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Canon SD780 IS vs Olympus VG-145

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS front
 
Olympus VG-145 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Canon SD780 IS vs Olympus VG-145 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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 100 IS
Olympus VG-145
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Olympus VG-145

 SD780 IS VG-145 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Canon SD780 IS

 VG-145 SD780 IS 
LaunchedJuly 2011February 2009More recent by 29 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Olympus VG-145

 SD780 IS VG-145 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SD780 IS vs Olympus VG-145 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD780 IS vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD780 IS
Portrait photography with Olympus VG-145
26
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD780 IS
Street photography with Olympus VG-145
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (155 grams)
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Sports photography advice
Olympus VG-145 Sports photography advice
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
26
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (160 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD780 IS as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VG-145 as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (155g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
62
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery power (160 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Landscape photography information
Olympus VG-145 Landscape photography information
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
36
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3")
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery power (160 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD780 IS
Vlogging with Olympus VG-145
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (155 grams)
28
pretty wide (26mm)
includes face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Canon SD780 IS vs Olympus VG-145 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD780 IS and Olympus VG-145
 Canon PowerShot SD780 ISOlympus VG-145
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