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Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung CL5

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS front
 
Samsung CL5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung CL5 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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 100 IS
Samsung CL5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-4.5) lens
  • 141g - 93 x 60 x 19mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL10
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Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung CL5 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Canon SD780 IS and Samsung CL5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the SD780 IS (12MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the SD780 IS (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The SD780 IS was brought out around the same time to the CL5 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SD780 IS grades against the CL5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Samsung CL5

 SD780 IS CL5 

Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Canon SD780 IS

 CL5 SD780 IS 
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Samsung CL5

 SD780 IS CL5 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009February 2009Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung CL5 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SD780 IS has exterior dimensions of 87mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung CL5 has proportions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SD780 IS versus the CL5.

Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung CL5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SD780 IS and CL5 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung CL5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung CL5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD780 IS and CL5.

As you can see, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SD780 IS featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon SD780 IS will offer you more detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively.

Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung CL5 sensor size comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung CL5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung CL5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Portrait photography advice
Samsung CL5 Portrait photography advice
26
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
24
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Street photography details
Samsung CL5 Street photography details
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than others (155 grams)
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD780 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung CL5 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Travel photography details
Samsung CL5 Travel photography details
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (155 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
51
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (9MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Landscape photography advice
Samsung CL5 Landscape photography advice
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Vlogging features
Samsung CL5 Vlogging features
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than others (155 grams)
25
has face detect focusing
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung CL5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD780 IS and Samsung CL5
 Canon PowerShot SD780 ISSamsung CL5
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Samsung CL5
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 100 IS PL10
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-02-18 2009-02-23
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-100mm (3.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.5-4.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 6.3
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
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
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 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 grams (0.34 pounds) 141 grams (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 87 x 56 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" 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 model NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $0 $391