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Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-S7

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD780 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-S7 Key Specs

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
  • Released February 2009
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 100 IS
Casio EX-S7
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Casio EX-S7

 SD780 IS EX-S7 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Canon SD780 IS

 EX-S7 SD780 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010February 2009More recent by 12 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Casio EX-S7

 SD780 IS EX-S7 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-S7 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-S7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-S7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD780 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-S7 as a Portrait photography camera
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includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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has manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Street photography details
Casio EX-S7 Street photography details
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (155 grams)
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Sports photography advice
Casio EX-S7 Sports photography advice
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD780 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-S7
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (155g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-S7 Landscape photography highlights
27
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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has manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Vlogging advice
Casio EX-S7 Vlogging advice
27
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (155 grams)
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wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-S7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD780 IS and Casio EX-S7
 Canon PowerShot SD780 ISCasio Exilim EX-S7
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