Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z270
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96 Imaging
33 Features
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Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 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
- Revealed February 2009
- Other Name is Digital IXUS 100 IS
(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

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.

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.

Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD780 IS and Casio Exilim EX-Z270. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SD780 IS Gallery and Casio EX-Z270 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Casio EX-Z270
SD780 IS | EX-Z270 | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Crisper screen (+115k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Canon SD780 IS
EX-Z270 | SD780 IS | |||
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Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Casio EX-Z270
SD780 IS | EX-Z270 | |||
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Revealed | February 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Same generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Compare the Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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.

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Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | |
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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 |
Retail pricing | $0 | $0 |