Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung ST80
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Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung ST80 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
- Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 100 IS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2010
Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung ST80 Overview
Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SD780 IS and Samsung ST80, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SD780 IS (12MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe SD780 IS was announced 10 months earlier than the ST80 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SD780 IS matches up against the ST80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung ST80 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD780 IS and Samsung ST80. The whole galleries are available at Canon SD780 IS Gallery and Samsung ST80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Samsung ST80
SD780 IS | ST80 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Canon SD780 IS
ST80 | SD780 IS | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | February 2009 | Fresher by 10 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Samsung ST80
SD780 IS | ST80 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD780 IS comes with outer measurements of 87mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung ST80 has dimensions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).
Compare the Canon SD780 IS and Samsung ST80 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SD780 IS vs the ST80.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SD780 IS and ST80 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SD780 IS and ST80.
As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung ST80 to show more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older SD780 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung ST80 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | Samsung ST80 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | Samsung ST80 |
Also called as | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 4800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 33-100mm (3.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 155 grams (0.34 lb) | 118 grams (0.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 87 x 56 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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 | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $0 | $249 |