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Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z400

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 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-Z400
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
  • 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z400, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SD780 IS (12MP) and the EX-Z400 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD780 IS was revealed 2 months after the EX-Z400 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SD780 IS matches up against the EX-Z400 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Casio EX-Z400

 SD780 IS EX-Z400 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Canon SD780 IS

 EX-Z400 SD780 IS 
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Casio EX-Z400

 SD780 IS EX-Z400 
LaunchedFebruary 2009January 2009Same generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SD780 IS enjoys external measurements 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-Z400 has proportions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SD780 IS against the EX-Z400.

Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SD780 IS and EX-Z400 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The image underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SD780 IS and EX-Z400.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you need to consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 sensor size comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography advice
26
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Street photography info
Casio EX-Z400 Street photography info
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than others in class (155 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD780 IS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-Z400 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD780 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-Z400
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (155 grams)
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
58
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography highlights
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.5")
manual mode not available
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
36
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Vlogging features
Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging features
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than others in class (155g)
29
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD780 IS and Casio EX-Z400
 Canon PowerShot SD780 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z400
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z400
Other name 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" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-100mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.6-7.0
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 1/2s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
External flash
AE bracketing
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 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lbs) 130 gr (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 87 x 56 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-40
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible
Storage slots Single Single
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