Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W810
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Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W810 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
- Launched February 2009
- Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 100 IS
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
- Released January 2014

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W810 Overview
Below, we will be evaluating the Canon SD780 IS and Sony W810, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the SD780 IS (12MP) and W810 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SD780 IS was brought out 5 years earlier than the W810 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SD780 IS scores versus the W810 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W810 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD780 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The entire galleries are available at Canon SD780 IS Gallery and Sony W810 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Sony W810
SD780 IS | W810 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Canon SD780 IS
W810 | SD780 IS | |||
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Released | January 2014 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 59 months |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Sony W810
SD780 IS | W810 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SD780 IS has got outside measurements of 87mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony W810 has measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SD780 IS and Sony W810 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SD780 IS compared to the W810.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SD780 IS and W810 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SD780 IS and W810.
To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony W810 to provide you with more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older SD780 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W810 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 |
Also referred to as | Digital IXUS 100 IS | - |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2009-02-18 | 2014-01-07 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5152 x 3864 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 33-100mm (3.0x) | 27-162mm (6.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.20 m (with ISO auto) |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 | H.264 |
Mic 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 | 155g (0.34 lb) | 111g (0.24 lb) |
Dimensions | 87 x 56 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 life | - | 200 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-4L | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $0 | $100 |