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Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
15
Overall
28

Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15 Key Specs

Canon SD780 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-100mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 155g - 87 x 56 x 18mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 100 IS
Casio EX-ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 154g - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Canon SD780 IS and Casio EX-ZS15, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SD780 IS (12MP) and the EX-ZS15 (14MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD780 IS was launched 3 years prior to the EX-ZS15 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SD780 IS grades versus the EX-ZS15 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Casio EX-ZS15

 SD780 IS EX-ZS15 
Display dimension2.5""Larger display (+2.5")
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS15 over the Canon SD780 IS

 EX-ZS15 SD780 IS 
LaunchedJuly 2011February 2009Newer by 29 months

Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Casio EX-ZS15

 SD780 IS EX-ZS15 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SD780 IS has got external dimensions of 87mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZS15 has sizing of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD780 IS and Casio EX-ZS15 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SD780 IS and the EX-ZS15.

Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD780 IS and EX-ZS15 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The pic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SD780 IS and EX-ZS15.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZS15 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SD780 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15 sensor size comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-ZS15 Portrait photography advice
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includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD780 IS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-ZS15 as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than others (155 grams)
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competitors (154g)
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD780 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZS15
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image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
32
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD780 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZS15
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flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (155 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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decent megapixels (14MP)
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (154 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-ZS15 Landscape photography advice
28
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.5")
manual mode not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
32
good max aperture (f)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
tiny screen ( inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD780 IS
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZS15
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image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than others (155g)
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good max aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (154 grams)
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Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD780 IS and Casio EX-ZS15
 Canon PowerShot SD780 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZS15
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZS15
Also Known as Digital IXUS 100 IS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-02-18 2011-07-18
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 80 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-100mm (3.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" -
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds -
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lb) 154 grams (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 87 x 56 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus -
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $0 $248