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Canon SD780 IS vs FujiFilm S1600

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
Portability
78
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Canon SD780 IS vs FujiFilm S1600 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
  • Released February 2009
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 100 IS
FujiFilm S1600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S1770
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Canon SD780 IS vs FujiFilm S1600 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Canon SD780 IS vs FujiFilm S1600, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SD780 IS (12MP) and the S1600 (12MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD780 IS was unveiled 11 months earlier than the S1600 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SD780 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the SD780 IS matches up versus the S1600 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the FujiFilm S1600

 SD780 IS S1600 

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Canon SD780 IS

 S1600 SD780 IS 
ReleasedFebruary 2010February 2009More modern by 11 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and FujiFilm S1600

 SD780 IS S1600 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon SD780 IS vs FujiFilm S1600 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SD780 IS offers physical dimensions of 87mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the FujiFilm S1600 has measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SD780 IS vs the S1600.

Canon SD780 IS vs FujiFilm S1600 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SD780 IS and S1600 is 96 and 78 respectively.

Canon SD780 IS vs FujiFilm S1600 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs FujiFilm S1600 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD780 IS and S1600.

Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of files although you should always consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged SD780 IS will be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon SD780 IS vs FujiFilm S1600 sensor size comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs FujiFilm S1600 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD780 IS vs FujiFilm S1600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD780 IS as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm S1600 as a Portrait photography camera
26
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
20
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD780 IS as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm S1600 as a Street photography camera
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than average in class (155 grams)
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Sports photography information
FujiFilm S1600 Sports photography information
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
33
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Travel photography details
FujiFilm S1600 Travel photography details
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (155 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
55
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (420mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Landscape photography factors
FujiFilm S1600 Landscape photography factors
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.5")
manual exposure not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
36
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD780 IS as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm S1600 as a Vlogging camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
heavier than average in class (155 grams)
25
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Canon SD780 IS vs FujiFilm S1600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD780 IS and FujiFilm S1600
 Canon PowerShot SD780 ISFujiFilm FinePix S1600
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SD780 IS FujiFilm FinePix S1600
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 100 IS FinePix S1770
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-02-18 2010-02-02
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-100mm (3.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/4.0-4.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155g (0.34 lb) 337g (0.74 lb)
Dimensions 87 x 56 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2")
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 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $0 $130