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Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W570

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W570 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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 100 IS
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W570 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W570, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the SD780 IS (12MP) and W570 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD780 IS was introduced 22 months earlier than the W570 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the SD780 IS matches up vs the W570 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Sony W570

 SD780 IS W570 

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Canon SD780 IS

 W570 SD780 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2009Fresher by 22 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Sony W570

 SD780 IS W570 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Canon SD780 IS features outside measurements of 87mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony W570 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SD780 IS against the W570.

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W570 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD780 IS and W570 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The visual here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SD780 IS and W570.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony W570 to produce more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The older SD780 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD780 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W570 as a Portrait photography camera
26
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD780 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony W570 as a Street photography camera
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than average (155g)
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD780 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sony W570 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
36
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD780 IS
Travel photography with Sony W570
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (155g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
66
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD780 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W570 as a Landscape photography camera
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
38
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD780 IS
Vlogging with Sony W570
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than average (155g)
29
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
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Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD780 IS and Sony W570
 Canon PowerShot SD780 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Also called Digital IXUS 100 IS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-02-18 2011-01-06
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-100mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 155g (0.34 pounds) 116g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 87 x 56 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $0 $159