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Canon SD780 IS vs Sony WX220

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony WX220 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
  • Also Known as Digital IXUS 100 IS
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Canon SD780 IS vs Sony WX220 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon SD780 IS vs Sony WX220, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the SD780 IS (12MP) and WX220 (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD780 IS was manufactured 6 years before the WX220 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SD780 IS scores vs the WX220 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Sony WX220

 SD780 IS WX220 

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Canon SD780 IS

 WX220 SD780 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2014February 2009More recent by 60 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Sony WX220

 SD780 IS WX220 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SD780 IS provides exterior measurements of 87mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony WX220 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the SD780 IS compared to the WX220.

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD780 IS and WX220 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD780 IS and WX220.

As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony WX220 to show greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older SD780 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD780 IS
Portrait photography with Sony WX220
26
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
37
good MP (18MP)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD780 IS
Street photography with Sony WX220
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than others (155g)
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Sports photography information
Sony WX220 Sports photography information
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
46
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Travel photography factors
Sony WX220 Travel photography factors
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (155 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
69
good MP (18MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
no Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Landscape photography information
Sony WX220 Landscape photography information
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
44
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Vlogging advice
Sony WX220 Vlogging advice
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than others (155g)
34
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no external microphone jack
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Canon SD780 IS vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD780 IS and Sony WX220
 Canon PowerShot SD780 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 100 IS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-02-18 2014-02-12
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-100mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lbs) 121 gr (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 87 x 56 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 210 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-4L NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $0 $198