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Canon SD780 IS vs Kodak M320

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare M320 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
10
Overall
23

Canon SD780 IS vs Kodak M320 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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Also Known as Digital IXUS 100 IS
Kodak M320
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 34-102mm (F2.8-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 97 x 60 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Canon SD780 IS vs Kodak M320 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Canon SD780 IS vs Kodak M320, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Kodak. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the SD780 IS (12MP) and M320 (9MP) and the SD780 IS (1/2.3") and M320 (1/2.5") come with different sensor sizes.

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The SD780 IS was released 2 months later than the M320 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SD780 IS grades against the M320 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Kodak M320

 SD780 IS M320 

Reasons to pick Kodak M320 over the Canon SD780 IS

 M320 SD780 IS 
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Kodak M320

 SD780 IS M320 
IntroducedFebruary 2009January 2009Similar age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon SD780 IS vs Kodak M320 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SD780 IS offers exterior dimensions of 87mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Kodak M320 has specifications of 97mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SD780 IS versus the M320.

Canon SD780 IS vs Kodak M320 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD780 IS and M320 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD780 IS vs Kodak M320 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Kodak M320 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD780 IS and M320.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SD780 IS because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon SD780 IS will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively.

Canon SD780 IS vs Kodak M320 sensor size comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Kodak M320 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD780 IS vs Kodak M320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD780 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak M320 as a Portrait photography camera
26
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD780 IS as a Street photography camera
Kodak M320 as a Street photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition (155g)
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD780 IS as a Sports photography camera
Kodak M320 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Travel photography advice
Kodak M320 Travel photography advice
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (155 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (155g)
low resolution (9 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD780 IS
Landscape photography with Kodak M320
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.5")
no manual control
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
22
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Vlogging factors
Kodak M320 Vlogging factors
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition (155g)
22
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition in class (155g)
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Canon SD780 IS vs Kodak M320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD780 IS and Kodak M320
 Canon PowerShot SD780 ISKodak EasyShare M320
General Information
Company Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Kodak EasyShare M320
Also Known as Digital IXUS 100 IS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-02-18 2009-01-08
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3472 x 2604
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-100mm (3.0x) 34-102mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.8-5.1
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lbs) 155 gr (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 87 x 56 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") 97 x 60 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-4L KLIC-7001
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 card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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