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Garmin GPSMAP 78 Series - Comparison Table

Garmin GPSMAP 78 Series

Comparison Table


Garmin GPSMAP 78 Series models are ideal for mariners and boaters as well as its useful for geocachers and hikers. The control buttons placed above the display provide comfortable operating while holding the device. Below you will find comparison table between the models. Grey Rows will indicate the subject in which there is a difference. Go ahead and choose the one best suitable to you.

Generally the Garmin GPSMAP 62 Series consist of 3 models:
GPSMAP 78, GPSMAP 78s and GPSMAP 78sc.

The GPSMAP 78s and 78sc has a built-in tilt-compensated 3-axis electronic compass, a barometric altimeter and a High speed USB (USB 2.0). They also have the capability to transfer data wirelessly between other Garmin devices that support that function. The 78sc model is also preloaded with US Coastal Charts.

 

  Garmin GPSMAP 78 Handheld Navigator Garmin GPSMAP 78s Handheld Navigator Garmin GPSMAP 78sc Handheld Navigator

 

GPSMAP® 78

GPSMAP® 78s

GPSMAP® 78sc

Unit dimensions, WxHxD:

2.6" x 6.0" x 1.2"

(6.6 x 15.2 x 3.0 cm)

2.6" x 6.0" x 1.2"

(6.6 x 15.2 x 3.0 cm)

2.6" x 6.0" x 1.2"

(6.6 x 15.2 x 3.0 cm)

Display size, WxH:

1.43" x 2.15" (3.6 x 5.5 cm);

2.6" diag (6.6 cm)

1.43" x 2.15" (3.6 x 5.5 cm);

2.6" diag (6.6 cm)

1.43" x 2.15" (3.6 x 5.5 cm);

2.6" diag (6.6 cm)

Display resolution, WxH:

160 x 240 pixels

160 x 240 pixels

160 x 240 pixels

Display type:

transflective, 65-K color TFT

transflective, 65-K color TFT

transflective, 65-K color TFT

Weight:

7.7 oz (218.3 g) with batteries

7.7 oz (218.3 g) with batteries

7.7 oz (218.3 g) with batteries

Battery:

2 AA batteries (not included);

NiMH or Lithium recommended

2 AA batteries (not included);

NiMH or Lithium recommended

2 AA batteries (not included);

NiMH or Lithium recommended

Battery life:

20 hours

20 hours

20 hours

Waterproof:

yes (IPX7)

yes (IPX7)

yes (IPX7)

Floats:

yes

yes

yes

High-sensitivity receiver:

yes

yes

yes

Interface:

USB

NMEA 0183 compatible

high-speed USB

NMEA 0183 compatible

high-speed USB

NMEA 0183 compatible

Basemap:

yes

yes

yes

Preloaded maps:

no

no

yes

Ability to add maps:

yes

yes

yes

Built-in memory:

1.7 GB

1.7 GB

1.7 GB

Accepts data cards:

microSD™ card (not included)

microSD™ card (not included)

microSD™ card (not included)

Waypoints/favorites/locations:

2000

2000

2000

Routes:

200

200

200

Track log:

10,000 points, 200 saved tracks

10,000 points, 200 saved tracks

10,000 points, 200 saved tracks

Automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads):

yes (optional mapping for detailed roads)

yes (optional mapping for detailed roads)

yes (optional mapping for detailed roads)

Touchscreen:

no

no

no

Electronic compass:

no

yes (tilt-compensated, 3-axis)

yes (tilt-compensated, 3-axis)

Barometric altimeter:

no

yes

yes

Camera:

no

no

no

Photo navigation (navigate to geotagged photos):

yes

yes

yes

Picture viewer:

yes

yes

yes

Custom maps compatible:

yes

yes

yes

Geocaching-friendly:

yes (paperless)

yes (paperless)

yes (paperless)

Outdoor GPS games:

no

no

no

Hunt/fish calendar:

yes

yes

yes

Sun and moon information:

yes

yes

yes

Tide tables:

yes

yes

yes

Area calculation:

yes

yes

yes

Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest):

yes

yes

yes

Unit-to-unit transfer (shares data wirelessly with similar units):

no

yes

yes

Garmin Connect™ compatible (online community where you analyze, categorize and share data):

yes

yes

yes