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Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung TL320

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS front
 
Samsung TL320 front
Portability
98
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung TL320 Key Specs

Canon SD780 IS
(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
Samsung TL320
(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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Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Samsung TL320

 SD780 IS TL320 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Canon SD780 IS

 TL320 SD780 IS 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Samsung TL320

 SD780 IS TL320 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009February 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed 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

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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung TL320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL320 Portrait photography highlights
26
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
manual focus
has face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Street photography details
Samsung TL320 Street photography details
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than others (155g)
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL320 Sports photography highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
30
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Travel photography info
Samsung TL320 Travel photography info
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (155g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
59
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Landscape photography features
Samsung TL320 Landscape photography features
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.5")
no manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD780 IS
Vlogging with Samsung TL320
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than others (155 grams)
31
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Canon SD780 IS vs Samsung TL320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD780 IS and Samsung TL320
 Canon PowerShot SD780 ISSamsung TL320
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