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Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z2000

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z2000 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
  • Released February 2009
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 100 IS
Casio EX-Z2000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 58 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
Photography Glossary

Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z2000, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SD780 IS (12MP) and the EX-Z2000 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD780 IS was launched 10 months before the EX-Z2000 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SD780 IS matches up against the EX-Z2000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Casio EX-Z2000

 SD780 IS EX-Z2000 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Canon SD780 IS

 EX-Z2000 SD780 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2010February 2009More modern by 10 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Casio EX-Z2000

 SD780 IS EX-Z2000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD780 IS offers physical dimensions of 87mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z2000 has dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z2000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SD780 IS vs the EX-Z2000.

Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z2000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SD780 IS and EX-Z2000 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z2000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD780 IS and EX-Z2000.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Casio EX-Z2000 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged SD780 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z2000 sensor size comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Portrait photography factors
Casio EX-Z2000 Portrait photography factors
26
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
manual focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD780 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-Z2000
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (155 grams)
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competitors (152 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD780 IS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-Z2000 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Travel photography advice
Casio EX-Z2000 Travel photography advice
51
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (155g)
low MP (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
62
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (152 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD780 IS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z2000
28
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.5")
manual mode not possible
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
47
manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Vlogging advice
Casio EX-Z2000 Vlogging advice
27
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (155 grams)
28
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (152 grams)
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Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD780 IS and Casio EX-Z2000
 Canon PowerShot SD780 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z2000
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z2000
Alternative name Digital IXUS 100 IS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-02-18 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-100mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder 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
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file 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) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lb) 152 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 87 x 56 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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-110
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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