• Store the Canon PowerShot SD870IS Digital Camera
• Dimensions: 4.53″ x 2.56″ x 1″
• Front additional hidden pocket offers storage space for small accessories
• Comes with a key ring and belt loop for the widest range of portability
• Interior is non-scratch to ensure your camera stays safe

Product Description
Slim, lightweight, and absolutely stylish! This PORTA Nylon Camera Case is the choice way to carry and protect your digital camera while out on your adventures! Easily slip in your digital camera into this case and secure it with the reinforced zipper. The front hidden pocket is tastefully disguised and offers storage space for additional small accessories such as SD cards, batteries, etc. This camera case can be easily attached to bags, backpacks, purses, fannypa… More >>

Canon PowerShot SD870IS Carrying PORTA Nylon Camera Case with Hidden Pocket

A very quick glance at the specifications of these two compact pocket cameras shows that they are almost identical. Here are some of the similarities:

Size: 3.4″ wide by 2.2″ high by 0.7″ deep LCD: 2.5″ with 230,000 pixel resolution Zoom: 3x with very similar focal equivalents Image Quality: both are excellent for compact pocket cameras Aperture: not exactly equal but not enough difference to make a case one way or the other ISO range: auto, or 80-1600 White Balance selection: 6 positions and manual preset Image Processor: Canon Digic 4

The differences are only in the Megapixels and the video capablility. The Canon PowerShot SD780 IS has a whopping 12 megapixel image sensor, while the Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS has only a 10 megapixel image sensor. If you are a megapixel watcher, this may be enough for you to go for the SD780 IS, but it really is not enough of a difference to base your final decision on.

The biggest difference is in the video capture feature. The Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS has decent video with capacity of capturing 640×480 video at 30fps (frames per second), which is similar to previous pocket cameras. However, the Canon PowerShot SD780 IS has the capability to capture HD video at 1280×720 pixels and 30 fps. This is the same video capability and format as some much higher end cameras.

So, if you want to be able to show your pocket camera video on your HD TV with excellent quality, the Canon PowerShot SD780 IS is the camera for you. The additional 40 or so $$$ is well worth the upgrade in video.

If video is not your thing, then by all means, save the $40 and get the Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS. The image quality for still photos is pretty much identical. Use the money you save to get a memory card for your new family pocket camera. (By the way, you will have to spring for the memory card with the SD780 too, in order to record that great video.)

It’s always a good idea to research your purchase before you buy. Don’t just walk into your favorite discount department store and pick up the prettiest camera off the shelf because its design will impress your friends. There are some great compact digital cameras being offered. But that is not the case with every camera. Check the ratings from the camera review sites and online stores where those who actually purchased the cameras are posting their evaluations. Some of these reviews will convince you one way or the other about the camera you are considering.

Of course you should always check in at www.digital-photographic-resources.com before making any camera decision.

Happy Shooting!