Which Digital Camera is the Absolute Best - Canon PowerShot SD780IS or Canon PowerShot SD1200IS?

Find the pocket camera that is perfect for your needs!

Canon has many fantastic digital compact cameras to choose from. But two have been dominating sales recently as the number 2 and 3 sellers in the Amazon Camera market. They are the PowerShot SD 780IS and the PowerShot SD 1200IS.

Both these cameras qualify in the Pocket Point and Shoot category. Anyone can take good photos with one of these little gems. And because they will fit in a pocket or purse, you will never have an excuse to miss a "photo op" again!

Here is a side by side look at their features so you can decide which one would be right for you:

Canon PowerShot SD 780IS	Canon PowerShot SD 1200IS
12.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality poster-size prints	10.0-megapixel resolution captures enough detail for prints up to 13 x 19 inches
LCD: 2.5" with 230k resolution	LCD: 2.5" with 230k resolution
ISO rating: Auto, 80 - 1600	ISO rating: Auto, 80 - 1600
3x Zoom: 33-100mm	3x Zoom: 35-105mm
Aperture Range: f3.2-5.8	Aperture Range: f2.8-4.9
Image Stabilization: yes	Image Stabilization: yes
Yes, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps	Yes, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps
Image Quality: Super-fine, Fine, Normal	Image Quality: Super-fine, Fine, Normal
Dimensions: 87 x 56 x 18 mm	Dimensions: 86 x 55 x 22 mm
Weight: 160 g (5.6 oz)	Weight: 120 g (4.2 oz)
Price: $209	Price: $169

The Bottom Line:

Both of these cameras are designed to be family friendly. They have smart auto - the cameras are in total control of the settings - so it is difficult to get a bad picture. They are truly just Point and Shoot technology. As you can see there is not much difference in the specs, so the deciding factor has to be whether you desire high quality video in your digital compact camera. The choice is simple - If video quality is important, then the Canon PowerShot SD 780IS is the pocket camera for you. You CAN record video on the SD 1200IS, it just is not the same quality as its more expensive cousin.