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Canon SD780 IS vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD780 IS front
 
FujiFilm Finepix Z90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Canon SD780 IS vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90 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
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 100 IS
FujiFilm Finepix Z90
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Other Name is Finepix Z91
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Canon SD780 IS vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SD780 IS versus FujiFilm Finepix Z90, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SD780 IS (12MP) and the Finepix Z90 (14MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD780 IS was revealed 22 months earlier than the Finepix Z90 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the SD780 IS scores vs the Finepix Z90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the FujiFilm Finepix Z90

 SD780 IS Finepix Z90 

Reasons to pick FujiFilm Finepix Z90 over the Canon SD780 IS

 Finepix Z90 SD780 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2009More modern by 22 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and FujiFilm Finepix Z90

 SD780 IS Finepix Z90 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon SD780 IS vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SD780 IS offers outer measurements of 87mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check the Canon SD780 IS versus FujiFilm Finepix Z90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SD780 IS against the Finepix Z90.

Canon SD780 IS vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD780 IS and Finepix Z90 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD780 IS vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD780 IS and Finepix Z90.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 to result in extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged SD780 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SD780 IS vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90 sensor size comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD780 IS vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Portrait photography info
FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Portrait photography info
26
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Street photography information
FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Street photography information
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition (155g)
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD780 IS as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm Finepix Z90 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD780 IS
Travel photography with FujiFilm Finepix Z90
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (155g)
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
68
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Landscape photography info
FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Landscape photography info
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual exposure
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Vlogging information
FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Vlogging information
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
heavier than competition (155 grams)
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Canon SD780 IS vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD780 IS and FujiFilm Finepix Z90
 Canon PowerShot SD780 ISFujiFilm Finepix Z90
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SD780 IS FujiFilm Finepix Z90
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 100 IS Finepix Z91
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-02-18 2011-01-05
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
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
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-100mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 9cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT touchdscreen color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lb) 133 grams (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 87 x 56 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 life - 220 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-4L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD / SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $0 $220