Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W570
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Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W570 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W570 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD780 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SD780 IS Gallery and Sony W570 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Sony W570
SD780 IS | W570 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Canon SD780 IS
W570 | SD780 IS | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 22 months |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Sony W570
SD780 IS | W570 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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).
Analyze the Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W570 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W570 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 | |
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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 |