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Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon L31

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L31 front
Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
27
Overall
35

Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon L31 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
Nikon L31
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 160g - 96 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2015
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Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon L31 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Canon SD780 IS and Nikon L31, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the SD780 IS (12MP) and L31 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD780 IS was manufactured 6 years before the L31 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SD780 IS scores versus the L31 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Nikon L31

 SD780 IS L31 

Reasons to pick Nikon L31 over the Canon SD780 IS

 L31 SD780 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2015February 2009Fresher by 71 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Nikon L31

 SD780 IS L31 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon L31 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SD780 IS has 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) whilst the Nikon L31 has specifications of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD780 IS and Nikon L31 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SD780 IS vs the L31.

Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon L31 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD780 IS and L31 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon L31 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon L31 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The visual below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD780 IS and L31.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon L31 to result in greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older SD780 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon L31 sensor size comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon L31 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon L31 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD780 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L31 as a Portrait photography camera
26
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
36
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Street photography details
Nikon L31 Street photography details
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than others in class (155g)
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Sports photography factors
Nikon L31 Sports photography factors
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Travel photography information
Nikon L31 Travel photography information
51
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (155 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
68
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (160 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Landscape photography advice
Nikon L31 Landscape photography advice
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
39
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Vlogging information
Nikon L31 Vlogging information
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
heavier than others in class (155 grams)
65
quite wide (26mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
heavier than competition in class (160g)
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Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon L31 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD780 IS and Nikon L31
 Canon PowerShot SD780 ISNikon Coolpix L31
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Nikon Coolpix L31
Also called as Digital IXUS 100 IS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-02-18 2015-01-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect 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 distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, 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) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155g (0.34 lb) 160g (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 87 x 56 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 life - 200 images
Battery form - AA
Battery model NB-4L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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