Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung TL320
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![Canon PowerShot SD780 IS front Canon PowerShot SD780 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Canon-PowerShot-SD780-IS.jpg)
![Samsung TL320 front Samsung TL320 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Samsung-TL320.jpg)
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35 Features
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Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung TL320 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- 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)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
- n/ag - 97 x 61 x 21mm
- Announced February 2009
- Alternative Name is WB1000
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Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung TL320 Overview
In this write-up, we will be comparing the Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung TL320, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SD780 IS (12MP) and the TL320 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
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The SD780 IS was announced at a similar time to the TL320 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SD780 IS grades versus the TL320 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung TL320 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD780 IS & Samsung TL320. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SD780 IS Gallery & Samsung TL320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Samsung TL320
SD780 IS | TL320 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Canon SD780 IS
TL320 | SD780 IS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Samsung TL320
SD780 IS | TL320 | |||
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Announced | February 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Similar age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung TL320 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD780 IS has got outer dimensions of 87mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung TL320 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung TL320 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SD780 IS versus the TL320.
![Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung TL320 size comparison Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung TL320 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD780-IS-vs-Samsung-TL320-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SD780 IS and TL320 is 96 and 98 respectively.
![Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung TL320 top view buttons comparison Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung TL320 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD780-IS-vs-Samsung-TL320-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung TL320 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The picture below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD780 IS and TL320.
All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures but you need to take the launch date of the products into consideration.
![Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung TL320 sensor size comparison Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung TL320 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD780-IS-vs-Samsung-TL320-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung TL320 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung TL320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung TL320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD780-IS-vs-Samsung-TL320-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung TL320 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | Samsung TL320 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | Samsung TL320 |
Other name | Digital IXUS 100 IS | WB1000 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2009-02-18 | 2009-02-23 |
Body design | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 33-100mm (3.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/2.8-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 16s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 155 grams (0.34 lbs) | - |
Dimensions | 87 x 56 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $0 | $380 |