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Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung ST600

Portability
96 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD780 IS front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
40 Overall
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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
29
 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
43
 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