Fujifilm S9900w features a 24-1200 mm F2.9-6.5 50x zoom lens whereas Canon SD780 IS features a 33-100 mm F3.2-5.8 3� zoom lens.
Fujifilm S9900w has 9mm wider coverage than the Canon SD780 IS. At f2.90, it is also faster at widest end.
On the tele end, Fujifilm S9900w has 1100mm longer reach than the Canon SD780 IS. However, with a max aperture of f5.80, Canon SD780 IS is faster at tele end.
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DSLR-Like Cameras
Max Aperture at Tele
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Max Aperture at Wide
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In this section, we rank and compare Fujifilm S9900w and Canon SD780 IS 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.
Fujifilm S9900w for Portrait Photography
Canon SD780 IS for Portrait Photography
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Manual Focus Mode
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Image Stabilization
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Fujifilm S9900w for Street Photography
Canon SD780 IS for Street Photography
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
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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 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
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Fujifilm S9900w for Sports Photography
Canon SD780 IS for Sports Photography
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Wireless Connection
1200 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Manual Focus Mode
Environmental Sealings
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1700s
Focus Points
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.50
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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
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Fujifilm S9900w for Daily Photography
Canon SD780 IS for Daily Photography
50.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
670g
Body Thickness 116mm
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Compact Body
155g
Body Thickness 18mm
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
3.0X Optical Zoom
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Fujifilm S9900w for Landscape Photography
Canon SD780 IS for Landscape Photography
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
33 mm - Not so Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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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 Fujifilm S9900w and Canon SD780 IS, below you can find their scores in five different aspects.
Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 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 Fujifilm S9900w and Canon SD780 IS scores compare:
Fujifilm S9900w
Ranked
#53 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked
#601 out of 1260 in all Cameras
Canon SD780 IS
Ranked
#36 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked
#920 out of 1260 in all Cameras
Fujifilm S9900w is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Canon SD780 IS in all criteria except one: Portability. Canon SD780 IS is significantly smaller than Fujifilm S9900w. If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Canon SD780 IS. Otherwise, Fujifilm S9900w is the better camera overall.
| General |
Fujifilm S9900w |
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS |
| Brand |
Fujifilm |
Canon |
| Announced |
2015-01-14 |
2009-02-18 |
| Body Type |
SLR-like (bridge) |
Ultracompact |
Sensor |
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| Type |
CMOS |
CCD |
| Size |
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1/2.3-inch |
| Dimensions |
1/2. |
6.17 x 4.55 mm |
| Area |
0.00mm2 |
28.07mm2 |
| Megapixels |
16 megapixels |
12 megapixels |
| Max Resolution |
4608 x 3456 |
4000 x 3000 |
| Max Native Light sensitivity |
12,800 ISO |
1,600 ISO |
| Min Native Light sensitivity |
100 ISO |
80 ISO |
| RAW Support |
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Autofocus |
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| AF Touch |
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| AF Continuous |
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| AF Single |
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| AF Tracking |
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| AF Selective |
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| AF Center |
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| AF Multi Area |
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| AF Live View |
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| AF Face Detection |
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| AF Contrast Detection |
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| AF Phase Detection |
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| Number of Focus Points |
n/a |
9 |
Lens |
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| Manual Focus |
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| Lens Mount |
fixed lens |
fixed lens |
| Lens Focal Range |
24-1200 mm (50x) |
33-100 mm (3�) |
| Max Aperture |
F2.9-6.5 |
F3.2-5.8 |
| Macro Focus Range |
7cm |
3cm |
Screen |
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| Type |
Fixed type |
Fixed type |
| Size |
3.00" |
2.50" |
| Resolution |
460k dots |
230k dots |
| Touch Screen |
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Viewfinder |
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| Viewfinder |
Electronic |
Optical (tunnel) |
| Viewfinder Resolution |
920k dots |
no electronic viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Coverage |
97% |
n/a |
Photography Features |
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| Max Mechanical Shutter |
1/1700s |
1/1500s |
| Shutter Priority |
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| Aperture Priority |
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| Manual Exposure Mode |
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| Custom White Balance |
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| Built-in Image Stabilization |
Optical |
Optical |
| Built-in Flash |
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| Flash Range |
7.00 m (with Auto ISO) |
3.50 m |
| External Flash |
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| Continuous Shooting |
10.0 fps |
1.0 fps |
| Multi-Segment Metering |
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| Average Metering |
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| Spot Metering |
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| Partial Metering |
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| AF-Area Metering |
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| Center Weighted Metering |
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| AE Bracketing |
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| WB Bracketing |
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Video Features |
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| Max Video Resolution |
1920 x 1080 |
1280 x 720 |
| Video Formats |
H.264 |
MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone Port |
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| Headphone Port |
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Connectivity |
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| Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
None |
| HDMI |
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Physical |
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| Environmental Sealing |
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| Weight |
670g |
155g |
| Dimensions |
123 x 87 x 116mm |
87 x 56 x 18mm |
| Battery Life |
300 shots |
n/a |
Other Features |
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| Timelapse Recording |
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| GPS |
None |
None |
DxO Sensor Scores |
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