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Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z550

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 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-Z550
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Casio EX-Z550

 SD780 IS EX-Z550 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Canon SD780 IS

 EX-Z550 SD780 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2010February 2009More recent by 10 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Casio EX-Z550

 SD780 IS EX-Z550 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD780 IS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z550
26
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD780 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-Z550
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (155g)
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Sports photography highlights
Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography highlights
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Travel photography information
Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography information
51
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (155 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Landscape photography info
Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography info
28
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
42
focusing manually
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Vlogging features
Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging features
27
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (155 grams)
29
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic support
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Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD780 IS and Casio EX-Z550
 Canon PowerShot SD780 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z550
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