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Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX200 IS

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX200 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
  • Released February 2009
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 110 IS
Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Successor is Canon SX210 IS
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Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX200 IS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Canon. The image resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the SX200 IS (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was launched 2 months prior to the SX200 IS so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SD960 IS grades against the SX200 IS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Canon SX200 IS

 SD960 IS SX200 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Canon SD960 IS

 SX200 IS SD960 IS 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Canon SX200 IS

 SD960 IS SX200 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2009May 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SD960 IS comes with outside 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) while the Canon SX200 IS has sizing of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SD960 IS and the SX200 IS.

Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX200 IS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD960 IS and SX200 IS is 95 and 90 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX200 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD960 IS and SX200 IS.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX200 IS sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Portrait photography features
Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography features
26
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
29
focusing manually
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Street photography factors
Canon SX200 IS Street photography factors
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (247g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Sports photography advice
Canon SX200 IS Sports photography advice
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD960 IS
Travel photography with Canon SX200 IS
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than average in class (247g)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
no Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Landscape photography details
Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography details
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
43
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Vlogging features
Canon SX200 IS Vlogging features
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (247g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
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Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Canon SX200 IS
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISCanon PowerShot SX200 IS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Canon PowerShot SX200 IS
Alternative name Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-02-18 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
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) 28-336mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.4-5.3
Macro focus distance 2cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.20 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145g (0.32 pounds) 247g (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 sec or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release - $329