• 1/2.5 inch 24.7mm2
  • 8.1 megapixels
  • 35.00mm - 105.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.2 megapixels
  • 36.00mm - 180.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony DSC-S780 advantages over Fujifilm XP10

  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.8 vs f/4.0
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 270 vs 165 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Longer exposure
    1 vs 1/4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Fujifilm XP10 advantages over Sony DSC-S780

  • Larger sensor
    1/2.3 inch vs 1/2.5 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • More telephoto lens reach
    180 mm vs 105 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • More dots on screen
    230k vs 153k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • More pixels
    12.2 vs 8.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Samsung S860

Sony DSC-S780
Samsung S860
  • $180
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Manual focus
  • $179
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • Longer exposure

Compare Sony DSC-S780 vs Samsung S860

Fujifilm XP10
Samsung S860
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $179
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Longer exposure

Compare Fujifilm XP10 vs Samsung S860

Compared to Samsung S760

Sony DSC-S780
Samsung S760
  • $180
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Manual focus
  • $169
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • Longer exposure

Compare Sony DSC-S780 vs Samsung S760

Fujifilm XP10
Samsung S760
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $169
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm XP10 vs Samsung S760

Compared to Pentax E50

Sony DSC-S780
Pentax E50
  • $180
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • $150
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer exposure

Compare Sony DSC-S780 vs Pentax E50

Fujifilm XP10
Pentax E50
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $150
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Fujifilm XP10 vs Pentax E50

Compared to Fujifilm XP20

Sony DSC-S780
Fujifilm XP20
  • $180
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $139
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Sony DSC-S780 vs Fujifilm XP20

Fujifilm XP10
Fujifilm XP20
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $139
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More pixels

Compare Fujifilm XP10 vs Fujifilm XP20

Compared to Fujifilm XP30

Sony DSC-S780
Fujifilm XP30
  • $180
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $157
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Sony DSC-S780 vs Fujifilm XP30

Fujifilm XP10
Fujifilm XP30
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $157
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More pixels

Compare Fujifilm XP10 vs Fujifilm XP30

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