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Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Digital ELPH  
 
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Manufacturer: Canon USA, Inc.
Model name: PowerShot SD780 IS Digital ELPH
Date announced: 2009-02-17
MSRP: $280
Average retail price: $235  See all prices
Official site: PowerShot SD780 IS Homepage
 
Max resolution: 4000 x 3000 (12 Megapixel)
Sensor size (type): 1/2.3" (CCD)
Zoom capability: 3X optical + 4X digital
Focal length (35mm equiv.): 33mm - 100mm
Crop factor (D-SLR only): N/A
Max. Aperture: F3.2 - F5.8
Auto focus: Yes
 
Optical image stabilization: Yes
AF-assist lamp: Yes
Macro (min distance): Yes (3 cm)
Built-in flash: Yes
External flash support: No
Supports conversion lenses: No
 
LCD display: Yes/2.5"
LCD resolution: 230,000 pixels
LCD position: Fixed
Viewfinder: Optical
Viewfinder magnification: N/A
Viewfinder coverage: N/A
 
Manual controls: Exposure compensation, white balance
ISO sensitivity: 80/100/200/400/800/1600
Movie mode (format): Yes (H.264)
Movie resolution (max): 1280 x 720
Sound recording: Yes
RAW/TIFF mode: No
PictBridge support: Yes
 
Storage method: SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus (no card included)   Buy more memory now!
Storage capacity (w/included card): N/A
Batteries used: NB-4L (1)  Buy batteries now!
Battery life
(CIPA standard):
210 shots
 
Video out: Yes
HDMI port: Yes
USB support: Yes (2.0)
Dimensions (W x H x D): 3.4 x 2.2 x 0.7 in / 86.4 x 55.9 x 17.8 mm
Weight (empty): 4.1 oz / 115 g
Bundled software: Canon Digital Camera Solution
 
Misc. notes: Thinnest ELPH ever comes in black, silver, gold, and VERY red. HDMI port. Known as the Digital IXUS 100 IS in some countries.