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Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung ST65

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS front
 
Samsung ST65 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung ST65 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
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 100 IS
Samsung ST65
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Released January 2011
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Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung ST65 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung ST65, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SD780 IS (12MP) and the ST65 (14MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD780 IS was revealed 23 months before the ST65 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the SD780 IS matches up vs the ST65 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Samsung ST65

 SD780 IS ST65 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Canon SD780 IS

 ST65 SD780 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2009More recent by 23 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Samsung ST65

 SD780 IS ST65 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SD780 IS provides outside 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 ST65 has proportions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SD780 IS versus the ST65.

Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung ST65 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SD780 IS and ST65 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung ST65 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SD780 IS and ST65.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung ST65 to result in greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older SD780 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung ST65 sensor size comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung ST65 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung ST65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Portrait photography details
Samsung ST65 Portrait photography details
26
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Street photography factors
Samsung ST65 Street photography factors
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than others (155g)
49
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Sports photography highlights
Samsung ST65 Sports photography highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
26
resolution is good (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Travel photography advice
Samsung ST65 Travel photography advice
51
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (155 grams)
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
71
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Landscape photography features
Samsung ST65 Landscape photography features
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
37
great max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST65 Vlogging highlights
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than others (155g)
27
great max aperture (f)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung ST65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD780 IS and Samsung ST65
 Canon PowerShot SD780 ISSamsung ST65
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Samsung ST65
Other name Digital IXUS 100 IS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-02-18 2011-01-19
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 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 80 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-100mm (3.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
External flash
Auto exposure 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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lb) -
Dimensions 87 x 56 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus -
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $0 $130