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Canon PowerShot SD780 IS reviews
You can find here the most interesting reviews / ratings from the well-known expert sites about the Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Camera. Here are the reviewers:
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- 10 November 2009 - |
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- 4 |
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- 17 July 2009 - |
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- 19 May 2009 - |
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- 2.5 |
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- 11 May 2009 - |
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- 4 |
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- 30 April 2009 - |
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- 0 |
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- 19 April 2009 - |
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- 4.5 |
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- 01 April 2009 - |
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- 0 |
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- 26 March 2009 - |
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- 0 |
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- 22 March 2009 - |
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- 4 |
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- 10 March 2009 - |
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- 0 |
TrustedReviews 's conclusion / rating - 10 November 2009 |
“ The Canon IXUS 100 IS is almost a novelty now, a 3x zoom ultra-compact when all around are wide-angle long-zooms. It's a nice looking camera with excellent build quality and a good range of features. Performance is good, especially in low light, and the image quality is also generally very good. However the awkward handling and almost pointless tiny viewfinder limit its appeal... ”
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- 4 |
Complete review here
DigitalCameraInfo 's conclusion / rating - 17 July 2009 |
“ The Canon PowerShot SD780 IS a decent camera poured into a very small package. It may not have the world's most impressive range of manual controls, nor the biggest zoom we've ever seen, but it shoots well, with excellent image sharpness (though with low color accuracy).
There are no manual exposure controls, but we were pleased that the camera includes manual white balance, and a long exposure mode which lets you set the shutter speed from 1-15 seconds.
One of the main problems we had with this camera is tied to its small size. Due to the short supply of real estate on the camera's back, the buttons all felt very small. This, coupled with their placement flush with the body (i.e., not raised at all), it is very hard to accurately press the button you want. Likewise, the optical viewfinder, while a nice touch, is far too small to use in all but the most dire of situations.
The Canon PowerShot SD780 IS has a 3x optical zoom, takes 12-megapixel images, and is currently available for a list price of $280... ”
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NeoCamera 's conclusion / rating - 19 May 2009 |
“ The Canon Powershot SD780 IS compromises a bit too much for its svelt size and dense sensor, particularly if compared to the rather similar SD1200 IS. While it still keeps some characreristics of Canon ultra-compacts, like a sturdy metallic body and well-rounded feature set, the image quality is below average with too little detail retention due to noise-reduction and significant amount of edge-softness. Needless to say, when comapred to the current ultra-compact champion, the Fuji F 200 EXR, the SD780 does not look too good. It is much easier to use and a great deal more intuitive... ”
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- 2.5 |
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PhotographyBLOG 's conclusion / rating - 11 May 2009 |
“ Those who choose the Canon Digital IXUS 100 IS as their travel companion of choice are obviously favouring portability (or fashion) above all else, but luckily the camera doesn't fall down on performance, and, given its diminutive dimensions, it's a surprise that there aren't more inherent compromises. For example, even though the operational buttons and controls are small, they never feel too small.
This camera then is rather inoffensive and rather lovely. Its asking price feels about right given its weight, build and sophisticated finish – with the choice of colours lending a dash of frivolity. The ability to shoot HD video clips (if, sadly, not quite full HD) also pushes ahead of the 640x480 pixel pack and ticks another of the latest 'must have' boxes. You'll have to supply your own dedicated HDMI cable of course, plus removable media in the shape of an SD or SDHC card, but the latter are now thankfully two-a-penny.
In summary then, the camera is pleasingly responsive, intuitive to use for anyone who has handled a Canon IXUS before and, being small enough to slip into a shirt top pocket is the kind of camera you'll carry with you anywhere and everywhere. The result? A greater likelihood of taking that winning shot. It all adds up to a Photography Blog Recommended award for the Canon Digital IXUS 100 IS... ”
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- 4 |
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DPInterface 's conclusion / rating - 30 April 2009 |
“ The Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Digital ELPH aka Digital IXUS 100 is a stylish, small digital camera that has high-resolution, a HD movie mode and optical viewfinder. As you can probably tell, the SD780 won’t have any problems fitting into even the smallest of pockets, purses or bag compartments. It’s well-built and easy to hold and operate for most part, except the really tiny mode switch on the back. Perhaps women with long fingernails will have an easier time operating the mode switch…
Besides long exposure and manual white balance, the Canon PowerShot SD780 Digital ELPH is mainly a point-and-shoot camera and I wish it had manual controls. The camera features a new 3X optical zoom lens which goes slightly wider than the typical 33 mm of Digital ELPHs AND it has less distortion too. Unfortunately that comes at a price of a slower aperture range (at telephoto, it’s almost 2/3s of a stop slower than the old lens).
Then there are the latest bells-and-whistles, things like face detection, blink detection, Servo AF and face self-timer. The SD780 Digital ELPH even has a Smart Auto mode, which automatically selects a scene mode that matches shooting conditions and the occasion, and as mentioned, a HD movie mode which records 720p videos at 30 FPS with sound.
Other than that, the Canon SD780 Digital ELPH is a fast performer with good focusing and shot-to-shot speeds; it’ll never keep you waiting if you use a fast memory card. The only area where the SD780 didn’t impress was in terms of continuous shooting - it isn’t only this camera; like other 12 megapixel compacts I’ve reviewed, the SD780’s high resolution and large file sizes tend to compromise its continuous shooting frame rates. It’s not like the additional 2 megapixels over last year’s model makes a big difference in photo details.
The Canon PowerShot SD780 Digital ELPH produces good image quality below ISO 800, with nicely saturated colors, low color fringing and distortion and no redeye (thanks to the redeye removal tool available in both shooting and playback modes). If you don’t mind making small 4 x 6 prints, then you could use the camera’s ISO 3200 mode, which lowers resolution to 2 MP but quality is comparable to native 2 megapixel cameras several years back.
If it’s a small and stylish camera with good image quality and performance traits that you want, the Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Digital ELPH aka Digital IXUS 100 fits the bill. The camera is good for for low light stills (party and pub snapshots) and people photos, and with good lighting, HD video... ”
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Kushari 's conclusion / rating - 19 April 2009 |
“ I really fell in love with this camera. It lived up to my expectations. Usually when I anticipate a product so much I get disappointed when it’s not as good as I thought. However with this camera it really amazed me, GREAT JOB CANON! However some things in the user interface could get fixed, it took me about five minutes to figure out where the color swap function is for images. However this camera will really impress everyone that sees it, even the non geeks. My friends asked to see my camera when I arrived back from my trip to the US. They were shocked to see a point and shoot camera, they expected a heavy duty giant camcorder. I am glad I picked Canon over Sony for my digital camera!... ”
Complete review here
Imaging resource 's conclusion / rating - 01 April 2009 |
“ I hand-picked the Canon SD780 IS from the range of Spring 2009 digital cameras, hoping it would be a good performer, as I expect its appearance alone to make it a great seller. We've even see other sites give it a positive review. Though we really like the way the camera works, and at least two of us had it on our short list as our next pocket camera, the fact that it can't exceed the capabilities of the two-year-old 7.1-megapixel Canon SD1000 scuttled our plans. We still think the SD780 IS is a very nice digital camera to use, and that it will serve as a decent camera for serving up good 4x6-inch prints at up to ISO 800, but that 12-megapixel designation on the front of the camera makes it seem like the camera is capable of more. The lens flare, a big part of the problem with the Canon SD780, will also be noticeable in most enlargements of 8x10 or bigger; without the flare, we'd probably give the SD780 a stronger recommendation with a warning about heavy noise reduction. The exception is the SD780's movie mode, where lens flare is going to be less of an issue; so if you're looking for a very very small 780p camera, the SD780 might serve well. The Canon SD780 is a nice looking little digital camera that's slim and pretty fast, but it doesn't measure up to Canon's better current pocket cameras, like the Canon SD880 IS, which we recommend so highly that we made it a Dave's Pick before we even finished the review... ”
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Steves Digicams 's conclusion / rating - 26 March 2009 |
“ I truly enjoyed using the SD780 IS. This camera produces images that rival that of larger more expensive digicams, and offers AF performance that leaves many of them in the dust as well. I was slightly disappointed that the burst mode was slower than its predecessor (I achieved 1fps compared to the SD770's 1.6fps), however I don't see too many of the consumers that buy this camera using that feature often. Plus, they added a high-quality 720p HD movie mode, so who needs a burst mode on a camera this small anyway. The SD780 was designed for those who want the ultimate in portability, but still expect great shot performance and image quality. I feel Canon has provided an excellent model to fill those needs, all with with a competitive price of US$279.99 or less. That said, I have no problem giving the Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Digital ELPH a high recommendation to anyone in the market for an ultra-compact and stylish camera... ”
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CameraLabs 's conclusion / rating - 22 March 2009 |
“ Much of the appeal of the IXUS 100 IS / SD780 IS of course lies with its physical build and appearance. See it in the flesh and it’s a real head-turner, and the first model we’ve tested in a long while to attract admiring comments from almost everyone who saw it. The camera really is very small with a smart finish and total absence of sharp corners, ensuring it’ll never dig uncomfortably into your hands or pockets. It simply looks and feels great.
Despite its tiny dimensions, Canon’s also packed it with a great deal of new technologies – at least in terms of the IXUS / ELPH range anyway. As such it’s one of the first Canon compacts to boast HD video recording, HDMI output and scene detection in Auto. And while the 2.5in screen may sound small in today’s terms, it looks great and there’s literally no room for anything bigger.
But with small size inevitably comes compromises. The 3x optical range is unremarkable, you can’t zoom while filming video, and we noticed softness in the corners of images on our sample. Considering the size, it’s pretty remarkable to find an optical viewfinder squeezed in there, but it’s so small we can’t see many people using it – indeed you forget its even there most of the time.
So if you desire wider coverage or images which are sharper across the frame, then look elsewhere, such as to Canon’s own IXUS 870 IS / SD880 IS. But there’s no denying the physical appeal of the IXUS 100 IS / SD780 IS and the fact it does a good job at capturing most moments in its newly enhanced auto mode, while additionally offering HD capture and output. Ultimately if you’re after a slim, stylish compact which handles itself well in general-use and can trade that against its weaknesses, then it comes recommended... ”
Complete review here
DigitalCameraReview 's conclusion / rating - 10 March 2009 |
“ Look at the SD780's specs sheet basics – 3x zoom, 2.5 inch LCD, tiny viewfinder, and few controls designed to appeal to advanced shooters – and its list price of just a shade under $300 looks hard to justify. Shoot with the camera for a little while, though, and you'll quickly figure out that this is a device that proves to be much more than the sum of its parts. Streamlined in every sense to fit with the kind of casual, memory-capturing shooting that most of us engage in most of the time, the SD780 is a camera that churns out great pictures without fuss.
But Canon hasn't ignored the fact that a camera at this price point needs something to set it apart from the general picture taking pack, either. In this case, that something is size, with the SD780 taking up less square space than a credit card while remaining impressively thin at the same time. With great styling cues and excellent build, gadget fans will no doubt find the SD780's solid, ultra-reliable photographic performance to be just the icing on the cake.
We certainly wish the SD780's lens was better, in terms of versatility and performance, and Canon's very aggressive processing is a "love it or hate it" proposition for most. Assuming the street price lands where we expect it to, though, this is one surprisingly versatile, surprisingly small, and – considering all of this – surprisingly affordable little ultracompact... ”
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