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Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung ST600

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38

Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs

Canon SD780 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-100mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 155g - 87 x 56 x 18mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 100 IS
Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung ST600 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung ST600, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SD780 IS (12MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD780 IS was released 10 months prior to the ST600 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SD780 IS scores against the ST600 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Samsung ST600

 SD780 IS ST600 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Canon SD780 IS

 ST600 SD780 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2010February 2009Fresher by 10 months
Display dimensions3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution1152k230kCrisper display (+922k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Samsung ST600

 SD780 IS ST600 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SD780 IS comes with external dimensions of 87mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung ST600 has specifications of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SD780 IS compared to the ST600.

Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung ST600 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD780 IS and ST600 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD780 IS and ST600.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung ST600 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The older SD780 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung ST600 sensor size comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Portrait photography information
Samsung ST600 Portrait photography information
26
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Street photography highlights
Samsung ST600 Street photography highlights
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than average in class (155g)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (150 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Sports photography information
Samsung ST600 Sports photography information
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Travel photography information
Samsung ST600 Travel photography information
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (155g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
65
features focus by touch
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (150g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD780 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung ST600
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.5")
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
44
really wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Vlogging features
Samsung ST600 Vlogging features
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (155 grams)
30
really wide (27mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (150g)
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Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD780 IS and Samsung ST600
 Canon PowerShot SD780 ISSamsung ST600
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Samsung ST600
Alternative name Digital IXUS 100 IS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 4800
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-100mm (3.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,152k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 gr (0.34 lbs) 150 gr (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 87 x 56 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 SLB07
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $0 $330