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Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon L810

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon L810 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
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 100 IS
Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Refreshed by Nikon L820
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Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon L810 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Canon SD780 IS versus Nikon L810, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the SD780 IS (12MP) and L810 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD780 IS was announced 3 years before the L810 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SD780 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon L810 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SD780 IS grades vs the L810 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Nikon L810

 SD780 IS L810 

Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Canon SD780 IS

 L810 SD780 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2012February 2009More modern by 35 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Nikon L810

 SD780 IS L810 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon L810 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SD780 IS features exterior dimensions of 87mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Nikon L810 has measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") along with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD780 IS versus Nikon L810 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SD780 IS and the L810.

Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon L810 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SD780 IS and L810 is 96 and 74 respectively.

Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon L810 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon L810 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD780 IS and L810.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon L810 to offer you extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SD780 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon L810 sensor size comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon L810 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon L810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Portrait photography highlights
Nikon L810 Portrait photography highlights
26
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Street photography info
Nikon L810 Street photography info
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition (155g)
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD780 IS
Sports photography with Nikon L810
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
44
amazing zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.2 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Travel photography factors
Nikon L810 Travel photography factors
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
60
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
long zoom (585mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD780 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L810 as a Landscape photography camera
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
41
pretty wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Vlogging factors
Nikon L810 Vlogging factors
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
27
pretty wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
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Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon L810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD780 IS and Nikon L810
 Canon PowerShot SD780 ISNikon Coolpix L810
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Nikon Coolpix L810
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 100 IS -
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-02-18 2012-02-01
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
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 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-100mm (3.0x) 23-585mm (25.4x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.2 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lbs) 430 grams (0.95 lbs)
Dimensions 87 x 56 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3")
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 - 300 photographs
Battery type - AA
Battery model NB-4L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $0 $280