Canon A1400 vs Canon SD960 IS
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Canon A1400 vs Canon SD960 IS Key Specs
(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 June 2013
(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
- Released February 2009
- Also referred to as Digital IXUS 110 IS
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On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon A1400 and Canon SD960 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are produced by Canon. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the A1400 (16MP) and SD960 IS (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe A1400 was unveiled 4 years after the SD960 IS which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the A1400 grades versus the SD960 IS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Canon SD960 IS
| A1400 | SD960 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | June 2013 |  | February 2009 | More modern by 53 months |
Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Canon A1400
| SD960 IS | A1400 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 2.8" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.1") |
Common features in the Canon A1400 and Canon SD960 IS
| A1400 | SD960 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither has Touch screen |
Canon A1400 vs Canon SD960 IS Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1400 has external measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Canon SD960 IS has dimensions of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the A1400 against the SD960 IS.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A1400 and SD960 IS is 93 and 95 respectively.
Canon A1400 vs Canon SD960 IS Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The picture below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1400 and SD960 IS.
As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon A1400 to give more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger A1400 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon A1400 vs Canon SD960 IS Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A1400 | Canon PowerShot SD960 IS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Canon |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A1400 | Canon PowerShot SD960 IS |
| Also referred to as | - | Digital IXUS 110 IS |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2013-06-21 | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.8-5.8 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 2cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inches | 2.8 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in 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 | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 174 gr (0.38 lbs) | 145 gr (0.32 lbs) |
| 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 | 150 images | - |
| Form of battery | 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 | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $109 | - |