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Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung PL120

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS front
 
Samsung PL120 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung PL120 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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 100 IS
Samsung PL120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung PL120 Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon SD780 IS and Samsung PL120, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SD780 IS (12MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD780 IS was introduced 22 months before the PL120 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SD780 IS grades against the PL120 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Samsung PL120

 SD780 IS PL120 

Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Canon SD780 IS

 PL120 SD780 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2009Newer by 22 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Samsung PL120

 SD780 IS PL120 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SD780 IS enjoys outer 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) while the Samsung PL120 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the SD780 IS versus the PL120.

Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung PL120 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SD780 IS and PL120 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung PL120 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The pic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD780 IS and PL120.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung PL120 to result in more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged SD780 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung PL120 sensor size comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung PL120 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung PL120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Portrait photography advice
Samsung PL120 Portrait photography advice
26
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Street photography factors
Samsung PL120 Street photography factors
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
49
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Sports photography information
Samsung PL120 Sports photography information
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
MP count good (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Travel photography highlights
Samsung PL120 Travel photography highlights
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
71
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Landscape photography information
Samsung PL120 Landscape photography information
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse function
33
very good max aperture (f)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Vlogging highlights
Samsung PL120 Vlogging highlights
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
31
very good max aperture (f)
comes with external microphone port
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
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Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung PL120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD780 IS and Samsung PL120
 Canon PowerShot SD780 ISSamsung PL120
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Samsung PL120
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 100 IS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-02-18 2011-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-100mm (3.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
Hot shoe
AE 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
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155g (0.34 pounds) -
Dimensions 87 x 56 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 ID NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus -
Storage slots 1 -
Pricing at release $0 $150