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Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W810

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W810 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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 100 IS
Sony W810
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Sony W810

 SD780 IS W810 

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Canon SD780 IS

 W810 SD780 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2009Fresher by 59 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Sony W810

 SD780 IS W810 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W810 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD780 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W810 as a Portrait photography camera
26
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
38
good resolution (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Street photography details
Sony W810 Street photography details
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than average in class (155 grams)
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD780 IS
Sports photography with Sony W810
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD780 IS
Travel photography with Sony W810
51
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (155g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
67
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD780 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W810 as a Landscape photography camera
28
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
41
relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD780 IS
Vlogging with Sony W810
27
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
more heavy than average in class (155 grams)
32
relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD780 IS and Sony W810
 Canon PowerShot SD780 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
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