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Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX150 IS

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
Portability
86
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38

Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX150 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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 110 IS
Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Revealed May 2012
  • Succeeded the Canon SX130 IS
  • New Model is Canon SX160 IS
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Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX150 IS Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Canon SD960 IS versus Canon SX150 IS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Canon. The image resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the SX150 IS (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was released 4 years prior to the SX150 IS which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SD960 IS matches up against the SX150 IS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Canon SX150 IS

 SD960 IS SX150 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Canon SD960 IS

 SX150 IS SD960 IS 
RevealedMay 2012February 2009Newer by 39 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Canon SX150 IS

 SD960 IS SX150 IS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX150 IS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SD960 IS enjoys exterior dimensions of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Canon SX150 IS has sizing of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD960 IS versus Canon SX150 IS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SD960 IS vs the SX150 IS.

Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX150 IS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SD960 IS and SX150 IS is 95 and 86 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX150 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX150 IS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SD960 IS and SX150 IS.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX150 IS to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SD960 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX150 IS sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX150 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX150 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Portrait photography factors
Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography factors
26
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
42
manual focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Street photography information
Canon SX150 IS Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (306 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Sports photography information
Canon SX150 IS Sports photography information
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (130 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD960 IS
Travel photography with Canon SX150 IS
58
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
64
lighter than others in class (306 grams)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (130 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Canon SX150 IS as a Landscape photography camera
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pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
46
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery life (130 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Vlogging details
Canon SX150 IS Vlogging details
30
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than others in class (306 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX150 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Canon SX150 IS
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISCanon PowerShot SX150 IS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Canon PowerShot SX150 IS
Also called as Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-02-18 2012-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Digic 4
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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 1
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-336mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.4-5.6
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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), 160 x 120 (15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145 grams (0.32 lbs) 306 grams (0.67 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8")
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 life - 130 shots
Type of battery - AA
Battery model NB-4L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release - $249