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Canon G16 vs Canon SD960 IS

Portability
85
Imaging
38
Features
62
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Canon G16 vs Canon SD960 IS Key Specs

Canon G16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 356g - 109 x 76 x 40mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Older Model is Canon G15
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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 110 IS
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Canon G16 vs Canon SD960 IS Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Canon G16 versus Canon SD960 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both produced by Canon. The resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the SD960 IS (12MP) is fairly comparable but the G16 (1/1.7") and SD960 IS (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The G16 was revealed 4 years after the SD960 IS which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the G16 scores vs the SD960 IS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Canon SD960 IS

 G16 SD960 IS 
IntroducedNovember 2013February 2009More modern by 59 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Canon G16

 SD960 IS G16 

Common features in the Canon G16 and Canon SD960 IS

 G16 SD960 IS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon G16 vs Canon SD960 IS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon G16 has outside measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Canon SD960 IS has measurements of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

See the Canon G16 versus Canon SD960 IS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the G16 against the SD960 IS.

Canon G16 vs Canon SD960 IS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G16 and SD960 IS is 85 and 95 respectively.

Canon G16 vs Canon SD960 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon G16 vs Canon SD960 IS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G16 and SD960 IS.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The G16 includes the larger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF easier. The more recent G16 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon G16 vs Canon SD960 IS sensor size comparison

Canon G16 vs Canon SD960 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G16 vs Canon SD960 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G16 Portrait photography highlights
Canon SD960 IS Portrait photography highlights
49
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
26
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G16 Street photography highlights
Canon SD960 IS Street photography highlights
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (356 grams)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G16 Sports photography info
Canon SD960 IS Sports photography info
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
better than average battery (360 CIPA)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G16 Travel photography highlights
Canon SD960 IS Travel photography highlights
64
better than average battery (360 shots)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than competition in class (356 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
58
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G16 Landscape photography factors
Canon SD960 IS Landscape photography factors
58
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (360 per charge)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
37
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G16 Vlogging highlights
Canon SD960 IS Vlogging highlights
33
fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (356g)
31
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Canon G16 vs Canon SD960 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Canon SD960 IS
 Canon PowerShot G16Canon PowerShot SD960 IS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot G16 Canon PowerShot SD960 IS
Also called as - Digital IXUS 110 IS
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-11-25 2009-02-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.8"
Screen resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 356g (0.78 lbs) 145g (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 230 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-10L NB-4L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus
Storage slots One One
Launch price $499 -