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Canon SD780 IS vs FujiFilm Z70

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix Z70 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon SD780 IS vs FujiFilm Z70 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 100 IS
FujiFilm Z70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 57 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix Z71
Photography Glossary

Canon SD780 IS vs FujiFilm Z70 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Canon SD780 IS versus FujiFilm Z70, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SD780 IS (12MP) and the Z70 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD780 IS was launched 11 months earlier than the Z70 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SD780 IS grades against the Z70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the FujiFilm Z70

 SD780 IS Z70 

Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z70 over the Canon SD780 IS

 Z70 SD780 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2010February 2009Fresher by 11 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and FujiFilm Z70

 SD780 IS Z70 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon SD780 IS vs FujiFilm Z70 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SD780 IS provides outer measurements 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 FujiFilm Z70 has proportions of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD780 IS and the Z70.

Canon SD780 IS vs FujiFilm Z70 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SD780 IS and Z70 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD780 IS vs FujiFilm Z70 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs FujiFilm Z70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SD780 IS and Z70.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of photos though you should always take the age of the products into consideration. The older SD780 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SD780 IS vs FujiFilm Z70 sensor size comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs FujiFilm Z70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD780 IS vs FujiFilm Z70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Portrait photography information
FujiFilm Z70 Portrait photography information
26
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD780 IS as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm Z70 as a Street photography camera
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition (155 grams)
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Sports photography highlights
FujiFilm Z70 Sports photography highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
25
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD780 IS as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm Z70 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (155 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
51
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Landscape photography info
FujiFilm Z70 Landscape photography info
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
23
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD780 IS as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm Z70 as a Vlogging camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
heavier than competition (155 grams)
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
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Canon SD780 IS vs FujiFilm Z70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD780 IS and FujiFilm Z70
 Canon PowerShot SD780 ISFujiFilm FinePix Z70
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SD780 IS FujiFilm FinePix Z70
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 100 IS FinePix Z71
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-02-18 2010-02-02
Physical type 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 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-100mm (3.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/4.0-4.8
Macro focus range 3cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 1/4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 gr (0.34 pounds) 124 gr (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 87 x 56 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" 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 NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $130