Clicky

Canon SD780 IS vs Olympus TG-860

Portability
96 Imaging
35 Features
20 Overall
29
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 front
Portability
91 Imaging
41 Features
42 Overall
41

Canon SD780 IS vs Olympus TG-860 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
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 100 IS
Olympus TG-860
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 224g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Replacement is Olympus TG-870
Photography Glossary

Canon SD780 IS vs Olympus TG-860 Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon SD780 IS vs Olympus TG-860, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the SD780 IS (12MP) and TG-860 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The SD780 IS was launched 7 years earlier than the TG-860 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the SD780 IS scores vs the TG-860 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Olympus TG-860

		

		

			
 SD780 IS TG-860 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Canon SD780 IS

		

		

			
 TG-860 SD780 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2015February 2009More modern by 72 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Olympus TG-860

		

		

			
 SD780 IS TG-860 
Manually focus  No manual focus
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither comes with Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SD780 IS vs Olympus TG-860 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SD780 IS comes with outside measurements of 87mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Olympus TG-860 has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SD780 IS vs Olympus TG-860 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SD780 IS against the TG-860.
Canon SD780 IS vs Olympus TG-860 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD780 IS and TG-860 is 96 and 91 respectively.
Canon SD780 IS vs Olympus TG-860 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD780 IS vs Olympus TG-860 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The picture here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SD780 IS and TG-860.
All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-860 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged SD780 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Canon SD780 IS vs Olympus TG-860 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD780 IS vs Olympus TG-860 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SD780 IS vs Olympus TG-860 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
			Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms	

	
	
	
	

	

		
Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SD780 IS as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus TG-860 as a Portrait photography camera
26
 comes with face detection focusing
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
36
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 has face detection autofocus
 no manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month
Street Comparison
 Canon SD780 IS as a Street photography camera
 Olympus TG-860 as a Street photography camera
55
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 more heavy than average in class (155g)
69
 tilting screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 environment sealing
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes
Sports Comparison
 Canon SD780 IS as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus TG-860 as a Sports photography camera
25
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
49
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 has tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images
Travel Comparison
Canon SD780 IS Travel photography details
Olympus TG-860 Travel photography details
51
 built-in flash
 no Timelapse function
 more heavy than average in class (155g)
 MP count low (12MP)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 wide angle not the best (33mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
 environment sealing
 good MP (16MP)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (21mm)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone
Landscape Comparison
 Canon SD780 IS as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus TG-860 as a Landscape photography camera
28
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not the best (33mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 tiny screen (2.5")
 manual mode not available
 MP count low (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 no Timelapse function
48
 decently wide (21mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 environment sealing
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video
Vlogging Comparison
Canon SD780 IS Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-860 Vlogging advice
27
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focusing
 wide angle not the best (33mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no external microphone jack
 more heavy than average in class (155 grams)
33
 decently wide (21mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 missing external microphone jack
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing
	

		

			
Canon SD780 IS vs Olympus TG-860 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD780 IS and Olympus TG-860
 Canon PowerShot SD780 ISOlympus Stylus Tough TG-860
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860
Alternative name Digital IXUS 100 IS -
Class Ultracompact Waterproof
Announced 2009-02-18 2015-02-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-100mm (3.0x) 21-105mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.5-5.7
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.00 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Yes
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 155g (0.34 lbs) 224g (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 87 x 56 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 - 300 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-4L Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $0 $279