Canon G15 vs Canon SD960 IS
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Canon G15 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
- Released February 2009
- Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 110 IS
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Canon G15 vs Canon SD960 IS Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G15 and Canon PowerShot SD960 IS. The entire galleries are provided at Canon G15 Gallery and Canon SD960 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Canon SD960 IS
G15 | SD960 IS | |||
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Released | September 2012 | February 2009 | Fresher by 44 months | |
Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Canon G15
SD960 IS | G15 |
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Common features in the Canon G15 and Canon SD960 IS
G15 | SD960 IS | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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).
See the Canon G15 and Canon SD960 IS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the G15 and SD960 IS is 86 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Canon G15 vs Canon SD960 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot G15 | Canon PowerShot SD960 IS | |
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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 | - |