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Canon A2500 vs Canon SD960 IS

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31

Canon A2500 vs Canon SD960 IS Key Specs

Canon A2500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2013
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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 110 IS
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Canon A2500 vs Canon SD960 IS Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Canon A2500 and Canon SD960 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are offered by Canon. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the A2500 (16MP) and SD960 IS (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was introduced 4 years after the SD960 IS which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the A2500 grades versus the SD960 IS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Canon SD960 IS

 A2500 SD960 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2009More modern by 49 months
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Canon A2500

 SD960 IS A2500 

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Canon SD960 IS

 A2500 SD960 IS 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon A2500 vs Canon SD960 IS Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2500 comes with external dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Canon SD960 IS has dimensions of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Canon A2500 and Canon SD960 IS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the A2500 against the SD960 IS.

Canon A2500 vs Canon SD960 IS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A2500 and SD960 IS is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Canon SD960 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Canon SD960 IS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The picture below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A2500 and SD960 IS.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon A2500 to offer extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher A2500 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon A2500 vs Canon SD960 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Canon SD960 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Canon SD960 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2500
Portrait photography with Canon SD960 IS
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
26
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 Street photography advice
Canon SD960 IS Street photography advice
56
lighter than competitors (135 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Sports photography camera
Canon SD960 IS as a Sports photography camera
33
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 Travel photography factors
Canon SD960 IS Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competitors (135 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
58
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2500 Landscape photography features
Canon SD960 IS Landscape photography features
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
36
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Vlogging camera
Canon SD960 IS as a Vlogging camera
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competitors (135g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
30
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
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Canon A2500 vs Canon SD960 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Canon SD960 IS
 Canon PowerShot A2500Canon PowerShot SD960 IS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A2500 Canon PowerShot SD960 IS
Also referred to as - Digital IXUS 110 IS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-29 2009-02-18
Body design 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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.8"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135g (0.30 pounds) 145g (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 220 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L NB-4L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus
Storage slots One One
Retail price $109 -