Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-S7
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96 Imaging
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Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-S7 Key Specs
(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
- Released February 2009
- Also referred to as Digital IXUS 100 IS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
- Announced February 2010

Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-S7 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Canon SD780 IS versus Casio EX-S7, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SD780 IS (12MP) and the EX-S7 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SD780 IS was brought out 12 months earlier than the EX-S7 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SD780 IS grades versus the EX-S7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-S7 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD780 IS & Casio Exilim EX-S7. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SD780 IS Gallery & Casio EX-S7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Casio EX-S7
SD780 IS | EX-S7 |
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Canon SD780 IS
EX-S7 | SD780 IS | |||
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Announced | February 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 12 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Casio EX-S7
SD780 IS | EX-S7 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-S7 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SD780 IS comes with outer measurements of 87mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Casio EX-S7 has measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SD780 IS versus Casio EX-S7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SD780 IS compared to the EX-S7.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD780 IS and EX-S7 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-S7 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SD780 IS and EX-S7.
As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you really should take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older SD780 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-S7 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-S7 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | Casio Exilim EX-S7 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | Casio Exilim EX-S7 |
Also Known as | Digital IXUS 100 IS | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2009-02-18 | 2010-02-21 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Exilim Engine 5.0 |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 33-100mm (3.0x) | 36-107mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 155g (0.34 lb) | 121g (0.27 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 87 x 56 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NB-4L | NP-80 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $0 | $140 |