- 1/2.5 inch 24.7mm2
- 8.1 megapixels
- 35.00mm - 105.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Sony DSC-S780 Review.
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | DSC-S780 | CL |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | Type 7323 | |
| Camera Format: | Ultra Compact | Compact System Camera |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $180.00 | $2795.00 |
| Street Price: | $3,195.00 | |
| Date Available: | 2008-04-30 | 2017-11-30 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: | 4.5 oz (128 g) |
17.0 oz
(483 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
| Size: |
3.6 x
2.2 x
1.0 in. (91 x 56 x 27 mm) |
5.2 x
3.1 x
1.8 in. (131 x 78 x 45 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony Super HAD | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 8.1 | 24.2 |
| Sensor Format: | 1/2.5 inch | APS-C |
| Sensor size: | 24.7104mm2 (5.76mm x 4.29mm) | 370.52mm2 (23.60mm x 15.70mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.76 microns | 3.92 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | 1.5x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3, 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | None | |
| Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | ||
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | ||
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | ||
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | ||
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
3264 x 2448
(8.0 MP,
4:3), 3264 x 2176 (7.1 MP, 3:2), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 640 x 380 (0.2 MP, Other) |
6016 x 4014
(24.1 MP,
3:2), 6000 x 4000 (24.0 MP, 3:2), 4272 x 2856 (12.2 MP, 3:2), 3024 x 2016 (6.1 MP, 3:2) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG | JPEG, 14-bit .DNG RAW, RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | n/a | 10.0 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: | 320x240 (30.00) |
3840x2160 (30p)
1920x1080 (60p/30p) 1280x720 (30p) |
| Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) | MP4 with stereo audio |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | |
| HD Video Out: | No | |
| HD Video Connection: | ||
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | n/a | Leica L bayonet |
| Lens: | Sony lens, 6 elements in 6 groups including 3 aspherical elements | Leica Elmarit-TL 18mm f/2.8 ASPH. lens; 8 elements in 6 groups |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 35 - 105mm | 27mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 5.8 - 17.4mm | 18mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | 1.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/2.8 (wide) / f/4.8 (tele) - f/9.7 | f/2.8 - f/16 |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity |
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| Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | No |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | |
| Digital Zoom Values: | 2x Precision, up to 15x Smart Zoom | |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | 5-point Contrast Detection | 49-point Contrast Detection AF: Single point, multiple point, spot, face detection, touch AF + release |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | No | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | LCD | EVF / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | 2.36M-dot 4:3 EyeRes EVF, 0.74x equivalent magnification, 20mm eyepoint, -4 to +4 diopter, eye sensor | |
| Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | 2,359,296 dots (786,432 pixels) |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.74x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 1.11x | |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.5 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 153,000 dots | 1,040,000 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No | Yes |
| Articulating Screen: | No | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 5.0x | |
| Top Deck Display: | Yes | |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 50000 | |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1250 | Auto, 100 - 50000 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Flash WB | Auto, daylight, cloud, halogen lighting, shade, electronic flash, graycard (custom), manual color temperature setting |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/2000 - 1 sec | 1/25000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | No | No |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | Multi-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot | Multi-field, center-weighted, spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | No | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | No | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | No | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, High Sensitivity | Sport, portrait, landscape, night portrait, snow/beach, fireworks, candlelight, sunset, digiscoping, miniature, panorama, HDR |
| Self Timer: | 10 or 2 seconds | 2 or 12 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | No |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, On, Slow Synch, Off | n/a |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | Auto ISO: Wide: 0.5 - 3.5m; Tele: 0.5 - 2.0m | n/a |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/180 | |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
| External Flash Connection: | n/a | Hot shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | MS Duo / MS PRO Duo | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-II | |
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | No | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | 14-bit .DNG RAW, RAW+JPEG | |
| Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) | MP4 with stereo audio |
| Included Memory: | 22.0 MB | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | Internal | |
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
| NFC: | No | No |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | No |
| Remote Control: | No | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Via Wi-Fi | |
| Connections (extended): | Multi-jack, DC-Input | |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | ||
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | ||
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 10.0 | |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 140 | |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 10.0 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 10.0 | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 33 | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | ||
| Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
| Startup Time: | ||
| Play -> Record Time: | ||
| Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 270 shots | 220 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 220 shots | |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary NP-BK1 | Proprietary |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | BP-DC12 (7.2V 1200mAh) Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-BK1 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary BP-DC12 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Sony CD-ROM | Leica CL App (remote control and image transfer, free download from Apple App-Store/Google Play Store) |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Available in black. | |
