Canon SD780 IS vs Fujifilm XP120
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Canon SD780 IS vs Fujifilm XP120 Key Specs
(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
- Launched February 2009
- Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 100 IS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
- 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
- Announced January 2017
- Refreshed by Fujifilm XP130

Canon SD780 IS vs Fujifilm XP120 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Canon SD780 IS and Fujifilm XP120, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SD780 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm XP120 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SD780 IS was unveiled 8 years before the Fujifilm XP120 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SD780 IS grades against the Fujifilm XP120 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SD780 IS vs Fujifilm XP120 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD780 IS and Fujifilm FinePix XP120. The full galleries are available at Canon SD780 IS Gallery and Fujifilm XP120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Fujifilm XP120
SD780 IS | Fujifilm XP120 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP120 over the Canon SD780 IS
Fujifilm XP120 | SD780 IS | |||
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Announced | January 2017 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 95 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Fujifilm XP120
SD780 IS | Fujifilm XP120 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Canon SD780 IS vs Fujifilm XP120 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SD780 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 87mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Fujifilm XP120 has specifications of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") and a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).
Check out the Canon SD780 IS and Fujifilm XP120 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SD780 IS compared to the Fujifilm XP120.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD780 IS and Fujifilm XP120 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD780 IS vs Fujifilm XP120 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD780 IS and Fujifilm XP120.
As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm XP120 to show more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older SD780 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD780 IS vs Fujifilm XP120 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD780 IS vs Fujifilm XP120 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | Fujifilm FinePix XP120 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | Fujifilm FinePix XP120 |
Also referred to as | Digital IXUS 100 IS | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2009-02-18 | 2017-01-05 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 33-100mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/3.9-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 9cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 4.40 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 pounds) | 203 grams (0.45 pounds) |
Dimensions | 87 x 56 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") |
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 life | - | 210 images |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-4L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, group shot) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $0 | $229 |