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Canon SD780 IS vs Sony HX90V

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony HX90V 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
  • Also Known as Digital IXUS 100 IS
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Revealed April 2015
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Canon SD780 IS vs Sony HX90V Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Canon SD780 IS vs Sony HX90V, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SD780 IS (12MP) and HX90V (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SD780 IS was announced 7 years prior to the HX90V which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SD780 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SD780 IS grades versus the HX90V for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Sony HX90V

 SD780 IS HX90V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Canon SD780 IS

 HX90V SD780 IS 
RevealedApril 2015February 2009More modern by 74 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Sony HX90V

 SD780 IS HX90V 
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SD780 IS provides physical measurements of 87mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony HX90V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SD780 IS against the HX90V.

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SD780 IS and HX90V is 96 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD780 IS and HX90V.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony HX90V to provide more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged SD780 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Portrait photography info
Sony HX90V Portrait photography info
26
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
46
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Street photography factors
Sony HX90V Street photography factors
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than others in class (155 grams)
70
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD780 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
good battery pack (360 shots)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD780 IS as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Travel photography camera
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (155 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
76
good battery pack (360 CIPA)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD780 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Landscape photography camera
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
53
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
good battery pack (360 per charge)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD780 IS
Vlogging with Sony HX90V
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than others in class (155 grams)
75
really wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have mic port
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Canon SD780 IS vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD780 IS and Sony HX90V
 Canon PowerShot SD780 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 100 IS -
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-02-18 2015-04-14
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 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 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
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) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lbs) 245 gr (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 87 x 56 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 - 360 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-4L NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $0 $440