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Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W370

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W370 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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 100 IS
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Released January 2010
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Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W370 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Canon SD780 IS versus Sony W370, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SD780 IS (12MP) and the W370 (14MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD780 IS was revealed 10 months earlier than the W370 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SD780 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SD780 IS grades vs the W370 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Sony W370

 SD780 IS W370 

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Canon SD780 IS

 W370 SD780 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2010February 2009Fresher by 10 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Sony W370

 SD780 IS W370 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD780 IS has external measurements of 87mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony W370 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SD780 IS against the W370.

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W370 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SD780 IS and W370 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD780 IS and W370.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony W370 to give you more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The older SD780 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD780 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W370 as a Portrait photography camera
26
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Street photography details
Sony W370 Street photography details
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than average (155 grams)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD780 IS
Sports photography with Sony W370
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Travel photography info
Sony W370 Travel photography info
51
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (155 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
58
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD780 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W370 as a Landscape photography camera
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
37
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Vlogging information
Sony W370 Vlogging information
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
heavier than average (155g)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD780 IS and Sony W370
 Canon PowerShot SD780 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 100 IS -
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-18 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-100mm (3.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lbs) 179 gr (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 87 x 56 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID NB-4L NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $0 $230