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Canon SD780 IS vs Sony TX7

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony TX7 Key Specs

Canon SD780 IS
(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
  • Released February 2009
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 100 IS
Sony TX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Canon SD780 IS vs Sony TX7 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Canon SD780 IS vs Sony TX7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SD780 IS (12MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is relatively similar but the SD780 IS (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The SD780 IS was introduced 10 months earlier than the TX7 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SD780 IS scores vs the TX7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Sony TX7

 SD780 IS TX7 

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Canon SD780 IS

 TX7 SD780 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2010February 2009Fresher by 10 months
Screen dimension3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Sony TX7

 SD780 IS TX7 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SD780 IS comes with exterior dimensions of 87mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony TX7 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SD780 IS against the TX7.

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD780 IS and TX7 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD780 IS and TX7.

All in all, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SD780 IS using its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Canon SD780 IS will deliver extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older SD780 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Portrait photography details
Sony TX7 Portrait photography details
26
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD780 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competitors (155 grams)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competitors (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD780 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD780 IS
Travel photography with Sony TX7
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (155 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
59
supports touch focus
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (149g)
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD780 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Landscape photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.5")
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
36
relatively wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD780 IS
Vlogging with Sony TX7
27
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (155 grams)
32
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competitors (149g)
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Canon SD780 IS vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD780 IS and Sony TX7
 Canon PowerShot SD780 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
Also called Digital IXUS 100 IS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-02-18 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-100mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 gr (0.34 pounds) 149 gr (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 87 x 56 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NB-4L NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $0 $300