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Canon SD780 IS vs FujiFilm Z800EXR

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD780 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28

Canon SD780 IS vs FujiFilm Z800EXR 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
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 100 IS
FujiFilm Z800EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.9-4.7) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix Z808EXR
Photography Glossary

Canon SD780 IS vs FujiFilm Z800EXR Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Canon SD780 IS and FujiFilm Z800EXR, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SD780 IS (12MP) and the Z800EXR (12MP) is relatively comparable but the SD780 IS (1/2.3") and Z800EXR (1/2") feature different sensor sizes.

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The SD780 IS was released 17 months earlier than the Z800EXR which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SD780 IS matches up against the Z800EXR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the FujiFilm Z800EXR

 SD780 IS Z800EXR 

Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z800EXR over the Canon SD780 IS

 Z800EXR SD780 IS 
LaunchedJuly 2010February 2009Newer by 17 months
Screen sizing3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and FujiFilm Z800EXR

 SD780 IS Z800EXR 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon SD780 IS vs FujiFilm Z800EXR Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD780 IS offers exterior 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 Z800EXR has dimensions of 98mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SD780 IS against the Z800EXR.

Canon SD780 IS vs FujiFilm Z800EXR size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD780 IS and Z800EXR is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD780 IS vs FujiFilm Z800EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs FujiFilm Z800EXR Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The pic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD780 IS and Z800EXR.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The SD780 IS provides the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder. The more aged SD780 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SD780 IS vs FujiFilm Z800EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs FujiFilm Z800EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD780 IS vs FujiFilm Z800EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Portrait photography info
FujiFilm Z800EXR Portrait photography info
26
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Street photography details
FujiFilm Z800EXR Street photography details
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (158 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Sports photography details
FujiFilm Z800EXR Sports photography details
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Travel photography details
FujiFilm Z800EXR Travel photography details
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (158 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD780 IS as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm Z800EXR as a Landscape photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
32
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Vlogging information
FujiFilm Z800EXR Vlogging information
27
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
27
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (158g)
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Canon SD780 IS vs FujiFilm Z800EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD780 IS and FujiFilm Z800EXR
 Canon PowerShot SD780 ISFujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SD780 IS FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR
Alternate name Digital IXUS 100 IS FinePix Z808EXR
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-02-18 2010-07-21
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - EXR
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-100mm (3.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.9-4.7
Macro focus range 3cm 9cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155g (0.34 pounds) 158g (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 87 x 56 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") 98 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" 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 NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $0 $200