Canon SD780 IS vs Sony WX1
96 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
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96 Imaging
33 Features
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Canon SD780 IS vs Sony WX1 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
- Introduced February 2009
- Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 100 IS
(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

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.

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.

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony WX1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD780 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The complete galleries are available at Canon SD780 IS Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Sony WX1
SD780 IS | WX1 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Canon SD780 IS
WX1 | SD780 IS | |||
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Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Sony WX1
SD780 IS | WX1 | |||
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Launched | February 2009 | ![]() | August 2009 | Same generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD780 IS vs Sony WX1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 | |
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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 |