Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon S1100pj
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Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon S1100pj Key Specs
(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
- Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 100 IS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
- 180g - 101 x 68 x 24mm
- Introduced August 2010

Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon S1100pj Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon S1100pj, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SD780 IS (12MP) and the S1100pj (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SD780 IS was brought out 18 months before the S1100pj which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the SD780 IS grades versus the S1100pj with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon S1100pj Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD780 IS and Nikon Coolpix S1100pj. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SD780 IS Gallery and Nikon S1100pj Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Nikon S1100pj
SD780 IS | S1100pj |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S1100pj over the Canon SD780 IS
S1100pj | SD780 IS | |||
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Introduced | August 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 18 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Nikon S1100pj
SD780 IS | S1100pj | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon S1100pj Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SD780 IS offers outside dimensions of 87mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Nikon S1100pj has measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
Examine the Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon S1100pj in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SD780 IS and the S1100pj.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SD780 IS and S1100pj is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon S1100pj Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The visual underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SD780 IS and S1100pj.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S1100pj to show greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older SD780 IS will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon S1100pj Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon S1100pj Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | Nikon Coolpix S1100pj | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | Nikon Coolpix S1100pj |
Also called | Digital IXUS 100 IS | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2009-02-18 | 2010-08-17 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Expeed C2 |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 33-100mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/3.9-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 155g (0.34 lbs) | 180g (0.40 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 87 x 56 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 101 x 68 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | NB-4L | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (10 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $0 | $399 |