Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX120 IS
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Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX120 IS Key Specs
(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
- Released February 2009
- Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 110 IS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-360mm (F2.8-4.3) lens
- 285g - 111 x 71 x 45mm
- Announced August 2009
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Below is a in depth analysis of the Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX120 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are manufactured by Canon. The resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the SX120 IS (10MP) is pretty similar but the SD960 IS (1/2.3") and SX120 IS (1/2.5") use totally different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe SD960 IS was announced 6 months prior to the SX120 IS and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SD960 IS grades vs the SX120 IS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Canon SX120 IS
| SD960 IS | SX120 IS |
|---|
Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Canon SD960 IS
| SX120 IS | SD960 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Canon SX120 IS
| SD960 IS | SX120 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2009 |  | August 2009 | Similar generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX120 IS Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD960 IS has got external dimensions of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Canon SX120 IS has dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SD960 IS and the SX120 IS.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD960 IS and SX120 IS is 95 and 87 respectively.
Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX120 IS Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD960 IS and SX120 IS.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SD960 IS with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon SD960 IS will deliver greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively.
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Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX120 IS Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SD960 IS | Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Canon |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SD960 IS | Canon PowerShot SX120 IS |
| Also referred to as | Digital IXUS 110 IS | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2009-02-18 | 2009-08-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Digic 4 |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.5" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 24.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 36-360mm (10.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.8 | f/2.8-4.3 |
| Macro focusing range | 2cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 6.3 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.8 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2500 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/500 seconds |
| 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 145g (0.32 pounds) | 285g (0.63 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | NB-4L | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | - | $249 |