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Canon SD780 IS vs Sony TX5

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony TX5 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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 100 IS
Sony TX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
  • Released February 2010
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Canon SD780 IS vs Sony TX5 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Canon SD780 IS versus Sony TX5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SD780 IS (12MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is relatively similar but the SD780 IS (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The SD780 IS was revealed 12 months before the TX5 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SD780 IS matches up versus the TX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Sony TX5

 SD780 IS TX5 

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Canon SD780 IS

 TX5 SD780 IS 
ReleasedFebruary 2010February 2009More recent by 12 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Sony TX5

 SD780 IS TX5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SD780 IS comes with external 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 TX5 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SD780 IS vs the TX5.

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony TX5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD780 IS and TX5 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SD780 IS and TX5.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SD780 IS with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon SD780 IS will deliver greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The older SD780 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Portrait photography details
Sony TX5 Portrait photography details
26
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
26
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Street photography factors
Sony TX5 Street photography factors
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition (155g)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
environment proofing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than others in class (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD780 IS
Sports photography with Sony TX5
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD780 IS as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Travel photography camera
51
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (155g)
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
62
environment proofing
has touch focus
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (148g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD780 IS
Landscape photography with Sony TX5
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.5")
no manual control
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
43
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Vlogging details
Sony TX5 Vlogging details
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
heavier than competition (155g)
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (148 grams)
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Canon SD780 IS vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD780 IS and Sony TX5
 Canon PowerShot SD780 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 100 IS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-02-18 2010-02-18
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-100mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 2.90 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lb) 148 gr (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 87 x 56 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") 94 x 57 x 18mm (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 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $0 $239