and the quality is great."
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Tom Ehman

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June 17, 2009
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • attractive
  • easy to fit into a pocket
  • small and light (115g)
  • records video in high definition 720p
  • affordable price
  • HDMI output

Cons

  • 3x optical zoom
  • black model is hard to see markings on body

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enchanted

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November 9, 2009
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ProSCORE
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10 pros
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Pros

  • attractive
  • easy to fit into a pocket
  • small and light (115g)
  • records video in high definition 720p
  • affordable price
  • available in red, black, silver or gold
  • HDMI output
  • fantastic video quality
  • new program mode that saves your flash, exposure, and other camera settings
  • slimmer than predecessor with rounded edges

Cons

  • 3x optical zoom
  • doesn't include an HDMI cable

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