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Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon S1100pj

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD780 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1100pj front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon S1100pj 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
  • Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 100 IS
Nikon S1100pj
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Nikon S1100pj

 SD780 IS S1100pj 

Reasons to pick Nikon S1100pj over the Canon SD780 IS

 S1100pj SD780 IS 
IntroducedAugust 2010February 2009Fresher by 18 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Nikon S1100pj

 SD780 IS S1100pj 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon S1100pj size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon S1100pj Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon S1100pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD780 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon S1100pj
26
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD780 IS
Street photography with Nikon S1100pj
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
54
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (180g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD780 IS
Sports photography with Nikon S1100pj
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Travel photography info
Nikon S1100pj Travel photography info
51
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (180g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Landscape photography features
Nikon S1100pj Landscape photography features
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
42
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD780 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S1100pj as a Vlogging camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
29
rather wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
heavier than competition in class (180 grams)
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Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon S1100pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD780 IS and Nikon S1100pj
 Canon PowerShot SD780 ISNikon Coolpix S1100pj
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