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Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon S3000

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3000 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon S3000 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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 100 IS
Nikon S3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 116g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched February 2010
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Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon S3000 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon S3000, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SD780 IS (12MP) and the S3000 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD780 IS was unveiled 11 months before the S3000 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SD780 IS scores vs the S3000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Nikon S3000

 SD780 IS S3000 

Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the Canon SD780 IS

 S3000 SD780 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2010February 2009More recent by 11 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Nikon S3000

 SD780 IS S3000 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon S3000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SD780 IS features outside dimensions of 87mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3000 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SD780 IS compared to the S3000.

Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon S3000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD780 IS and S3000 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon S3000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon S3000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD780 IS and S3000.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures although you should really consider the age of the products into consideration. The older SD780 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon S3000 sensor size comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon S3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon S3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD780 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon S3000
26
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Street photography info
Nikon S3000 Street photography info
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (155g)
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD780 IS
Sports photography with Nikon S3000
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
17
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD780 IS
Travel photography with Nikon S3000
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (155g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
58
has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Landscape photography details
Nikon S3000 Landscape photography details
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
28
rather wide (27mm)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD780 IS
Vlogging with Nikon S3000
27
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (155g)
26
rather wide (27mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon S3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD780 IS and Nikon S3000
 Canon PowerShot SD780 ISNikon Coolpix S3000
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Nikon Coolpix S3000
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 100 IS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-02-18 2010-02-03
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-100mm (3.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
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, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file 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 lbs) 116g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 87 x 56 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 model NB-4L EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $0 $150