Canon A3400 IS vs Canon SD960 IS
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Canon A3400 IS vs Canon SD960 IS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 126g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
- Revealed February 2012
(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
- Launched February 2009
- Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 110 IS

Canon A3400 IS vs Canon SD960 IS Overview
Below, we will be evaluating the Canon A3400 IS versus Canon SD960 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both sold by Canon. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the A3400 IS (16MP) and SD960 IS (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The A3400 IS was launched 3 years later than the SD960 IS and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the A3400 IS grades vs the SD960 IS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A3400 IS vs Canon SD960 IS Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3400 IS & Canon PowerShot SD960 IS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A3400 IS Gallery & Canon SD960 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Canon SD960 IS
A3400 IS | SD960 IS | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 37 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Canon A3400 IS
SD960 IS | A3400 IS |
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Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Canon SD960 IS
A3400 IS | SD960 IS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Canon A3400 IS vs Canon SD960 IS Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A3400 IS features outer measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Canon SD960 IS has specifications of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
Check out the Canon A3400 IS versus Canon SD960 IS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the A3400 IS and the SD960 IS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3400 IS and SD960 IS is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Canon SD960 IS Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The photograph below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3400 IS and SD960 IS.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon A3400 IS to offer more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern A3400 IS should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon A3400 IS vs Canon SD960 IS Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3400 IS vs Canon SD960 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS | Canon PowerShot SD960 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot A3400 IS | Canon PowerShot SD960 IS |
Otherwise known as | - | Digital IXUS 110 IS |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 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 | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
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 range | 3cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.8" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Highest 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 126 grams (0.28 lb) | 145 grams (0.32 lb) |
Dimensions | 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 180 pictures | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11L | NB-4L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $230 | - |