Canon PowerShot SD780IS - The Biggest and Smallest Camera on the Market

Overview

The biggest value in digital cameras on the market is the smallest camera ever made, the Canon PowerShot SD780IS. Smaller than an average wallet, the approximate height and width of a credit card (though.7 inches thick), this camera slips easily into a shirt pocket.

Canon PowerShot SD780IS

The tiny Canon PowerShot SD780IS Digital ELPH, nevertheless, packs an impressive array of cutting edge features while remaining easy enough to use for complete beginners.

Canon PowerShot SD780IS - The Biggest and Smallest Camera on the Market

Not only can you quickly take continuous still shots, it also provides high definition video recording, video clip editing, image stabilization on stills and video, blink detection, extremely quick startup, an easy-to-read LCD screen and a scene detection mode.

First Things First - Using the Canon PowerShot SD780IS

Your pictures will consistently turn out as you expect, consistently clear and in focus and the video quality is as sharp or sharper than other cameras in its class. For quick, easy, ultra-portable, everyday picture taking and HD video, the Canon PowerShot SD780IS is a joy to use.

For such a tiny camera, it performs exceedingly well in low light and the sound quality in video mode is excellent. Image stabilization provides clear images without motion blurring and the scene detection feature provides focus and clarity in nearly every shooting condition automatically. It even has a mini-HDMI output connector so you can display your images directly on your HDTV or other monitor with the appropriate cable (the HDMI cable is not included).

Who should purchase the Canon PowerShot SD780IS?

The Canon PowerShot SD780IS camera makes it about as easy as possible to take reliably sharp photos and videos in a skin so small and light you can forget you have it with you.

If you want an ultra-portable camera you can slip in your pocket or purse and then take photos with in a matter of seconds then this may well be the camera you're looking for.

What's Wrong With It?

Okay, nothing's perfect. The Canon PowerShot SD780IS does have a few warts.

While some have commented that the sound quality when recording video is excellent for a recorder this small, others have complained it sounds a little monotone. This might have a lot to do with background noise, number of people talking, the types of sounds being recorded and distance from the camera.

Another limitation of the Canon PowerShot SD780IS typically cited is that you can't use the optical zoom when you're recording video. You can use digital zoom only.

Another drawback of such a miniaturized camera system is that you're limited to an optical zoom of only 3x. I thought I was going to miss the 12x of my larger camera but in actual use I rarely think of it. There are, of course, some distance shots I don't even think to try with it, but it doesn't seem to bother me as most of the pictures I take don't require a powerful zoom.

The view finder, though usable, is tiny. Some find this annoying. Others are impressed Canon managed to squeeze in an optical view finder at all.

Some users complain about noise or graininess at ISO's higher than ISO400 but it doesn't seem noticeably worse than most other compact cameras.

Probably the biggest thing to watch out for with the Canon PowerShot SD780IS, or any sophisticated electronic technology for that matter, is that you don't get a "lemon". A few people have purchased cameras that didn't work right from day one, or after a few months' use. Make sure to purchase from reputable suppliers in case you're one of the few to experience this problem.

What's so Good About It?

The Canon PowerShot SD780IS has an amazing number of features in an exceptionally small package at a very affordable price. You can record beautiful high definition video and play your movies and still photos on your HDTV using the mini-HDMI connector and the images will look great even on a big screen.

The Canon PowerShot SD780IS will select the proper settings automatically when using the smart auto mode and will also detect faces. In fact, there's a face detection self-timer so you can step into the frame before the picture shoots and it will wait until it detects your face before snapping the shot.

Conclusion

If you're looking for a tiny portable camera that allows you to shoot consistently sharp photos quickly, plus HD video at 720p resolution with an HDMI output connector... this is the camera for you.

Canon PowerShot SD780IS - The Biggest and Smallest Camera on the Market

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