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Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon A100

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix A100 front
Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
29
Overall
39

Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon A100 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 100 IS
Nikon A100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released January 2016
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Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon A100 Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Canon SD780 IS and Nikon A100, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the SD780 IS (12MP) and A100 (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SD780 IS was launched 8 years prior to the A100 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SD780 IS matches up vs the A100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Nikon A100

 SD780 IS A100 

Reasons to pick Nikon A100 over the Canon SD780 IS

 A100 SD780 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2016February 2009More modern by 84 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Nikon A100

 SD780 IS A100 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon A100 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon SD780 IS comes with physical 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) and the Nikon A100 has specifications of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Canon SD780 IS and Nikon A100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SD780 IS against the A100.

Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon A100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD780 IS and A100 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon A100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon A100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD780 IS and A100.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon A100 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged SD780 IS will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon A100 sensor size comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Portrait photography advice
Nikon A100 Portrait photography advice
26
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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MP count decent (20 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Street photography information
Nikon A100 Street photography information
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
59
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Sports photography information
Nikon A100 Sports photography information
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
48
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (250 shots)
slow frames per second (1.1 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Travel photography features
Nikon A100 Travel photography features
51
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
MP count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
70
better than average battery power (250 shots)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Landscape photography highlights
Nikon A100 Landscape photography highlights
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image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
44
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
better than average battery power (250 shots)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Vlogging factors
Nikon A100 Vlogging factors
27
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
32
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD780 IS and Nikon A100
 Canon PowerShot SD780 ISNikon Coolpix A100
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Nikon Coolpix A100
Also called Digital IXUS 100 IS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-02-18 2016-01-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
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 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-100mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.1 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lbs) 119 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 87 x 56 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 - 250 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-4L EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $0 $162