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Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX240 HS

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX240 HS 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
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 110 IS
Canon SX240 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 224g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Older Model is Canon SX230 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX260 HS
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Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX240 HS Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Canon SD960 IS versus Canon SX240 HS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Canon. The resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the SX240 HS (12MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was launched 4 years prior to the SX240 HS and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SD960 IS matches up against the SX240 HS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Canon SX240 HS

 SD960 IS SX240 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Canon SD960 IS

 SX240 HS SD960 IS 
ReleasedFebruary 2012February 2009Fresher by 36 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Canon SX240 HS

 SD960 IS SX240 HS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX240 HS Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SD960 IS has got outer 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 SX240 HS has specifications of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check out the Canon SD960 IS versus Canon SX240 HS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SD960 IS vs the SX240 HS.

Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX240 HS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SD960 IS and SX240 HS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX240 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX240 HS Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD960 IS and SX240 HS.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images though you really should take the production date of the products into consideration. The older SD960 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX240 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX240 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX240 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Portrait photography details
Canon SX240 HS Portrait photography details
26
features face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
37
you can focus manually
includes face detection autofocus
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD960 IS
Street photography with Canon SX240 HS
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (224 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Sports photography information
Canon SX240 HS Sports photography information
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
36
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (230 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Travel photography factors
Canon SX240 HS Travel photography factors
58
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
lighter than average in class (224g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (230 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Landscape photography information
Canon SX240 HS Landscape photography information
36
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
41
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery (230 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Vlogging advice
Canon SX240 HS Vlogging advice
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
34
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (224g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no external mic jack
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Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX240 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Canon SX240 HS
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISCanon PowerShot SX240 HS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Canon PowerShot SX240 HS
Also Known as Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-02-18 2012-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Digic 5
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.5-6.8
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - PureColor II TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/3200s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145 gr (0.32 lbs) 224 gr (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 life - 230 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-4L NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch - $0