Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z550
96 Imaging
35 Features
20 Overall
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95 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
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Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 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)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
- Released January 2010
Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z550, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SD780 IS (12MP) and the EX-Z550 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SD780 IS was brought out 10 months earlier than the EX-Z550 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SD780 IS scores vs the EX-Z550 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD780 IS & Casio Exilim EX-Z550. The entire galleries are available at Canon SD780 IS Gallery & Casio EX-Z550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Casio EX-Z550
SD780 IS | EX-Z550 |
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Canon SD780 IS
EX-Z550 | SD780 IS | |||
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Released | January 2010 | February 2009 | More recent by 10 months | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Casio EX-Z550
SD780 IS | EX-Z550 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither provides Touch display |
Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SD780 IS provides 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) and the Casio EX-Z550 has measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).
Compare the Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SD780 IS and the EX-Z550.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the SD780 IS and EX-Z550 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The graphic below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD780 IS and EX-Z550.
As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Casio EX-Z550 to resolve more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The older SD780 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z550 |
Alternative name | Digital IXUS 100 IS | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2009-02-18 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 33-100mm (3.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/2.6-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 155 grams (0.34 lbs) | 143 grams (0.32 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 87 x 56 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - |
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 | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $0 | $149 |