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Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W320

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W320 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 100 IS
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W320 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon SD780 IS versus Sony W320, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SD780 IS (12MP) and the W320 (14MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD780 IS was revealed 10 months prior to the W320 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the SD780 IS scores against the W320 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Sony W320

 SD780 IS W320 

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Canon SD780 IS

 W320 SD780 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2010February 2009More modern by 10 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Sony W320

 SD780 IS W320 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD780 IS has got physical measurements of 87mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony W320 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SD780 IS against the W320.

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W320 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SD780 IS and W320 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD780 IS and W320.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony W320 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged SD780 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD780 IS
Portrait photography with Sony W320
26
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD780 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony W320 as a Street photography camera
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than others in class (155 grams)
49
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD780 IS
Sports photography with Sony W320
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
good MP (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Travel photography highlights
Sony W320 Travel photography highlights
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (155g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
66
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Landscape photography highlights
Sony W320 Landscape photography highlights
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
33
quite wide (26mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Vlogging highlights
Sony W320 Vlogging highlights
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
heavier than others in class (155g)
26
quite wide (26mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD780 IS and Sony W320
 Canon PowerShot SD780 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Also called Digital IXUS 100 IS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-02-18 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-100mm (3.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 3cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lbs) 117 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 87 x 56 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" 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)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $0 $269