Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W350
96 Imaging
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20 Overall
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97 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
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Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W350 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
- Released January 2010
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Here is a detailed assessment of the Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W350, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SD780 IS (12MP) and the W350 (14MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SD780 IS scores versus the W350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Sony W350
| SD780 IS | W350 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Canon SD780 IS
| W350 | SD780 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2010 |  | February 2009 | Fresher by 10 months |
| Display sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Sony W350
| SD780 IS | W350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Absent Touch friendly display |
Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SD780 IS offers exterior 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 W350 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SD780 IS vs the W350.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SD780 IS and W350 is 96 and 97 respectively.
Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD780 IS and W350.
As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony W350 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older SD780 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W350 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
| Model | Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 |
| Alternative name | Digital IXUS 100 IS | - |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2009-02-18 | 2010-01-07 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 33-100mm (3.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/2.7-5.7 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 2 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 155g (0.34 lbs) | 117g (0.26 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 87 x 56 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 media | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $0 | $200 |