Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung ST100
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Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs
(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
- Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 100 IS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
- 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
- Released January 2010

Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung ST100 Overview
Below, we will be looking at the Canon SD780 IS versus Samsung ST100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SD780 IS (12MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SD780 IS was unveiled 10 months before the ST100 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SD780 IS matches up against the ST100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung ST100 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD780 IS and Samsung ST100. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SD780 IS Gallery and Samsung ST100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Samsung ST100
SD780 IS | ST100 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Canon SD780 IS
ST100 | SD780 IS | |||
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Released | January 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 10 months |
Screen dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+1") |
Screen resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+922k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Samsung ST100
SD780 IS | ST100 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SD780 IS has got 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 ST100 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Look at the Canon SD780 IS versus Samsung ST100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SD780 IS against the ST100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SD780 IS and ST100 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD780 IS and ST100.
Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung ST100 to offer extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older SD780 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung ST100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | Samsung ST100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | Samsung ST100 |
Alternative name | Digital IXUS 100 IS | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2009-02-18 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 33-100mm (3.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/3.6-4.8 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inches | 3.5 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,152 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 155 grams (0.34 lb) | 155 grams (0.34 lb) |
Dimensions | 87 x 56 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
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) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $0 | $250 |