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Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung ST700

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS front
 
Samsung ST700 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung ST700 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
  • Released February 2009
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 100 IS
Samsung ST700
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Samsung ST700

 SD780 IS ST700 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Canon SD780 IS

 ST700 SD780 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2009Fresher by 22 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Samsung ST700

 SD780 IS ST700 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung ST700 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung ST700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung ST700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Portrait photography info
Samsung ST700 Portrait photography info
26
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD780 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST700 as a Street photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition (155 grams)
50
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Sports photography highlights
Samsung ST700 Sports photography highlights
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD780 IS
Travel photography with Samsung ST700
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (155 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung ST700 Landscape photography highlights
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
38
great maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD780 IS
Vlogging with Samsung ST700
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
heavier than competition (155g)
30
great maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung ST700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD780 IS and Samsung ST700
 Canon PowerShot SD780 ISSamsung ST700
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