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Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung SH100

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS front
 
Samsung SH100 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung SH100 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
  • Also Known as Digital IXUS 100 IS
Samsung SH100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 54 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung SH100 Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung SH100, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SD780 IS (12MP) and the SH100 (14MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD780 IS was announced 22 months before the SH100 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the SD780 IS matches up versus the SH100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Samsung SH100

 SD780 IS SH100 

Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Canon SD780 IS

 SH100 SD780 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2009Fresher by 22 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Samsung SH100

 SD780 IS SH100 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung SH100 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SD780 IS offers exterior measurements 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 SH100 has proportions of 93mm 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SD780 IS versus the SH100.

Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung SH100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD780 IS and SH100 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung SH100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung SH100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The graphic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SD780 IS and SH100.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung SH100 to result in extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older SD780 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung SH100 sensor size comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung SH100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung SH100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Portrait photography features
Samsung SH100 Portrait photography features
26
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Street photography information
Samsung SH100 Street photography information
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (155 grams)
49
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Sports photography information
Samsung SH100 Sports photography information
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
26
resolution is good (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Travel photography info
Samsung SH100 Travel photography info
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (155g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
71
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD780 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SH100 as a Landscape photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
37
good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD780 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SH100 as a Vlogging camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (155g)
33
good maximum aperture (f)
has touchscreen
has microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
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Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung SH100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD780 IS and Samsung SH100
 Canon PowerShot SD780 ISSamsung SH100
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Samsung SH100
Also called Digital IXUS 100 IS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-02-18 2011-01-04
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4230 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-100mm (3.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
Hot shoe
AEB
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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lb) -
Physical dimensions 87 x 56 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") 93 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus -
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $0 $200