Canon SD780 IS vs Sony TX1
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Canon SD780 IS vs Sony TX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 33-100mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 155g - 87 x 56 x 18mm
- Revealed February 2009
- Also Known as Digital IXUS 100 IS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
- Launched August 2009
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Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon SD780 IS and Sony TX1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SD780 IS (12MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is very similar but the SD780 IS (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") offer different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe SD780 IS was unveiled 5 months before the TX1 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SD780 IS grades against the TX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Sony TX1
| SD780 IS | TX1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Canon SD780 IS
| TX1 | SD780 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Sony TX1
| SD780 IS | TX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2009 |  | August 2009 | Similar age |
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Canon SD780 IS vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SD780 IS has exterior measurements of 87mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony TX1 has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SD780 IS and Sony TX1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SD780 IS against the TX1.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD780 IS and TX1 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Canon SD780 IS vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD780 IS and TX1.
All in all, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SD780 IS with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Canon SD780 IS will offer extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively.
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Canon SD780 IS vs Sony TX1 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Sony |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 |
| Also called | Digital IXUS 100 IS | - |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2009-02-18 | 2009-08-06 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 33-100mm (3.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/3.5-4.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 8cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 2s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1250s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| 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 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 155 gr (0.34 pounds) | 142 gr (0.31 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 87 x 56 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
| 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 (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $0 | $350 |
