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Canon A2200 vs Canon SD960 IS

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Canon A2200 vs Canon SD960 IS Key Specs

Canon A2200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 93 x 57 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Canon SD960 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 110 IS
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Canon A2200 vs Canon SD960 IS Overview

Below, we are comparing the Canon A2200 vs Canon SD960 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are manufactured by Canon. The sensor resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the SD960 IS (12MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was announced 23 months after the SD960 IS making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the A2200 matches up vs the SD960 IS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Canon SD960 IS

 A2200 SD960 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2009More modern by 23 months

Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Canon A2200

 SD960 IS A2200 
Display dimension2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")

Common features in the Canon A2200 and Canon SD960 IS

 A2200 SD960 IS 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon A2200 vs Canon SD960 IS Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A2200 features exterior dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Canon SD960 IS has measurements 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the A2200 versus the SD960 IS.

Canon A2200 vs Canon SD960 IS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2200 and SD960 IS is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Canon SD960 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A2200 vs Canon SD960 IS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The pic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A2200 and SD960 IS.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon A2200 to give you more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The fresher A2200 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A2200 vs Canon SD960 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A2200 vs Canon SD960 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2200 vs Canon SD960 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SD960 IS as a Portrait photography camera
33
good MP (14MP)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
26
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2200
Street photography with Canon SD960 IS
55
lighter than average in class (135 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Sports photography camera
Canon SD960 IS as a Sports photography camera
37
good MP (14MP)
has tracking focus
great battery pack (280 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2200 Travel photography advice
Canon SD960 IS Travel photography advice
70
great battery pack (280 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (135g)
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2200 Landscape photography advice
Canon SD960 IS Landscape photography advice
36
decently wide (28mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
great battery pack (280 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
37
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2200 Vlogging information
Canon SD960 IS Vlogging information
30
decently wide (28mm)
has face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (135g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Canon A2200 vs Canon SD960 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Canon SD960 IS
 Canon PowerShot A2200Canon PowerShot SD960 IS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A2200 Canon PowerShot SD960 IS
Also Known as - Digital IXUS 110 IS
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2009-02-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
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 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.8 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135g (0.30 lbs) 145g (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 280 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-8L NB-4L
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $139 -