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Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung ST100

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung ST100 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
  • Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 100 IS
Samsung ST100
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Samsung ST100

 SD780 IS ST100 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Canon SD780 IS

 ST100 SD780 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2010February 2009Fresher by 10 months
Screen dimension3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution1152k230kCrisper screen (+922k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Samsung ST100

 SD780 IS ST100 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Portrait photography factors
Samsung ST100 Portrait photography factors
26
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Street photography advice
Samsung ST100 Street photography advice
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition (155g)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than others (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Sports photography advice
Samsung ST100 Sports photography advice
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Travel photography features
Samsung ST100 Travel photography features
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (155g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
60
features touch focus
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (155g)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Landscape photography features
Samsung ST100 Landscape photography features
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.5")
no manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
37
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Vlogging details
Samsung ST100 Vlogging details
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition (155g)
29
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than others (155g)
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Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD780 IS and Samsung ST100
 Canon PowerShot SD780 ISSamsung ST100
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