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Canon SD780 IS vs Olympus VG-120

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS front
 
Olympus VG-120 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Canon SD780 IS vs Olympus VG-120 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
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 100 IS
Olympus VG-120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Canon SD780 IS vs Olympus VG-120 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SD780 IS versus Olympus VG-120, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SD780 IS (12MP) and the VG-120 (14MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD780 IS was manufactured 22 months earlier than the VG-120 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SD780 IS scores against the VG-120 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Olympus VG-120

 SD780 IS VG-120 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Canon SD780 IS

 VG-120 SD780 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2009More recent by 22 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Olympus VG-120

 SD780 IS VG-120 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SD780 IS vs Olympus VG-120 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD780 IS has outer 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 VG-120 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SD780 IS versus the VG-120.

Canon SD780 IS vs Olympus VG-120 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SD780 IS and VG-120 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD780 IS vs Olympus VG-120 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Olympus VG-120 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The photograph here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SD780 IS and VG-120.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus VG-120 to result in more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older SD780 IS will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon SD780 IS vs Olympus VG-120 sensor size comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD780 IS vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD780 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VG-120 as a Portrait photography camera
26
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD780 IS as a Street photography camera
Olympus VG-120 as a Street photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Sports photography factors
Olympus VG-120 Sports photography factors
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
26
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (160 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Travel photography details
Olympus VG-120 Travel photography details
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
62
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (160 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Landscape photography info
Olympus VG-120 Landscape photography info
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
36
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery pack (160 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD780 IS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VG-120 as a Vlogging camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
28
relatively wide (26mm)
provides face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
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Canon SD780 IS vs Olympus VG-120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD780 IS and Olympus VG-120
 Canon PowerShot SD780 ISOlympus VG-120
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Olympus VG-120
Also called as Digital IXUS 100 IS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-02-18 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-100mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 3cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lb) 120 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 87 x 56 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 160 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 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 1 1
Pricing at release $0 $190