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Canon SD780 IS vs Kodak M380

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare M380 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

Canon SD780 IS vs Kodak M380 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
Kodak M380
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-190mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon SD780 IS vs Kodak M380 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Canon SD780 IS versus Kodak M380, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Kodak. The resolution of the SD780 IS (12MP) and the M380 (10MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD780 IS was unveiled 2 months later than the M380 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SD780 IS matches up against the M380 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Kodak M380

 SD780 IS M380 

Reasons to pick Kodak M380 over the Canon SD780 IS

 M380 SD780 IS 
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Kodak M380

 SD780 IS M380 
IntroducedFebruary 2009January 2009Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Canon SD780 IS vs Kodak M380 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD780 IS offers external measurements 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 Kodak M380 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SD780 IS compared to the M380.

Canon SD780 IS vs Kodak M380 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SD780 IS and M380 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD780 IS vs Kodak M380 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Kodak M380 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD780 IS and M380.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon SD780 IS to offer you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively.

Canon SD780 IS vs Kodak M380 sensor size comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Kodak M380 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD780 IS vs Kodak M380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD780 IS
Portrait photography with Kodak M380
26
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Street photography information
Kodak M380 Street photography information
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition (155g)
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than average in class (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Sports photography information
Kodak M380 Sports photography information
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,448s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD780 IS as a Travel photography camera
Kodak M380 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (155g)
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (155g)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Landscape photography highlights
Kodak M380 Landscape photography highlights
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
27
good sized screen (3 inches)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD780 IS as a Vlogging camera
Kodak M380 as a Vlogging camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (155g)
22
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic jack
heavier than average in class (155g)
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Canon SD780 IS vs Kodak M380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD780 IS and Kodak M380
 Canon PowerShot SD780 ISKodak EasyShare M380
General Information
Company Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Kodak EasyShare M380
Also called as Digital IXUS 100 IS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-02-18 2009-01-08
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-100mm (3.0x) 38-190mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1448s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 2.50 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lbs) 155 grams (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 87 x 56 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 model NB-4L KLIC-7003
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 card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $0 $160