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Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z29

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27

Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 100 IS
Casio EX-Z29
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-113mm (F) lens
  • 125g - 101 x 57 x 23mm
  • Launched March 2009
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Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z29, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SD780 IS (12MP) and the EX-Z29 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the SD780 IS (1/2.3") and EX-Z29 (1/2.5") possess different sensor sizing.

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The SD780 IS was brought out at a similar time to the EX-Z29 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SD780 IS scores vs the EX-Z29 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Casio EX-Z29

 SD780 IS EX-Z29 
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Canon SD780 IS

 EX-Z29 SD780 IS 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Casio EX-Z29

 SD780 IS EX-Z29 
LaunchedFebruary 2009March 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD780 IS has got external dimensions of 87mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z29 has dimensions of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SD780 IS and the EX-Z29.

Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SD780 IS and EX-Z29 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD780 IS and EX-Z29.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SD780 IS featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Canon SD780 IS will produce extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively.

Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 sensor size comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-Z29 Portrait photography advice
26
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
26
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD780 IS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-Z29 as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than others (155 grams)
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Sports photography advice
Casio EX-Z29 Sports photography advice
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Travel photography advice
Casio EX-Z29 Travel photography advice
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others (155g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
57
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Landscape photography information
Casio EX-Z29 Landscape photography information
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
31
focusing manually
good max aperture (f)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Vlogging info
Casio EX-Z29 Vlogging info
27
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than others (155 grams)
25
good max aperture (f)
wide angle not great (38mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD780 IS and Casio EX-Z29
 Canon PowerShot SD780 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z29
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z29
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 100 IS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-02-18 2009-03-03
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 surface area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-100mm (3.0x) 38-113mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 115k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction
External flash
AEB
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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 grams (0.34 pounds) 125 grams (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 87 x 56 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-60
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SDHC / SD Memory Card
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $0 $79