Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung ST30
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Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung ST30 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
- Launched February 2009
- Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 100 IS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 640 x 480 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
- Released January 2011
Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung ST30 Overview
Below is a detailed overview of the Canon SD780 IS versus Samsung ST30, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SD780 IS (12MP) and the ST30 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the SD780 IS (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") have different sensor measurements.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe SD780 IS was released 23 months earlier than the ST30 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SD780 IS grades against the ST30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung ST30 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD780 IS & Samsung ST30. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SD780 IS Gallery & Samsung ST30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Samsung ST30
SD780 IS | ST30 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Canon SD780 IS
ST30 | SD780 IS | |||
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Released | January 2011 | February 2009 | More recent by 23 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Samsung ST30
SD780 IS | ST30 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SD780 IS comes with physical measurements of 87mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung ST30 has proportions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).
Look at the Canon SD780 IS versus Samsung ST30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SD780 IS vs the ST30.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD780 IS and ST30 is 96 and 98 respectively.
Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD780 IS and ST30.
Clearly, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SD780 IS due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Canon SD780 IS will give you more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older SD780 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung ST30 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | Samsung ST30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | Samsung ST30 |
Also called as | Digital IXUS 100 IS | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2009-02-18 | 2011-01-19 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 4.8 x 3.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 17.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | - |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 33-100mm (3.0x) | () |
Max aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | - |
Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 7.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 155g (0.34 lbs) | 87g (0.19 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 87 x 56 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | - |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $0 | $55 |