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Canon SD780 IS vs Fujifilm XP130

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP130 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Canon SD780 IS vs Fujifilm XP130 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 100 IS
Fujifilm XP130
(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
  • 207g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2018
  • Older Model is Fujifilm XP120
Photography Glossary

Canon SD780 IS vs Fujifilm XP130 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Canon SD780 IS versus Fujifilm XP130, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the SD780 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm XP130 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD780 IS was announced 10 years earlier than the Fujifilm XP130 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SD780 IS scores against the Fujifilm XP130 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Fujifilm XP130

 SD780 IS Fujifilm XP130 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP130 over the Canon SD780 IS

 Fujifilm XP130 SD780 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2018February 2009Fresher by 108 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Fujifilm XP130

 SD780 IS Fujifilm XP130 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon SD780 IS vs Fujifilm XP130 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SD780 IS provides physical measurements of 87mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Fujifilm XP130 has sizing of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check the Canon SD780 IS versus Fujifilm XP130 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SD780 IS against the Fujifilm XP130.

Canon SD780 IS vs Fujifilm XP130 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD780 IS and Fujifilm XP130 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD780 IS vs Fujifilm XP130 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Fujifilm XP130 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The photograph below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SD780 IS and Fujifilm XP130.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm XP130 to offer you greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The older SD780 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SD780 IS vs Fujifilm XP130 sensor size comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Fujifilm XP130 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD780 IS vs Fujifilm XP130 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Portrait photography information
Fujifilm XP130 Portrait photography information
26
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
42
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD780 IS
Street photography with Fujifilm XP130
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition (155g)
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Sports photography info
Fujifilm XP130 Sports photography info
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD780 IS
Travel photography with Fujifilm XP130
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (155g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
bad battery power (240 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm XP130 Landscape photography advice
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
50
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Vlogging details
Fujifilm XP130 Vlogging details
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
more heavy than competition (155g)
33
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no external microphone port
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Canon SD780 IS vs Fujifilm XP130 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD780 IS and Fujifilm XP130
 Canon PowerShot SD780 ISFujifilm FinePix XP130
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Fujifilm FinePix XP130
Also called as Digital IXUS 100 IS -
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-02-18 2018-01-24
Body design 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type 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 range 3cm 9cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) YesUSB 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) 207g (0.46 pounds)
Physical 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 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 - 240 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 secs, group shot)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $0 $171