Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX230 HS

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon SD960 IS versus Canon SX230 HS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Canon. The image resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the SX230 HS (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was introduced 3 years earlier than the SX230 HS which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SD960 IS matches up vs the SX230 HS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD960 IS and Canon PowerShot SX230 HS. The whole galleries are available at Canon SD960 IS Gallery and Canon SX230 HS Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SD960 IS enjoys outer dimensions of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Canon SX230 HS has measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

Look at the Canon SD960 IS versus Canon SX230 HS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SD960 IS compared to the SX230 HS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD960 IS and SX230 HS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD960 IS and SX230 HS.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of pictures but you should really consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged SD960 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.