Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung ST65
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Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung ST65 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
- Introduced February 2009
- Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 100 IS
(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
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").
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe 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.
Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung ST65 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD780 IS and Samsung ST65. The full galleries are provided at Canon SD780 IS Gallery and Samsung ST65 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Samsung ST65
SD780 IS | ST65 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Canon SD780 IS
ST65 | SD780 IS | |||
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Released | January 2011 | February 2009 | More recent by 23 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Samsung ST65
SD780 IS | ST65 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Look at the Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung ST65 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung ST65 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | Samsung ST65 | |
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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 |