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Canon SD780 IS vs Olympus FE-25

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS front
 
Olympus FE-25 front
Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Canon SD780 IS vs Olympus FE-25 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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 100 IS
Olympus FE-25
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • No Video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 62 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Canon SD780 IS vs Olympus FE-25 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Canon SD780 IS and Olympus FE-25, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SD780 IS (12MP) and the FE-25 (10MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD780 IS was revealed 2 months later than the FE-25 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SD780 IS matches up against the FE-25 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Olympus FE-25

 SD780 IS FE-25 
Display dimension2.5"2.4"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution230k112kSharper display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Canon SD780 IS

 FE-25 SD780 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Olympus FE-25

 SD780 IS FE-25 
IntroducedFebruary 2009January 2009Similar age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon SD780 IS vs Olympus FE-25 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SD780 IS offers exterior dimensions 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 Olympus FE-25 has proportions of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SD780 IS and the FE-25.

Canon SD780 IS vs Olympus FE-25 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD780 IS and FE-25 is 96 and 98 respectively.

Canon SD780 IS vs Olympus FE-25 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Olympus FE-25 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The visual here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD780 IS and FE-25.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SD780 IS to give you greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Canon SD780 IS vs Olympus FE-25 sensor size comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Olympus FE-25 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD780 IS vs Olympus FE-25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Portrait photography information
Olympus FE-25 Portrait photography information
26
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
19
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Street photography highlights
Olympus FE-25 Street photography highlights
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (155g)
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Sports photography features
Olympus FE-25 Sports photography features
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD780 IS as a Travel photography camera
Olympus FE-25 as a Travel photography camera
51
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (155 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
61
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD780 IS
Landscape photography with Olympus FE-25
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
27
great max aperture (f)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
tiny screen (2.4")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Vlogging features
Olympus FE-25 Vlogging features
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (155 grams)
9
no video shooting
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Canon SD780 IS vs Olympus FE-25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD780 IS and Olympus FE-25
 Canon PowerShot SD780 ISOlympus FE-25
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Olympus FE-25
Also called as Digital IXUS 100 IS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-02-18 2009-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2768
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-100mm (3.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 2.4"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 112 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
Hot shoe
AE 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) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lb) -
Dimensions 87 x 56 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus -
Card slots One One
Retail cost $0 $15