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Canon N Facebook ready vs Canon SD960 IS

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready front
 
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31

Canon N Facebook ready vs Canon SD960 IS Key Specs

Canon N Facebook ready
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Introduced August 2013
Canon SD960 IS
(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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 110 IS
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Canon N Facebook ready vs Canon SD960 IS Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Canon N Facebook ready versus Canon SD960 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are sold by Canon. The resolution of the N Facebook ready (12MP) and the SD960 IS (12MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The N Facebook ready was unveiled 4 years later than the SD960 IS and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the N Facebook ready scores vs the SD960 IS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon N Facebook ready over the Canon SD960 IS

 N Facebook ready SD960 IS 
AnnouncedAugust 2013February 2009Fresher by 55 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Canon N Facebook ready

 SD960 IS N Facebook ready 

Common features in the Canon N Facebook ready and Canon SD960 IS

 N Facebook ready SD960 IS 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen dimension2.8"2.8"Identical screen sizing

Canon N Facebook ready vs Canon SD960 IS Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon N Facebook ready has external dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Canon SD960 IS has specifications of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Canon N Facebook ready versus Canon SD960 IS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the N Facebook ready and the SD960 IS.

Canon N Facebook ready vs Canon SD960 IS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the N Facebook ready and SD960 IS is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon N Facebook ready vs Canon SD960 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon N Facebook ready vs Canon SD960 IS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The visual below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the N Facebook ready and SD960 IS.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photos although you would want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The newer N Facebook ready is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon N Facebook ready vs Canon SD960 IS sensor size comparison

Canon N Facebook ready vs Canon SD960 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N Facebook ready vs Canon SD960 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SD960 IS as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
26
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready as a Street photography camera
Canon SD960 IS as a Street photography camera
65
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready as a Sports photography camera
Canon SD960 IS as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon N Facebook ready
Travel photography with Canon SD960 IS
61
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
58
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon N Facebook ready
Landscape photography with Canon SD960 IS
36
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
36
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready Vlogging information
Canon SD960 IS Vlogging information
72
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have mic socket
30
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
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Canon N Facebook ready vs Canon SD960 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N Facebook ready and Canon SD960 IS
 Canon PowerShot N Facebook readyCanon PowerShot SD960 IS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready Canon PowerShot SD960 IS
Also Known as - Digital IXUS 110 IS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-08-22 2009-02-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 2248 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8 inches 2.8 inches
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology PureColor II G touch -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 195g (0.43 lb) 145g (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-9L NB-4L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face)
Time lapse recording
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $299 -