Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung ST700
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Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung ST700 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
- Released February 2009
- Other Name is Digital IXUS 100 IS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
- Launched January 2011
Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung ST700 Overview
Here is a extensive overview of the Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung ST700, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the SD780 IS (12MP) and ST700 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SD780 IS was announced 22 months earlier than the ST700 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the SD780 IS grades against the ST700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung ST700 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD780 IS and Samsung ST700. The whole galleries are available at Canon SD780 IS Gallery and Samsung ST700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Samsung ST700
SD780 IS | ST700 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Canon SD780 IS
ST700 | SD780 IS | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | February 2009 | Fresher by 22 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Samsung ST700
SD780 IS | ST700 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung ST700 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SD780 IS enjoys physical measurements 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 ST700 has measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Look at the Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung ST700 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SD780 IS against the ST700.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD780 IS and ST700 is 96 and 99 respectively.
Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung ST700 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The visual below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SD780 IS and ST700.
To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung ST700 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older SD780 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung ST700 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung ST700 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | Samsung ST700 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | Samsung ST700 |
Also called | Digital IXUS 100 IS | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2009-02-18 | 2011-01-05 |
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 | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | - |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 33-100mm (3.0x) | () |
Max aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 | - |
Microphone 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 155 gr (0.34 pounds) | - |
Physical dimensions | 87 x 56 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | - |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $0 | $280 |