Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z400
96 Imaging
34 Features
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95 Imaging
34 Features
25 Overall
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Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 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)
- 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

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").

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.

Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD780 IS and Casio Exilim EX-Z400. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SD780 IS Gallery and Casio EX-Z400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Casio EX-Z400
SD780 IS | EX-Z400 |
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Canon SD780 IS
EX-Z400 | SD780 IS | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Casio EX-Z400
SD780 IS | EX-Z400 | |||
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Launched | February 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Same generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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).
Compare the Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | |
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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 |
Retail price | $0 | $0 |