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Canon SD780 IS vs Sony T99

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony T99 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
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 100 IS
Sony T99
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
  • Launched July 2010
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Canon SD780 IS vs Sony T99 Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SD780 IS versus Sony T99, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SD780 IS (12MP) and the T99 (14MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD780 IS was revealed 16 months before the T99 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SD780 IS grades versus the T99 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Sony T99

 SD780 IS T99 

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Canon SD780 IS

 T99 SD780 IS 
LaunchedJuly 2010February 2009More recent by 16 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Sony T99

 SD780 IS T99 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD780 IS has got 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 T99 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Canon SD780 IS versus Sony T99 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SD780 IS against the T99.

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony T99 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SD780 IS and T99 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The graphic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD780 IS and T99.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony T99 to render greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older SD780 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD780 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T99 as a Portrait photography camera
26
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD780 IS
Street photography with Sony T99
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD780 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sony T99 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD780 IS as a Travel photography camera
Sony T99 as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Landscape photography features
Sony T99 Landscape photography features
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.5")
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
42
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Vlogging details
Sony T99 Vlogging details
27
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (155g)
31
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Canon SD780 IS vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD780 IS and Sony T99
 Canon PowerShot SD780 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 100 IS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-02-18 2010-07-08
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-100mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1250s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 155g (0.34 pounds) 121g (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 87 x 56 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" 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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $0 $179