Canon A3200 IS vs Canon SD960 IS
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Canon A3200 IS vs Canon SD960 IS Key Specs
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F) lens
- 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
- Announced January 2011
(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
- Revealed February 2009
- Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 110 IS
Canon A3200 IS vs Canon SD960 IS Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Canon A3200 IS vs Canon SD960 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both created by Canon. The sensor resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the SD960 IS (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe A3200 IS was released 23 months after the SD960 IS which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the A3200 IS grades against the SD960 IS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon A3200 IS vs Canon SD960 IS Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3200 IS and Canon PowerShot SD960 IS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A3200 IS Gallery and Canon SD960 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Canon SD960 IS
A3200 IS | SD960 IS | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | February 2009 | Newer by 23 months |
Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Canon A3200 IS
SD960 IS | A3200 IS | |||
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Screen dimensions | 2.8" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.1") |
Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Canon SD960 IS
A3200 IS | SD960 IS | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Canon A3200 IS vs Canon SD960 IS Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3200 IS has got external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Canon SD960 IS has dimensions of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
Analyze the Canon A3200 IS vs Canon SD960 IS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the A3200 IS compared to the SD960 IS.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A3200 IS and SD960 IS is 95 and 95 respectively.
Canon A3200 IS vs Canon SD960 IS Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The image here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A3200 IS and SD960 IS.
As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon A3200 IS to show greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more modern A3200 IS provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon A3200 IS vs Canon SD960 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Canon PowerShot SD960 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Canon PowerShot SD960 IS |
Alternate name | - | Digital IXUS 110 IS |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2009-02-18 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 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 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.8-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 2.8 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 149 grams (0.33 pounds) | 145 grams (0.32 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 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 ID | NB-8L | NB-4L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $230 | - |