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Canon G15 vs Canon SD960 IS

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
58
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot G15 front
 
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Canon G15 vs Canon SD960 IS Key Specs

Canon G15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 352g - 107 x 76 x 40mm
  • Introduced September 2012
  • Earlier Model is Canon G12
  • Later Model is Canon G16
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
  • Released February 2009
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 110 IS
Photography Glossary

Canon G15 vs Canon SD960 IS Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon G15 and Canon SD960 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are designed by Canon. The sensor resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the SD960 IS (12MP) is fairly similar but the G15 (1/1.7") and SD960 IS (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The G15 was brought out 3 years later than the SD960 IS and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the G15 matches up against the SD960 IS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Canon SD960 IS

 G15 SD960 IS 
ReleasedSeptember 2012February 2009Fresher by 44 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Canon G15

 SD960 IS G15 

Common features in the Canon G15 and Canon SD960 IS

 G15 SD960 IS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon G15 vs Canon SD960 IS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon G15 offers physical measurements of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Canon SD960 IS has measurements of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the G15 versus the SD960 IS.

Canon G15 vs Canon SD960 IS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the G15 and SD960 IS is 86 and 95 respectively.

Canon G15 vs Canon SD960 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon G15 vs Canon SD960 IS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G15 and SD960 IS.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical MP but not the same sensor sizing. The G15 includes the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field simpler. The newer G15 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon G15 vs Canon SD960 IS sensor size comparison

Canon G15 vs Canon SD960 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G15 vs Canon SD960 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G15 Portrait photography highlights
Canon SD960 IS Portrait photography highlights
48
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
26
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G15 Street photography highlights
Canon SD960 IS Street photography highlights
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
heavier than average in class (352g)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon G15 as a Sports photography camera
Canon SD960 IS as a Sports photography camera
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery power (350 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G15 Travel photography highlights
Canon SD960 IS Travel photography highlights
61
great battery power (350 CIPA)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (352 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G15 Landscape photography highlights
Canon SD960 IS Landscape photography highlights
55
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
great battery power (350 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse function
37
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G15
Vlogging with Canon SD960 IS
33
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic jack
heavier than average in class (352g)
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Canon G15 vs Canon SD960 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G15 and Canon SD960 IS
 Canon PowerShot G15Canon PowerShot SD960 IS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot G15 Canon PowerShot SD960 IS
Also called as - Digital IXUS 110 IS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-09-17 2009-02-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS 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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
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)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.8 inch
Display resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 352g (0.78 pounds) 145g (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 46 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 165 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-10L NB-4L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus
Storage slots One One
Retail price $499 -