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Canon N100 vs Canon SD780 IS

Portability
89
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
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Canon PowerShot N100 front
 
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon N100 vs Canon SD780 IS Key Specs

Canon N100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
  • 289g - 105 x 68 x 36mm
  • Released January 2014
Canon SD780 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-100mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 155g - 87 x 56 x 18mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 100 IS
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Canon N100 vs Canon SD780 IS Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon N100 versus Canon SD780 IS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Canon. The sensor resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the SD780 IS (12MP) is very comparable but the N100 (1/1.7") and SD780 IS (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The N100 was released 4 years later than the SD780 IS and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon N100 being a Compact camera and the Canon SD780 IS being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the N100 grades vs the SD780 IS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Canon SD780 IS

 N100 SD780 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2009Fresher by 60 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Canon N100

 SD780 IS N100 

Common features in the Canon N100 and Canon SD780 IS

 N100 SD780 IS 
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon N100 vs Canon SD780 IS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon N100 provides outside dimensions of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Canon SD780 IS has proportions of 87mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the N100 against the SD780 IS.

Canon N100 vs Canon SD780 IS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the N100 and SD780 IS is 89 and 96 respectively.

Canon N100 vs Canon SD780 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon N100 vs Canon SD780 IS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The visual below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the N100 and SD780 IS.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The N100 offers the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler. The fresher N100 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon N100 vs Canon SD780 IS sensor size comparison

Canon N100 vs Canon SD780 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N100 vs Canon SD780 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N100 Portrait photography details
Canon SD780 IS Portrait photography details
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you can focus manually
supports face detection focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW format
26
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon N100 Street photography info
Canon SD780 IS Street photography info
64
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (289g)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon N100
Sports photography with Canon SD780 IS
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery life (330 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon N100 Travel photography factors
Canon SD780 IS Travel photography factors
65
good battery life (330 CIPA)
provides touch focus
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (289 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (155 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N100 Landscape photography information
Canon SD780 IS Landscape photography information
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you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery life (330 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N100 Vlogging features
Canon SD780 IS Vlogging features
34
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
does have external microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
more heavy than competition in class (289g)
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition (155g)
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Canon N100 vs Canon SD780 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N100 and Canon SD780 IS
 Canon PowerShot N100Canon PowerShot SD780 IS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot N100 Canon PowerShot SD780 IS
Also called as - Digital IXUS 100 IS
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2014-01-06 2009-02-18
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 33-100mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (tunnel)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 289 gr (0.64 lb) 155 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") 87 x 56 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-12L NB-4L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $349 $0