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Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W380

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W380 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
  • Also Known as Digital IXUS 100 IS
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W380 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Canon SD780 IS versus Sony W380, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SD780 IS (12MP) and the W380 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD780 IS was launched 10 months prior to the W380 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the SD780 IS scores versus the W380 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Sony W380

 SD780 IS W380 

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Canon SD780 IS

 W380 SD780 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2010February 2009Newer by 10 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Sony W380

 SD780 IS W380 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SD780 IS has outer dimensions of 87mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony W380 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD780 IS versus Sony W380 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SD780 IS compared to the W380.

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W380 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD780 IS and W380 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The picture here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD780 IS and W380.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony W380 to show more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged SD780 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Portrait photography features
Sony W380 Portrait photography features
26
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Street photography details
Sony W380 Street photography details
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than others in class (155 grams)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Sports photography features
Sony W380 Sports photography features
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD780 IS as a Travel photography camera
Sony W380 as a Travel photography camera
51
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (155 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD780 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W380 as a Landscape photography camera
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.5")
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
38
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Vlogging advice
Sony W380 Vlogging advice
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (155g)
29
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD780 IS and Sony W380
 Canon PowerShot SD780 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 100 IS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-02-18 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias 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
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-100mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.80 m
Flash settings 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
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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
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") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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