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Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SD970 IS

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SD970 IS front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SD970 IS Key Specs

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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 110 IS
Canon SD970 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-185mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 160g - 96 x 57 x 26mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 990 IS
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Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SD970 IS Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Canon SD960 IS versus Canon SD970 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are designed by Canon. The image resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the SD970 IS (12MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was announced within a month of the SD970 IS and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the SD960 IS grades versus the SD970 IS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Canon SD970 IS

 SD960 IS SD970 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon SD970 IS over the Canon SD960 IS

 SD970 IS SD960 IS 
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Canon SD970 IS

 SD960 IS SD970 IS 
ReleasedFebruary 2009February 2009Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SD970 IS Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SD960 IS has got external measurements of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Canon SD970 IS has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SD960 IS versus Canon SD970 IS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SD960 IS vs the SD970 IS.

Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SD970 IS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD960 IS and SD970 IS is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SD970 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SD970 IS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SD960 IS and SD970 IS.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files but you need to take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SD970 IS sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SD970 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SD970 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Portrait photography advice
Canon SD970 IS Portrait photography advice
26
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
26
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Street photography factors
Canon SD970 IS Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Sports photography camera
Canon SD970 IS as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Travel photography information
Canon SD970 IS Travel photography information
58
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Landscape photography details
Canon SD970 IS Landscape photography details
36
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
32
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Vlogging advice
Canon SD970 IS Vlogging advice
30
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SD970 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Canon SD970 IS
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISCanon PowerShot SD970 IS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Canon PowerShot SD970 IS
Also called Digital IXUS 110 IS Digital IXUS 990 IS
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-18 2009-02-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 37-185mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focus range 2cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145g (0.32 lb) 160g (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 96 x 57 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model NB-4L NB-5L
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus
Card slots 1 1