Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SD960 IS
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Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SD960 IS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 145g - 95 x 56 x 24mm
- 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 A4000 IS vs Canon SD960 IS Overview
In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Canon A4000 IS versus Canon SD960 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are built by Canon. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the A4000 IS (16MP) and SD960 IS (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The A4000 IS was announced 3 years after the SD960 IS which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the A4000 IS scores against the SD960 IS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SD960 IS Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A4000 IS and Canon PowerShot SD960 IS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A4000 IS Gallery and Canon SD960 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Canon SD960 IS
A4000 IS | SD960 IS | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 37 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Canon A4000 IS
SD960 IS | A4000 IS |
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Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Canon SD960 IS
A4000 IS | SD960 IS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SD960 IS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A4000 IS has got outside measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Canon SD960 IS has sizing of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
Analyze the Canon A4000 IS versus Canon SD960 IS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the A4000 IS versus the SD960 IS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A4000 IS and SD960 IS is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SD960 IS Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A4000 IS and SD960 IS.
Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon A4000 IS to offer you greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger A4000 IS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SD960 IS Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SD960 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Canon PowerShot SD960 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Canon PowerShot SD960 IS |
Other name | - | Digital IXUS 110 IS |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-02-07 | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias 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 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
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 | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.8-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.8" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated 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 |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 145 grams (0.32 lb) | 145 grams (0.32 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 56 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 All around 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 | 175 images | - |
Style 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 shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $199 | - |