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Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W330

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W330 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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 100 IS
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W330 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W330, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SD780 IS (12MP) and the W330 (14MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SD780 IS was introduced 10 months prior to the W330 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SD780 IS matches up vs the W330 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Sony W330

 SD780 IS W330 

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Canon SD780 IS

 W330 SD780 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2010February 2009More modern by 10 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Sony W330

 SD780 IS W330 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SD780 IS offers external dimensions of 87mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony W330 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W330 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SD780 IS against the W330.

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W330 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SD780 IS and W330 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The image below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD780 IS and W330.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony W330 to give you more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SD780 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Portrait photography information
Sony W330 Portrait photography information
26
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD780 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony W330 as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than others (155g)
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Sports photography advice
Sony W330 Sports photography advice
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
26
resolution is good (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Travel photography info
Sony W330 Travel photography info
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others (155 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
65
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Landscape photography details
Sony W330 Landscape photography details
27
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.5")
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
37
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD780 IS
Vlogging with Sony W330
27
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than others (155 grams)
26
quite wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD780 IS and Sony W330
 Canon PowerShot SD780 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Alternative name Digital IXUS 100 IS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-02-18 2010-01-07
Physical type 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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
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) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 3cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lbs) 128 gr (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 87 x 56 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $0 $170