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Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon S4100

Portability
96 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD780 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4100 front
Portability
99 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon S4100 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
  • Also Known as Digital IXUS 100 IS
Nikon S4100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Announced February 2011
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Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon S4100 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon S4100, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SD780 IS (12MP) and the S4100 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD780 IS was released 24 months earlier than the S4100 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SD780 IS grades against the S4100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Nikon S4100

          

          

            
 SD780 IS S4100 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Canon SD780 IS

          

          

            
 S4100 SD780 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011February 2009More modern by 24 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Nikon S4100

          

          

            
 SD780 IS S4100 
Focus manually  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon S4100 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SD780 IS provides exterior measurements of 87mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Nikon S4100 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon S4100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD780 IS against the S4100.
Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon S4100 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SD780 IS and S4100 is 96 and 99 respectively.
Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon S4100 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon S4100 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Generally, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The picture here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SD780 IS and S4100.
To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon S4100 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged SD780 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

            Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon S4100 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon S4100 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon S4100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon SD780 IS Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S4100 Portrait photography highlights
26
 offers face detect focus
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
33
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 provides face detection focus
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon SD780 IS Street photography features
Nikon S4100 Street photography features
55
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
64
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has touch focus
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Canon SD780 IS as a Sports photography camera
 Nikon S4100 as a Sports photography camera
25
 image stabilization (Optical)
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
37
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (14MP)
 provides tracking autofocus
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 low battery life (190 shots)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon SD780 IS
Travel photography with Nikon S4100
50
 has built in flash
 lack of Time Lapse function
 heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 wide angle not the best (33mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
67
 has touch focus
 decent MP (14MP)
 built-in flash
 really wide (26mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 low battery life (190 per charge)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SD780 IS Landscape photography info
Nikon S4100 Landscape photography info
27
 image stabilization (Optical)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not the best (33mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
 tiny screen (2.5 inch)
 manual mode not possible
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse function
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 really wide (26mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (14MP)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 low battery life (190 per charge)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SD780 IS Vlogging information
Nikon S4100 Vlogging information
27
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focus
 wide angle not the best (33mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of mic port
 heavier than competition in class (155g)
33
 really wide (26mm)
 built-in touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detection focus
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have external mic port
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Canon SD780 IS vs Nikon S4100 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD780 IS and Nikon S4100
 Canon PowerShot SD780 ISNikon Coolpix S4100
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Nikon Coolpix S4100
Also called as Digital IXUS 100 IS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-02-18 2011-02-09
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-100mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB 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 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 87 x 56 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 190 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-4L EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $0 $140