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Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon S3700

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3700 front
Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
32
Overall
40

Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon S3700 Key Specs

Canon SD780 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-100mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 155g - 87 x 56 x 18mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 100 IS
Nikon S3700
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 118g - 96 x 58 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2015
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Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon S3700 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon SD780 IS and Nikon S3700, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the SD780 IS (12MP) and S3700 (20MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD780 IS was released 6 years prior to the S3700 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SD780 IS scores versus the S3700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Nikon S3700

 SD780 IS S3700 

Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the Canon SD780 IS

 S3700 SD780 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2015February 2009More recent by 71 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Nikon S3700

 SD780 IS S3700 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon S3700 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SD780 IS enjoys physical measurements 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 S3700 has measurements of 96mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SD780 IS compared to the S3700.

Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon S3700 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SD780 IS and S3700 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon S3700 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon S3700 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SD780 IS and S3700.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S3700 to show more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older SD780 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon S3700 sensor size comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon S3700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon S3700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Portrait photography features
Nikon S3700 Portrait photography features
26
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
39
good resolution (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Street photography advice
Nikon S3700 Street photography advice
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than average (155g)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD780 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S3700 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery life (240 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Travel photography information
Nikon S3700 Travel photography information
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average (155g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
70
good battery life (240 CIPA)
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Landscape photography features
Nikon S3700 Landscape photography features
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.5")
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
44
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
good battery life (240 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Vlogging features
Nikon S3700 Vlogging features
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than average (155 grams)
32
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon S3700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD780 IS and Nikon S3700
 Canon PowerShot SD780 ISNikon Coolpix S3700
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Nikon Coolpix S3700
Other name Digital IXUS 100 IS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-02-18 2015-01-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-100mm (3.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 lb) 118g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 87 x 56 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") 96 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 - 240 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-4L EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $0 $175