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Canon SD780 IS vs Olympus VG-110

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS front
 
Olympus VG-110 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon SD780 IS vs Olympus VG-110 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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 100 IS
Olympus VG-110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 105g - 92 x 54 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2011
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Canon SD780 IS vs Olympus VG-110 Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon SD780 IS versus Olympus VG-110, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SD780 IS (12MP) and the VG-110 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD780 IS was revealed 24 months earlier than the VG-110 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SD780 IS scores against the VG-110 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Olympus VG-110

 SD780 IS VG-110 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Canon SD780 IS

 VG-110 SD780 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2011February 2009More recent by 24 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Olympus VG-110

 SD780 IS VG-110 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon SD780 IS vs Olympus VG-110 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SD780 IS comes with outer 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) whilst the Olympus VG-110 has measurements of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SD780 IS and the VG-110.

Canon SD780 IS vs Olympus VG-110 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SD780 IS and VG-110 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Canon SD780 IS vs Olympus VG-110 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Olympus VG-110 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SD780 IS and VG-110.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures although you need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older SD780 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SD780 IS vs Olympus VG-110 sensor size comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD780 IS vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD780 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VG-110 as a Portrait photography camera
26
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD780 IS
Street photography with Olympus VG-110
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (155g)
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Sports photography information
Olympus VG-110 Sports photography information
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
25
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (170 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Travel photography details
Olympus VG-110 Travel photography details
51
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (155 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
57
flash built-in
really wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (170 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Landscape photography highlights
Olympus VG-110 Landscape photography highlights
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.5")
no manual control
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
28
really wide (27mm)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery life (170 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Vlogging information
Olympus VG-110 Vlogging information
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (155 grams)
28
really wide (27mm)
provides face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Canon SD780 IS vs Olympus VG-110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD780 IS and Olympus VG-110
 Canon PowerShot SD780 ISOlympus VG-110
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Olympus VG-110
Also called as Digital IXUS 100 IS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-02-18 2011-02-08
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III
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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-100mm (3.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
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 rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lb) 105 gr (0.23 lb)
Physical dimensions 87 x 56 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" 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 - 170 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-4L LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $0 $150