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Canon SD780 IS vs Sony WX1

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony WX1 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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 100 IS
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Canon SD780 IS vs Sony WX1 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon SD780 IS vs Sony WX1, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SD780 IS (12MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is pretty close but the SD780 IS (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") posses different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The SD780 IS was launched 5 months before the WX1 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SD780 IS matches up versus the WX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Sony WX1

 SD780 IS WX1 

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Canon SD780 IS

 WX1 SD780 IS 
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Sony WX1

 SD780 IS WX1 
LaunchedFebruary 2009August 2009Same generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SD780 IS has physical measurements of 87mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony WX1 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Canon SD780 IS vs Sony WX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SD780 IS compared to the WX1.

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SD780 IS and WX1 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SD780 IS and WX1.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SD780 IS because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Canon SD780 IS will result in more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX1 Portrait photography highlights
26
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD780 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Street photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others (155g)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than average (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD780 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Travel photography advice
Sony WX1 Travel photography advice
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (155g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
56
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average (149g)
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Landscape photography information
Sony WX1 Landscape photography information
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
31
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Vlogging info
Sony WX1 Vlogging info
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
heavier than others (155g)
28
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than average (149g)
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Canon SD780 IS vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD780 IS and Sony WX1
 Canon PowerShot SD780 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Also Known as Digital IXUS 100 IS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-02-18 2009-08-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 160
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-100mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 gr (0.34 pounds) 149 gr (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 87 x 56 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $0 $149