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Canon SD780 IS vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD780 IS front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45

Canon SD780 IS vs Olympus TG-6 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
  • Released February 2009
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 100 IS
Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Introduced May 2019
  • Older Model is Olympus TG-5
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Canon SD780 IS vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Canon SD780 IS vs Olympus TG-6, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SD780 IS (12MP) and the TG-6 (12MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD780 IS was brought out 11 years before the TG-6 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SD780 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SD780 IS grades versus the TG-6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Olympus TG-6

 SD780 IS TG-6 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Canon SD780 IS

 TG-6 SD780 IS 
IntroducedMay 2019February 2009Fresher by 124 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Olympus TG-6

 SD780 IS TG-6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon SD780 IS vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD780 IS provides outside measurements of 87mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Olympus TG-6 has dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SD780 IS versus the TG-6.

Canon SD780 IS vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD780 IS and TG-6 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Canon SD780 IS vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The graphic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SD780 IS and TG-6.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you should factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The older SD780 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD780 IS vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD780 IS vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography features
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has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
40
manual focus
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD780 IS
Street photography with Olympus TG-6
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than others (155 grams)
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (253g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD780 IS
Sports photography with Olympus TG-6
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
47
high fps (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery power (340 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-6 Travel photography factors
51
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (155g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
68
better than average battery power (340 per charge)
weather proofing
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than others (253g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography details
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
57
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery power (340 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD780 IS
Vlogging with Olympus TG-6
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
heavier than others (155g)
34
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than others (253g)
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Canon SD780 IS vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD780 IS and Olympus TG-6
 Canon PowerShot SD780 ISOlympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Olympus Tough TG-6
Also called as Digital IXUS 100 IS -
Class Ultracompact Waterproof
Released 2009-02-18 2019-05-22
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VIII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-100mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 gr (0.34 pounds) 253 gr (0.56 pounds)
Dimensions 87 x 56 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 life - 340 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-4L LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Card slots One One
Retail price $0 $449