Canon SD780 IS vs Olympus VG-145
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Canon SD780 IS vs Olympus VG-145 Key Specs
(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
- Launched February 2009
- Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 100 IS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Launched July 2011

Canon SD780 IS vs Olympus VG-145 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon SD780 IS and Olympus VG-145, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SD780 IS (12MP) and the VG-145 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SD780 IS was released 3 years earlier than the VG-145 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the SD780 IS scores against the VG-145 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SD780 IS vs Olympus VG-145 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD780 IS and Olympus VG-145. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SD780 IS Gallery and Olympus VG-145 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Olympus VG-145
SD780 IS | VG-145 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Canon SD780 IS
VG-145 | SD780 IS | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 29 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Olympus VG-145
SD780 IS | VG-145 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Canon SD780 IS vs Olympus VG-145 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SD780 IS has got external measurements of 87mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Olympus VG-145 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).
Examine the Canon SD780 IS and Olympus VG-145 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SD780 IS vs the VG-145.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD780 IS and VG-145 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD780 IS vs Olympus VG-145 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to see the difference in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SD780 IS and VG-145.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus VG-145 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The older SD780 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD780 IS vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD780 IS vs Olympus VG-145 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | Olympus VG-145 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | Olympus VG-145 |
Otherwise known as | Digital IXUS 100 IS | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2009-02-18 | 2011-07-27 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 33-100mm (3.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
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 speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 4.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 155 grams (0.34 lbs) | 120 grams (0.26 lbs) |
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 All around 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 | - | 160 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-4L | LI-70B |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $0 | $0 |