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Canon N100 vs Canon SD960 IS

Portability
89
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot N100 front
 
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Canon N100 vs Canon SD960 IS Key Specs

Canon N100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
  • 289g - 105 x 68 x 36mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 110 IS
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Canon N100 vs Canon SD960 IS Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Canon N100 and Canon SD960 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both built by Canon. The sensor resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the SD960 IS (12MP) is fairly well matched but the N100 (1/1.7") and SD960 IS (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The N100 was launched 4 years later than the SD960 IS and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the N100 grades against the SD960 IS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Canon SD960 IS

 N100 SD960 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2014February 2009Fresher by 60 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Canon N100

 SD960 IS N100 

Common features in the Canon N100 and Canon SD960 IS

 N100 SD960 IS 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon N100 vs Canon SD960 IS Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon N100 provides external measurements of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the N100 and the SD960 IS.

Canon N100 vs Canon SD960 IS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the N100 and SD960 IS is 89 and 95 respectively.

Canon N100 vs Canon SD960 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon N100 vs Canon SD960 IS Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the N100 and SD960 IS.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact MP but not the same sensor sizing. The N100 offers the larger sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field easier. The newer N100 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon N100 vs Canon SD960 IS sensor size comparison

Canon N100 vs Canon SD960 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N100 vs Canon SD960 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N100 Portrait photography details
Canon SD960 IS Portrait photography details
34
you can focus manually
features face detect focusing
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
no RAW format
26
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon N100 Street photography features
Canon SD960 IS Street photography features
64
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
no RAW format
more heavy than others (289g)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon N100 Sports photography information
Canon SD960 IS Sports photography information
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery pack (330 shots)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon N100 Travel photography information
Canon SD960 IS Travel photography information
65
great battery pack (330 CIPA)
provides touch to focus
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (289g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
58
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon N100
Landscape photography with Canon SD960 IS
49
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery pack (330 per charge)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
37
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N100 Vlogging info
Canon SD960 IS Vlogging info
34
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
does have microphone socket
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
more heavy than others (289 grams)
31
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Canon N100 vs Canon SD960 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N100 and Canon SD960 IS
 Canon PowerShot N100Canon PowerShot SD960 IS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot N100 Canon PowerShot SD960 IS
Also called as - Digital IXUS 110 IS
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-01-06 2009-02-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus range - 2cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.8 inch
Resolution of display 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (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 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 289 grams (0.64 lb) 145 grams (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") 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 330 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-12L NB-4L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $349 -