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Canon SD780 IS vs Sony HX350

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony HX350 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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Also Known as Digital IXUS 100 IS
Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Introduced December 2016
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Canon SD780 IS vs Sony HX350 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Canon SD780 IS vs Sony HX350, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SD780 IS (12MP) and HX350 (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD780 IS was unveiled 8 years earlier than the HX350 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SD780 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SD780 IS matches up against the HX350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Sony HX350

 SD780 IS HX350 

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Canon SD780 IS

 HX350 SD780 IS 
IntroducedDecember 2016February 2009Newer by 95 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Sony HX350

 SD780 IS HX350 
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SD780 IS comes with external dimensions of 87mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony HX350 has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SD780 IS compared to the HX350.

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD780 IS and HX350 is 96 and 62 respectively.

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SD780 IS and HX350.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony HX350 to offer greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged SD780 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Portrait photography features
Sony HX350 Portrait photography features
26
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
48
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Street photography highlights
Sony HX350 Street photography highlights
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (155 grams)
50
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition (652g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD780 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
53
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Travel photography factors
Sony HX350 Travel photography factors
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (155 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
54
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (652 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Landscape photography details
Sony HX350 Landscape photography details
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
50
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD780 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX350 as a Vlogging camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (155 grams)
27
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competition (652 grams)
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Canon SD780 IS vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD780 IS and Sony HX350
 Canon PowerShot SD780 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Also called Digital IXUS 100 IS -
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-02-18 2016-12-20
Body design Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-100mm (3.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lb) 652 gr (1.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 87 x 56 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
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 life - 300 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $0 -