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Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z270

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28

Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 100 IS
Casio EX-Z270
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.8) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z270, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SD780 IS (12MP) and the EX-Z270 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the SD780 IS (1/2.3") and EX-Z270 (1/2.5") feature different sensor sizing.

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The SD780 IS was manufactured 2 months later than the EX-Z270 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the SD780 IS grades vs the EX-Z270 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Casio EX-Z270

 SD780 IS EX-Z270 
Screen resolution230k115kCrisper screen (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Canon SD780 IS

 EX-Z270 SD780 IS 
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Casio EX-Z270

 SD780 IS EX-Z270 
RevealedFebruary 2009January 2009Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SD780 IS offers exterior dimensions of 87mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z270 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SD780 IS vs the EX-Z270.

Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD780 IS and EX-Z270 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD780 IS and EX-Z270.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SD780 IS featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon SD780 IS will show extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively.

Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 sensor size comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD780 IS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z270
26
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Street photography info
Casio EX-Z270 Street photography info
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than others (155g)
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Sports photography advice
Casio EX-Z270 Sports photography advice
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Travel photography information
Casio EX-Z270 Travel photography information
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (155g)
low MP (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
58
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Landscape photography details
Casio EX-Z270 Landscape photography details
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
31
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Vlogging highlights
Casio EX-Z270 Vlogging highlights
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
heavier than others (155 grams)
29
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD780 IS and Casio EX-Z270
 Canon PowerShot SD780 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z270
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z270
Also called Digital IXUS 100 IS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-02-18 2009-01-08
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-100mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.6-7.8
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 115 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 1/2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155g (0.34 lbs) 111g (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 87 x 56 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible
Storage slots One One
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