| General | Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Sony |
| Model | PowerShot SD780 IS | Cyber-shot DSC-W550 |
| Camera Type | Point & Shoot | Point & Shoot |
| Body Type | Ultra Compact | Ultra Compact |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor Size | 1/2.3-inch | 1/2.3-inch |
| Sensor Dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55 mm | 6.17 x 4.55 mm |
| Total Pixels | 15 Megapixel | |
| Effective Pixels | 12 Megapixel | 14 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 80 - 1,600 | 80 - 3,200 |
| Photo | Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | BIONZ | |
| Max Image Resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Other Resolutions | 4000 x 2248, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, 320 x 140 | 4320 x 2432, 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 1920 x 1080 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 4:3, 16:9 | 4:3, 16:9 |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, Normal | |
| Color Space | sRGB | |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| WB Bracketing |
| Focus | Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Single Face Detection Live View | Multi-area Single Live View |
| Number of Focus Points | 9 | 9 |
| Number of Cross-type Focus Points | 0 | 0 |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus |
| Optics | Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 |
|---|---|---|
| 35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range | 33 - 100 mm | 26 - 104 mm |
| Optical Zoom | 3x | 4x |
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.2 - 5.8 | f/2.7 - 5.7 |
| Min Normal Focus Distance | 60 cm | |
| Min Macro Focus Distance | 3 cm | 5 cm |
| Image Stabilization |
| Screen | Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fixed | Fixed |
| Screen Technology | Clear Photo LCD | |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 2.50" | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View |
| Viewfinder | Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) |
| Shutter | Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 |
|---|---|---|
| Min Shutter Speed | 15 sec | 2 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/1500 sec | 1/1600 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 0.8 fps | 1.1 fps |
| Flash | Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Auto Fill-in Red-Eye reduction Slow Sync Off | Auto On Off Slow Sync |
| Flash Range | 3.50 m | 3.80 m |
| External Flash Connectivity |
| Exposure | Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Compensation | ±2 (at 1/3 EV increments) | ±2 (at 1/3 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing |
| Video | Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 |
|---|---|---|
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Max Video Resolution | 1280 x 720 | 1280 x 720 |
| Unlimited Video Recording |
| Terminals | Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 |
|---|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Type C | |
| Speaker | Stereo | |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo | Mono |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output |
| Connectivity | Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | ||
| Built-In Bluetooth |
| Environmental | Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing |
| Physical | Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 87 x 56 x 18 mm (3.43 x 2.2 x 0.71") | 94 x 56 x 19 mm (3.7 x 2.2 x 0.75") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 155 g (0.34 lb / 5.47 oz) | 110 g (0.24 lb / 3.88 oz) |
| Power and Storage | Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | NB-4L | NP-BN1 |
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo/Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Other | Canon PowerShot SD780 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Orientation Sensor |
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