Canon G12 vs Canon SD960 IS
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![Canon PowerShot G12 front Canon PowerShot G12 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Canon-PowerShot-G12-ek-fs.jpg)
![Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Canon-PowerShot-SD960-IS.jpg)
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Canon G12 vs Canon SD960 IS Key Specs
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- 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
- Announced February 2009
- Other Name is Digital IXUS 110 IS
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Canon G12 vs Canon SD960 IS Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Canon G12 versus Canon SD960 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Canon. The image resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the SD960 IS (12MP) is fairly similar but the G12 (1/1.7") and SD960 IS (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.
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The G12 was released 24 months after the SD960 IS making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the G12 matches up against the SD960 IS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Canon G12 vs Canon SD960 IS Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G12 and Canon PowerShot SD960 IS. The complete galleries are available at Canon G12 Gallery and Canon SD960 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Canon SD960 IS
G12 | SD960 IS | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 24 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Canon G12
SD960 IS | G12 |
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Common features in the Canon G12 and Canon SD960 IS
G12 | SD960 IS | |||
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Display size | 2.8" | ![]() | 2.8" | Same display measurement |
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Canon G12 vs Canon SD960 IS Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon G12 provides external dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Canon SD960 IS has measurements of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
Check the Canon G12 versus Canon SD960 IS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the G12 vs the SD960 IS.
![Canon G12 vs Canon SD960 IS size comparison Canon G12 vs Canon SD960 IS size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G12-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SD960-IS-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G12 and SD960 IS is 83 and 95 respectively.
![Canon G12 vs Canon SD960 IS top view buttons comparison Canon G12 vs Canon SD960 IS top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G12-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SD960-IS-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon G12 vs Canon SD960 IS Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The pic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G12 and SD960 IS.
Plainly, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G12 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Canon SD960 IS will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger G12 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
![Canon G12 vs Canon SD960 IS sensor size comparison Canon G12 vs Canon SD960 IS sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G12-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SD960-IS-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon G12 vs Canon SD960 IS Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon G12 vs Canon SD960 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon G12 vs Canon SD960 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G12-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SD960-IS-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon G12 vs Canon SD960 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot G12 | Canon PowerShot SD960 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot G12 | Canon PowerShot SD960 IS |
Alternate name | - | Digital IXUS 110 IS |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-01-19 | 2009-02-18 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
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) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/2.8-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.8 inches | 2.8 inches |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/2000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 401g (0.88 lbs) | 145g (0.32 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") | 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 47 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 161 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 shots | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-7L | NB-4L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $600 | - |