Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-S5
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Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-S5 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-S5 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD780 IS and Casio Exilim EX-S5. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SD780 IS Gallery and Casio EX-S5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Casio EX-S5
SD780 IS | EX-S5 | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper screen (+115k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Canon SD780 IS
EX-S5 | SD780 IS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Casio EX-S5
SD780 IS | EX-S5 | |||
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Revealed | February 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Same generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Examine the Canon SD780 IS and Casio EX-S5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-S5 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | Casio Exilim EX-S5 | |
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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 |