Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W830
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![Canon PowerShot SD780 IS front Canon PowerShot SD780 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Canon-PowerShot-SD780-IS.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W830/Sony-W830-front.jpg)
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Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W830 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
- Announced February 2009
- Alternative Name is 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
- 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
- Released January 2014
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Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W830 Overview
In this article, we will be contrasting the Canon SD780 IS and Sony W830, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the SD780 IS (12MP) and W830 (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The SD780 IS was announced 5 years before the W830 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SD780 IS matches up against the W830 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W830 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD780 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The whole galleries are available at Canon SD780 IS Gallery and Sony W830 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Sony W830
SD780 IS | W830 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Canon SD780 IS
W830 | SD780 IS | |||
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Released | January 2014 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 59 months |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Sony W830
SD780 IS | W830 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SD780 IS comes with external dimensions of 87mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony W830 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
Examine the Canon SD780 IS and Sony W830 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SD780 IS compared to the W830.
![Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W830 size comparison Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W830 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD780-IS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W830-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SD780 IS and W830 is 96 and 96 respectively.
![Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD780-IS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W830-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The visual here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SD780 IS and W830.
All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony W830 to show greater detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older SD780 IS will be behind in sensor technology.
![Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD780-IS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W830-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD780-IS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W830-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SD780 IS vs Sony W830 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 |
Also Known as | Digital IXUS 100 IS | - |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2009-02-18 | 2014-01-07 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5152 x 3864 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 33-100mm (3.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/3.3-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 2.80 m (with ISO auto) |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 155g (0.34 lb) | 122g (0.27 lb) |
Dimensions | 87 x 56 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NB-4L | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $0 | $128 |