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Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-S5

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD780 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24

Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-S5 Key Specs

Canon SD780 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-100mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 155g - 87 x 56 x 18mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 100 IS
Casio EX-S5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 100g - 102 x 35 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-S5 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon SD780 IS and Casio EX-S5, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the SD780 IS (12MP) and EX-S5 (9MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD780 IS was launched 2 months later than the EX-S5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SD780 IS scores against the EX-S5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Casio EX-S5

 SD780 IS EX-S5 
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Canon SD780 IS

 EX-S5 SD780 IS 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Casio EX-S5

 SD780 IS EX-S5 
RevealedFebruary 2009January 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-S5 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SD780 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 87mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-S5 has measurements of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SD780 IS versus the EX-S5.

Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-S5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD780 IS and EX-S5 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-S5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-S5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The visual below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD780 IS and EX-S5.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon SD780 IS to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-S5 sensor size comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-S5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-S5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Portrait photography information
Casio EX-S5 Portrait photography information
26
has face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
25
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD780 IS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-S5 as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than average in class (155g)
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD780 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-S5
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Travel photography highlights
Casio EX-S5 Travel photography highlights
51
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (155 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
53
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD780 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-S5 as a Landscape photography camera
28
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
27
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Vlogging details
Casio EX-S5 Vlogging details
27
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than average in class (155g)
22
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-S5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD780 IS and Casio EX-S5
 Canon PowerShot SD780 ISCasio Exilim EX-S5
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Casio Exilim EX-S5
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 100 IS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-02-18 2009-01-08
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-100mm (3.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 115k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1/2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155g (0.34 lbs) 100g (0.22 lbs)
Physical dimensions 87 x 56 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID NB-4L NP-80
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $0 $130