Canon released its new line into a tough market with economic hard times and a glut of consumer hand-held devices, so if you can resist all the graduation and Father's Day hype, this one, like its predecessor the SD770, is likely to come down in price (same for the SD1200). For those who like the practicality and convenience of a slightly larger camera offering more aspect ratios, the SD880 and SD890 are understandably better bets. Wide angle lenses may not excite some consumers as much as a zoom lens, but they're far more practical for tight framing of group shots, not to mention insuring the mic picks up dialog during videos.
But the SD780 is a camera where looks, though not the only thing, aren't far from being the main thing. The camera feels even smaller than its listed dimensions and weight; the carton it comes in is 3/5 the size of the box for its predecessor, the SD770. And just compare the surfaces of these two cameras: not a speck of space is wasted on the SD780, making the viewfinder a bit slower to deploy and the flash slightly less powerful than either of these features on the SD770. But no question that, assuming you don't miss the classic Canon squared-off look, the SD780 is a sexy-looking, stealthy (especially in black) point 'n shooter that's as aesthetically pleasing and as well designed as an iPod Nano (just be careful not to put either device into a pants pocket without first checking for holes). As for size, my Sony Cybershot U-10 is fatter but 30 percent smaller overall than the SD780, so best to regard this one not as the smallest camera but the smallest Canon.
Initial impressions of the shots are favorable. The ones from my Canon PowerShot model with a mere 3.2 megapixel lens set up faster and strike me as more natural, but I'd hate to crop or enlarge any of them. The SD780 invites the user to exercise patience as well as creativity in order to get the most from its extreme miniaturization. I haven't tried attaching an HDMI cable to this pint-sized overachiever as yet, but I expect to do so and return to this review in the near future, hopefully with some sort of assurance that carrying this little marvel will save you the trouble of bringing along a Flip to your granddaughter's ballet recital or son's Little League game.Get more detail about Canon PowerShot SD780IS12.1 MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5-inch LCD (Black).
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