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Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z16

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28

Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 100 IS
Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 848 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced September 2010
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Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Canon SD780 IS versus Casio EX-Z16, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SD780 IS (12MP) and the EX-Z16 (12MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD780 IS was brought out 19 months prior to the EX-Z16 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SD780 IS matches up against the EX-Z16 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Casio EX-Z16

 SD780 IS EX-Z16 
Display size2.5""Larger display (+2.5")
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Canon SD780 IS

 EX-Z16 SD780 IS 
IntroducedSeptember 2010February 2009More modern by 19 months
Focus manually More exact focusing

Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Casio EX-Z16

 SD780 IS EX-Z16 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SD780 IS offers exterior 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-Z16 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SD780 IS against the EX-Z16.

Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SD780 IS and EX-Z16 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The image underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD780 IS and EX-Z16.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of images however you should really factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged SD780 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 sensor size comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography advice
26
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Street photography information
Casio EX-Z16 Street photography information
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD780 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z16
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD780 IS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-Z16 as a Travel photography camera
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has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Landscape photography details
Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography details
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
32
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (")
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Vlogging information
Casio EX-Z16 Vlogging information
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competition (155g)
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (848 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD780 IS and Casio EX-Z16
 Canon PowerShot SD780 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z16
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z16
Also Known as Digital IXUS 100 IS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-02-18 2010-09-20
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 5:4, 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 support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-100mm (3.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focus range 3cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches -
Resolution of display 230k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 848 x 480
Highest video resolution 1280x720 848x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 gr (0.34 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 87 x 56 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus -
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $0 $100