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Canon SD780 IS vs Sony A7 II

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Canon SD780 IS

12 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CCD Sensor

Canon SD780 IS

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Sony A7 II

24 MP | Full frame (35.8 x 23.9 mm) CMOS Sensor

Sony A7 II
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Canon SD780 IS vs Sony A7 II Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Canon SD780 IS, which was introduced in February 2009 is a Ultracompact camera with a 12.0MP 1/2.3" sensor whereas Sony A7 II, which was introduced in November 2014 is a Pro Mirrorless camera with a 24.0MP Full frame sensor. As you can see, SD780 IS is 5 years older than A7 II. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Comparing an interchangeble lens camera to a fixed lens camera is a bit tricky but we will do our best to make this a fair comparison.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Canon SD780 IS and Sony A7 II before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Canon SD780 IS Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2009-02-18
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" CCD Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 33-100 mm F3.2-5.8 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 2.5" Fixed Type Screen
  • Optical (tunnel) viewfinder
  • 1 fps continuous shooting
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 155g. 87 x 56 x 18 mm
  • Also known as Digital IXUS 100 IS

Sony A7 II Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2014-11-20
  • 24MP - Full frame CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 25600 ( expands to 50-51200)
  • Sony E (NEX) Mount
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3 Tilting Screen
  • 2359k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 5.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 599g. 127 x 96 x 60 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
  • Replaced Sony Alpha 7 Compare

Sony A7 II was replaced by Sony Alpha A7 III. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Sony Alpha A7 III vs Sony Alpha A7 II
Sony Alpha A7 III vs Canon PowerShot SD780 IS (Digital IXUS 100 IS)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Canon SD780 IS and Sony A7 II compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot SD780 IS over Sony Alpha A7 II
Built-in Flash Yes vs No Useful in low-light
Weight 155 g vs 599 g 444 g lighter
Reasons to choose Sony Alpha A7 II over Canon PowerShot SD780 IS
Wireless Connection Built-In vs None Better connectivity
Articulating Screen Yes vs No Flexible shooting positions
External Flash Shoe Yes vs No Better for flash photography
RAW Support Yes vs No Better image quality
Max Sensor Resolution 24 MP vs 12 MP 100% more pixels
Max ISO 25.600 vs 1.600 1500% higher Max ISO
Number of Focus Points 117 vs 9 108 more focus points
LCD Screen Size 3 vs 2.5" 0.5 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution 1.230k dots vs 230k dots 434% higher resolution screen
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/8000s vs 1/1500s faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting 5.0fps vs 1.0fps 4 fps faster
Manual Exposure Yes vs No better exposure control
Microphone Port Yes vs No High quality audio recording option
Headphone Port Yes vs No better video control
Environmental Sealing Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Sensor Pixel Area 35.65µm2 vs 2.34µm2 1423% larger pixel area
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720 Higher Resolution Video
AE Bracketing Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
NFC Connection Yes vs No Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
Smartphone_remote control Yes vs No Remote control your camera with a smartphone
Support for UHS Memory Cards UHS-I vs none Read/Write in Ultra High Speeds
Common Strengths of Canon PowerShot SD780 IS and Sony Alpha A7 II
Image Stabilization Optical vs Sensor-shift All the lenses are stabilized
Viewfinder Yes (Optical) vs Yes (Electronic) Better framing and control
Face Detection Focus Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Common Weaknesses of Canon PowerShot SD780 IS and Sony Alpha A7 II
Canon SD780 IS vs Sony A7 II: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Canon SD780 IS and Sony A7 II side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions.

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Canon SD780 IS and Sony A7 II. Canon SD780 IS is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 40mm narrower, 40mm shorter and 42mm thinner than Sony A7 II. As you can tell, actually this is not a fair size comparison since Canon SD780 IS has a built-in lens but Sony A7 II doesn't. Once you put a lens on A7 II, its thickness will increase significantly.

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony A7 II Camera Size Comparison - Front View


Here is the back view size comparison of Canon SD780 IS and Sony A7 II.


Canon SD780 IS vs Sony A7 II Detailed Size Comparison

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Canon SD780 IS is significantly lighter (444g ) than the Sony A7 II which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Again, this comparison may not be very useful in real life as we are comparing the weight of a camera with a built-in lens to the body-only weight of an interchangeable lens camera. Once you put a lens on A7 II, the total kit will weigh much higher.

Weather Sealing

Thanks to the weather sealed body of A7 II, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to SD780 IS.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Sony A7 II's 3 LCD screen is slightly larger than Canon SD780 IS's 2.5" screen.

In addition to the size advantage, Sony A7 II LCD screen also has a Tilting feature where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over the head levels. On the other hand, Canon SD780 IS has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to A7 II.
Canon SD780 IS vs Sony A7 II: Sensor Comparison

Canon SD780 IS has a 12.0MP 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor . On the other hand, Sony A7 II has a 24.0MP Full frame (35.8 x 23.9 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Bionz X processor.

Sony A7 II's sensor provides 12MP more than Canon SD780 IS's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

Below you can see the SD780 IS and A7 II sensor size comparison.

Canon SD780 IS vs Sony A7 II Sensor Size Comparison


As seen above, Sony A7 II has a 30.5x Larger sensor area than Canon SD780 IS. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

What types of Photography are Canon SD780 IS and Sony A7 II Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Canon SD780 IS and Sony A7 II for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Canon SD780 IS for Portrait Photography

POOR

Sony A7 II for Portrait Photography

EXCELLENT
Image Stabilization
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Read the details
Large Full frame (35.8 x 23.9 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Read the details

Canon SD780 IS for Street Photography

GOOD

Sony A7 II for Street Photography

EXCELLENT
Image Stabilization
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
33 mm - Not so Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
Read the details
Large Full frame (35.8 x 23.9 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Medium sized Body
Read the details

Canon SD780 IS for Sports Photography

POOR

Sony A7 II for Sports Photography

EXCELLENT
Image Stabilization
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1500s
9 Focus Points
100 mm Tele Lens
Slow Lens at Tele: f5.80
Read the details
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/8000s
117 Focus Points
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
Average Continuous Shooting: 5.0fps
Read the details

Canon SD780 IS for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Sony A7 II for Daily Photography

EXCELLENT
Compact Body
155g
Body Thickness 18mm
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
3.0X Optical Zoom
Read the details
Large Full frame (35.8 x 23.9 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Medium size Body
599g
Body Thickness 60mm
Read the details

Canon SD780 IS for Landscape Photography

POOR

Sony A7 II for Landscape Photography

GOOD
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
33 mm - Not so Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details
Large Full frame (35.8 x 23.9 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
Read the details


Canon SD780 IS vs Sony A7 II: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Canon SD780 IS and Sony A7 II, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Canon SD780 IS and Sony A7 II scores compare:

Canon SD780 IS
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #36 out of 154 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #844 out of 1190 in all Cameras
Sony A7 II
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #17 out of 68 in SLR-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #29 out of 1190 in all Cameras

Sony A7 II is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Canon SD780 IS in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Canon SD780 IS. Otherwise, Sony A7 II is the better camera overall.

Canon SD780 IS
Canon SD780 IS

Sony A7 II
Sony A7 II
$898.00

Sony A7 II vs Canon SD780 IS Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Sony Alpha A7 II
Brand Canon Sony
Announced 2009-02-18 2014-11-20
Body Type Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor
Type CCD CMOS
Size 1/2.3" Full frame
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 35.8 x 23.9 mm
Area 28.07mm2 855.62mm2
Megapixels 12 megapixels 24 megapixels
Max Resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Max Native Light sensitivity 1,600 ISO 25,600 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity - 51200 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 80 ISO 100 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity - 50 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 9 117
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens Sony E (NEX)
Number of Available Lenses n/a 115
Lens Focal Range 33-100 mm (3×) no lens
Max Aperture F3.2-5.8 no lens
Macro Focus Range 3cm no lens
Screen
Type Fixed type Tilting
Size 2.5" 3
Resolution 230k dots 1,230k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder 2,359k dots
Viewfinder Coverage n/a 100%
Viewfinder Magnification n/a 0.71
Photography Features
Max Shutter Speed 1/1500s 1/8000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Optical Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 3.50 m no built-in flash
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 1.0 fps 5.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 155g 599g
Dimensions 87 x 56 x 18mm 127 x 96 x 60mm
Battery Life n/a 350 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording With Downloadable App
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score not tested 90
DxO Color Depth not tested 24.9
DxO Dynamic Range not tested 13.6
DxO Low Light ISO not tested 2449
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