The Best Point And Shoot Pocket Camera - Canon Sd780is - User Reviews - By: ArticleSubmit Auto

Review by: Anonymous April 16, 2010

Excellent Travel Camera :)


I was in the market for a new point and shoot since my Canon S40 was a dud. I came across this and was immediately attracted by its size and weight. I primarily use this camera on travel for photos however I also use it for other things as well.

By no means am I a professional or even seasoned amateur when it comes to photography. I simply needed something to capture the moments. This little thing fit the bill quite nicely and I couldn't be any happier with it.

The features that impressed me the most were the 12MP, Lithium ion battery, size/weight, and functionality of it.

With a lot of other point and shoots, the camera's have selector wheels that allow you to adjust the settings based on the environment, lighting, etc, to get the best picture. Only problem is that, when taking that once in a lifetime shot, screwing around with the selector wheel is the last thing one should be worried about.

This camera is a true point and shoot which is what I liked the most about this camera. You simply turn it on, point and snap. The start up time for the camera is very quick (I'd say 2 seconds). Since I don't have to screw around with a selector wheel, this camera allows me to snap away at whatever I want and let the processor figure out what's best for the shot. An often overlooked but really great feature of this camera.

The video recording on this is so-so although I wouldn't expect high grade video quality from something like this. Overall though, it's a nice little feature of this camera since it takes videos in 720p resolution.

The files are limited at 30 minutes a piece and, if you plan on using this thing for video purposes, you're going to need a large SDHC card since the video files can get massive in size, real quick. I currently use a 32GB card with a 16GB for backup and those workout great for me. I also purchased an aftermarket extended battery for this off eBay for $5 and really like that as well.

The picture quality of the camera is quite nice. For the average 3x5 or 4x6 photo, this camera will capture almost every detail in the pic. The large size of the photos come out at 4000 x 3000 pixels which can be blown up to poster size (if i'm not mistaken).

I recently had some photos blown up to 12 x 18 posters and there was no loss of quality in the pics. Really nice picture quality for those scrap booking people. The 12MP is a way overkill for a 4x6 photo but it never hurts to have photos that are TOO clear.

The size/weight of this is almost negligible. It's tiny, lightweight and you'd almost forget you're carrying it around. Fits in my jean pockets or my backpack cellphone case without any issues. Recently took this on a snowboarding trip and it stood up to the cold and some wetness without fail. I wouldn't go so far as to call this thing very durable as the matte finish is a magnet for scratches, however, it does work well in pretty much any condition and can withstand normal wear and tear.

My only real "complaints" about this thing is the picture quality in low light conditions and the size of the LCD screen. When snapping photos in low light/nighttime settings, the pictures come out looking like you're in the middle of a snow storm.

I'm sure the preferences can be fine tuned a bit in manual mode however I haven't gotten that far yet with this thing. the LCD size is a bit on the tiny side but still works for using as your main viewfinder and reviewing pics/videos you've taken.

Overall, I'm really happy with this thing and it should be my main point and shoot for some time. It has pretty much all the features the average person needs or is looking for in a camera. Since the new SD line is out, I'm sure you can pick this one up for cheaper than I did. For those looking for a true point and shoot that's functional, look no further than this one.

Posted by: Chris Porter

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