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Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon L32

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40

Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon L32 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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 100 IS
Nikon L32
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2015
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Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon L32 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon L32, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the SD780 IS (12MP) and L32 (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD780 IS was unveiled 6 years earlier than the L32 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SD780 IS matches up against the L32 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Nikon L32

 SD780 IS L32 

Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Canon SD780 IS

 L32 SD780 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2015February 2009Newer by 71 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Nikon L32

 SD780 IS L32 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon L32 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SD780 IS has got outer measurements of 87mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Nikon L32 has specifications of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

See the Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon L32 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SD780 IS compared to the L32.

Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon L32 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SD780 IS and L32 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon L32 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon L32 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The image here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD780 IS and L32.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon L32 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged SD780 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon L32 sensor size comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon L32 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon L32 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD780 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L32 as a Portrait photography camera
26
has face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
38
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Street photography details
Nikon L32 Street photography details
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
56
image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than others (164 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD780 IS
Sports photography with Nikon L32
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
47
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
better than average battery power (320 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Travel photography highlights
Nikon L32 Travel photography highlights
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
71
better than average battery power (320 shots)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (164g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD780 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon L32
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
48
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
better than average battery power (320 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Vlogging details
Nikon L32 Vlogging details
27
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
66
pretty wide (26mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
heavier than others (164 grams)
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Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon L32 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD780 IS and Nikon L32
 Canon PowerShot SD780 ISNikon Coolpix L32
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Nikon Coolpix L32
Alternate name Digital IXUS 100 IS -
Category 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 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-100mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
Hot shoe
AEB
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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lbs) 164 gr (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 87 x 56 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 - 320 shots
Battery form - AA
Battery model NB-4L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $0 $120