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Canon A1300 vs Canon SD960 IS

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31

Canon A1300 vs Canon SD960 IS Key Specs

Canon A1300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released February 2012
Canon SD960 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 54 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 110 IS
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Canon A1300 vs Canon SD960 IS Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon A1300 versus Canon SD960 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both built by Canon. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the A1300 (16MP) and SD960 IS (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was revealed 3 years after the SD960 IS which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the A1300 matches up against the SD960 IS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Canon SD960 IS

 A1300 SD960 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2012February 2009More modern by 37 months

Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Canon A1300

 SD960 IS A1300 
Screen dimensions2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")

Common features in the Canon A1300 and Canon SD960 IS

 A1300 SD960 IS 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon A1300 vs Canon SD960 IS Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A1300 features external measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Canon SD960 IS has specifications of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A1300 vs the SD960 IS.

Canon A1300 vs Canon SD960 IS size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1300 and SD960 IS is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Canon SD960 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A1300 vs Canon SD960 IS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The image underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1300 and SD960 IS.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon A1300 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher A1300 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon A1300 vs Canon SD960 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A1300 vs Canon SD960 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1300 vs Canon SD960 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1300 Portrait photography factors
Canon SD960 IS Portrait photography factors
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
26
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Street photography camera
Canon SD960 IS as a Street photography camera
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Sports photography camera
Canon SD960 IS as a Sports photography camera
33
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1300
Travel photography with Canon SD960 IS
64
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1300 Landscape photography features
Canon SD960 IS Landscape photography features
33
decently wide (28mm)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1300 Vlogging highlights
Canon SD960 IS Vlogging highlights
28
decently wide (28mm)
features face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Canon A1300 vs Canon SD960 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and Canon SD960 IS
 Canon PowerShot A1300Canon PowerShot SD960 IS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A1300 Canon PowerShot SD960 IS
Also Known as - Digital IXUS 110 IS
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-07 2009-02-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.8 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 174 gr (0.38 lb) 145 gr (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 shots -
Battery type AA -
Battery model 2 x AA NB-4L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $119 -