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Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31

Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5 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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 100 IS
Casio EX-ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 848 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
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Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Canon SD780 IS and Casio EX-ZS5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SD780 IS (12MP) and the EX-ZS5 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD780 IS was brought out 22 months earlier than the EX-ZS5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SD780 IS grades against the EX-ZS5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Casio EX-ZS5

 SD780 IS EX-ZS5 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Canon SD780 IS

 EX-ZS5 SD780 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2009More recent by 22 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Casio EX-ZS5

 SD780 IS EX-ZS5 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SD780 IS comes with exterior measurements of 87mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZS5 has proportions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SD780 IS versus the EX-ZS5.

Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD780 IS and EX-ZS5 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD780 IS and EX-ZS5.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Casio EX-ZS5 to give you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older SD780 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5 sensor size comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD780 IS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZS5
26
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD780 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-ZS5
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than average in class (155g)
49
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Sports photography features
Casio EX-ZS5 Sports photography features
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
32
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes tracking focus
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD780 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZS5
51
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (155 grams)
low MP (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Landscape photography information
Casio EX-ZS5 Landscape photography information
28
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
38
very good max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Vlogging factors
Casio EX-ZS5 Vlogging factors
27
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (155 grams)
27
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (848 x 480 pxls)
missing mic port
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Canon SD780 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD780 IS and Casio EX-ZS5
 Canon PowerShot SD780 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZS5
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZS5
Also called Digital IXUS 100 IS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-02-18 2011-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-100mm (3.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
External flash
AEB
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) 848 x 480
Highest video resolution 1280x720 848x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lbs) -
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 All around 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) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus -
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $0 $100