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Canon SD780 IS vs Fujifilm XQ1

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS front
 
Fujifilm XQ1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Canon SD780 IS vs Fujifilm XQ1 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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 100 IS
Fujifilm XQ1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 100 x 59 x 33mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Renewed by Fujifilm XQ2
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Canon SD780 IS vs Fujifilm XQ1 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon SD780 IS versus Fujifilm XQ1, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SD780 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the SD780 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The SD780 IS was brought out 5 years earlier than the Fujifilm XQ1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SD780 IS grades versus the Fujifilm XQ1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Fujifilm XQ1

 SD780 IS Fujifilm XQ1 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Canon SD780 IS

 Fujifilm XQ1 SD780 IS 
IntroducedNovember 2013February 2009More modern by 58 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Fujifilm XQ1

 SD780 IS Fujifilm XQ1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon SD780 IS vs Fujifilm XQ1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SD780 IS provides exterior measurements of 87mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm XQ1 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SD780 IS vs the Fujifilm XQ1.

Canon SD780 IS vs Fujifilm XQ1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD780 IS and Fujifilm XQ1 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Canon SD780 IS vs Fujifilm XQ1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Fujifilm XQ1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD780 IS and Fujifilm XQ1.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same megapixels but different sensor sizes. The SD780 IS provides the smaller sensor which will make obtaining bokeh more difficult. The more aged SD780 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SD780 IS vs Fujifilm XQ1 sensor size comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Fujifilm XQ1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD780 IS vs Fujifilm XQ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD780 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm XQ1 as a Portrait photography camera
26
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
43
focusing manually
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Street photography information
Fujifilm XQ1 Street photography information
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (155g)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (2/3")
heavier than competition (206g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Sports photography info
Fujifilm XQ1 Sports photography info
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery life (240 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm XQ1 Travel photography highlights
51
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
64
better than average battery life (240 CIPA)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (206g)
low MP (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD780 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm XQ1 as a Landscape photography camera
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
56
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (240 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD780 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm XQ1
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
34
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of mic port
heavier than competition (206 grams)
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Canon SD780 IS vs Fujifilm XQ1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD780 IS and Fujifilm XQ1
 Canon PowerShot SD780 ISFujifilm XQ1
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Fujifilm XQ1
Alternate name Digital IXUS 100 IS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-02-18 2013-11-26
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 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 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-100mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 7.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, on, off, slow syncho
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 grams (0.34 pounds) 206 grams (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 87 x 56 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 - 240 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-4L NP-48
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $0 $500