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Canon SD780 IS vs Sony TX66

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony TX66 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 100 IS
Sony TX66
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Canon SD780 IS vs Sony TX66 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Canon SD780 IS vs Sony TX66, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the SD780 IS (12MP) and TX66 (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SD780 IS was released 4 years prior to the TX66 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SD780 IS scores against the TX66 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Sony TX66

 SD780 IS TX66 

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Canon SD780 IS

 TX66 SD780 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2012February 2009More modern by 36 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display dimension3.3"2.5"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1230k230kCrisper display (+1000k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Sony TX66

 SD780 IS TX66 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD780 IS provides physical 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) whilst the Sony TX66 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD780 IS vs Sony TX66 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SD780 IS vs the TX66.

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD780 IS and TX66 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The picture below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SD780 IS and TX66.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony TX66 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged SD780 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Portrait photography info
Sony TX66 Portrait photography info
26
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
42
manual focus
decent megapixels (18MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Street photography factors
Sony TX66 Street photography factors
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
64
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD780 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
49
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery pack (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Travel photography information
Sony TX66 Travel photography information
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
72
great battery pack (250 CIPA)
includes focus via touch
decent megapixels (18MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Landscape photography features
Sony TX66 Landscape photography features
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
51
manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
great battery pack (250 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Vlogging information
Sony TX66 Vlogging information
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
36
pretty wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
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Canon SD780 IS vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD780 IS and Sony TX66
 Canon PowerShot SD780 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 100 IS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-02-18 2012-02-28
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
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 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-100mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3.3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 grams (0.34 lb) 109 grams (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 87 x 56 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
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 - 250 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-4L NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $0 $350