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Canon SD780 IS vs Olympus FE-3010

Portability
96 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD780 IS front
 
Olympus FE-3010 front
Portability
97 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
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Canon SD780 IS vs Olympus FE-3010 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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 100 IS
Olympus FE-3010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 108g - 93 x 56 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Canon SD780 IS vs Olympus FE-3010 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Canon SD780 IS vs Olympus FE-3010, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SD780 IS (12MP) and the FE-3010 (12MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD780 IS was released 2 months later than the FE-3010 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SD780 IS grades vs the FE-3010 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Olympus FE-3010

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Canon SD780 IS

		

		

			
 FE-3010 SD780 IS 
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Olympus FE-3010

		

		

			
 SD780 IS FE-3010 
IntroducedFebruary 2009January 2009Similar age
Manually focus  Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display  Neither includes Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SD780 IS vs Olympus FE-3010 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SD780 IS features external measurements of 87mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-3010 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SD780 IS vs Olympus FE-3010 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SD780 IS against the FE-3010.
Canon SD780 IS vs Olympus FE-3010 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SD780 IS and FE-3010 is 96 and 97 respectively.
Canon SD780 IS vs Olympus FE-3010 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD780 IS vs Olympus FE-3010 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The photograph here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SD780 IS and FE-3010.
To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs though you need to take the launch date  of the products into consideration.
	
			Canon SD780 IS vs Olympus FE-3010 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD780 IS vs Olympus FE-3010 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SD780 IS vs Olympus FE-3010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SD780 IS Portrait photography details
Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography details
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 has face detect autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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 provides face detection focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not possible
 cannot use external flash
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon SD780 IS Street photography details
Olympus FE-3010 Street photography details
55
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
63
 image stabilization (Digital)
 weather proof
 fixed screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon SD780 IS Sports photography highlights
Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography highlights
25
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
33
 image stabilization (Digital)
 weather proof
 no shutter priority mode
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Canon SD780 IS as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus FE-3010 as a Travel photography camera
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 built-in flash
 lack of Time Lapse function
 heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 wide angle not great (33mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
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 weather proof
 built-in flash
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
 wide angle not the best (36mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
 Canon SD780 IS as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus FE-3010 as a Landscape photography camera
27
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not great (33mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
 small screen (2.5")
 manual mode not available
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse function
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 image stabilization (Digital)
 weather proof
 focusing manually not possible
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not the best (36mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7")
 manual mode not possible
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SD780 IS Vlogging features
Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging features
27
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect autofocus
 wide angle not great (33mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of mic port
 heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
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 image stabilization (Digital)
 provides face detection focusing
 wide angle not the best (36mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
 lack of external mic jack
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Canon SD780 IS vs Olympus FE-3010 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD780 IS and Olympus FE-3010
 Canon PowerShot SD780 ISOlympus FE-3010
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Olympus FE-3010
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 100 IS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-02-18 2009-01-07
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 16:9, 4:3 and  3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-100mm (3.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 155 grams (0.34 pounds) 108 grams (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 87 x 56 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 ID NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $0 $140