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Canon SD780 IS vs Fujifilm XQ2

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD780 IS front
 
Fujifilm XQ2 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
57
Overall
46

Canon SD780 IS vs Fujifilm XQ2 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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 100 IS
Fujifilm XQ2
(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
  • Launched January 2015
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm XQ1
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Canon SD780 IS vs Fujifilm XQ2 Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Canon SD780 IS and Fujifilm XQ2, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SD780 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the SD780 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The SD780 IS was revealed 6 years prior to the Fujifilm XQ2 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SD780 IS grades against the Fujifilm XQ2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Fujifilm XQ2

 SD780 IS Fujifilm XQ2 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ2 over the Canon SD780 IS

 Fujifilm XQ2 SD780 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2015February 2009More recent by 71 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Fujifilm XQ2

 SD780 IS Fujifilm XQ2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon SD780 IS vs Fujifilm XQ2 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SD780 IS provides outer dimensions 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 XQ2 has measurements 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SD780 IS and the Fujifilm XQ2.

Canon SD780 IS vs Fujifilm XQ2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SD780 IS and Fujifilm XQ2 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Canon SD780 IS vs Fujifilm XQ2 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Fujifilm XQ2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SD780 IS and Fujifilm XQ2.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The SD780 IS features the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult. The older SD780 IS will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon SD780 IS vs Fujifilm XQ2 sensor size comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Fujifilm XQ2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD780 IS vs Fujifilm XQ2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm XQ2 Portrait photography advice
26
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
43
focusing manually
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Street photography info
Fujifilm XQ2 Street photography info
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (2/3")
heavier than competition in class (206 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD780 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm XQ2
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
great battery power (240 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Travel photography factors
Fujifilm XQ2 Travel photography factors
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
64
great battery power (240 per charge)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (206 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Landscape photography details
Fujifilm XQ2 Landscape photography details
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
56
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
great battery power (240 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (2/3")
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Vlogging details
Fujifilm XQ2 Vlogging details
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
34
relatively wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic port
heavier than competition in class (206g)
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Canon SD780 IS vs Fujifilm XQ2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD780 IS and Fujifilm XQ2
 Canon PowerShot SD780 ISFujifilm XQ2
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Fujifilm XQ2
Also called as Digital IXUS 100 IS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-02-18 2015-01-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - EXR Processor II
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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type 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
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 7.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, on, off, slow syncho
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155g (0.34 lbs) 206g (0.45 lbs)
Physical 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 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 photos
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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $0 $299