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Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z35

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD780 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 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
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 100 IS
Casio EX-Z35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 99 x 57 x 20mm
  • Announced February 2010
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Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Canon SD780 IS versus Casio EX-Z35, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SD780 IS (12MP) and the EX-Z35 (12MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD780 IS was released 12 months prior to the EX-Z35 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SD780 IS matches up vs the EX-Z35 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Casio EX-Z35

 SD780 IS EX-Z35 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Canon SD780 IS

 EX-Z35 SD780 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010February 2009More recent by 12 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Casio EX-Z35

 SD780 IS EX-Z35 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.5"2.5"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD780 IS comes with outer dimensions of 87mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z35 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SD780 IS vs the EX-Z35.

Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD780 IS and EX-Z35 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The photograph here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SD780 IS and EX-Z35.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of images though you will want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older SD780 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 sensor size comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Portrait photography information
Casio EX-Z35 Portrait photography information
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offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Street photography info
Casio EX-Z35 Street photography info
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than others (155g)
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD780 IS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-Z35 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Travel photography info
Casio EX-Z35 Travel photography info
51
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (155 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Landscape photography features
Casio EX-Z35 Landscape photography features
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
28
has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD780 IS
Vlogging with Casio EX-Z35
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
more heavy than others (155 grams)
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD780 IS and Casio EX-Z35
 Canon PowerShot SD780 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z35
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z35
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 100 IS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-02-18 2010-02-21
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-100mm (3.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.20 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lbs) 124 grams (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 87 x 56 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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-82
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $0 $99