Canon SD780 IS vs Kodak M380
96 Imaging
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95 Imaging
33 Features
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Canon SD780 IS vs Kodak M380 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SD780 IS vs Kodak M380 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD780 IS & Kodak EasyShare M380. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SD780 IS Gallery & Kodak M380 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Kodak M380
SD780 IS | M380 |
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Reasons to pick Kodak M380 over the Canon SD780 IS
M380 | SD780 IS | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Kodak M380
SD780 IS | M380 | |||
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Introduced | February 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Similar age |
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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).
Compare the Canon SD780 IS versus Kodak M380 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD780 IS vs Kodak M380 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | Kodak EasyShare M380 | |
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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 |