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Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX260 HS

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX260 HS Key Specs

Canon SD960 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 110 IS
Canon SX260 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
  • 231g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Released June 2012
  • Old Model is Canon SX240 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX270 HS
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Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX260 HS Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX260 HS, one is 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 SX260 HS (12MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SD960 IS was revealed 4 years before the SX260 HS which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a short view of how the SD960 IS matches up versus the SX260 HS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Canon SX260 HS

 SD960 IS SX260 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Canon SD960 IS

 SX260 HS SD960 IS 
ReleasedJune 2012February 2009More modern by 40 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Canon SX260 HS

 SD960 IS SX260 HS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX260 HS Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD960 IS enjoys 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) while the Canon SX260 HS has dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX260 HS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SD960 IS and the SX260 HS.

Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX260 HS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD960 IS and SX260 HS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX260 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX260 HS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The image here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD960 IS and SX260 HS.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of pictures although you should always consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged SD960 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX260 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX260 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX260 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SX260 HS as a Portrait photography camera
26
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
37
focusing manually
has face detect focusing
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Street photography advice
Canon SX260 HS Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (231 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Sports photography details
Canon SX260 HS Sports photography details
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
36
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
slow fps (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (230 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Travel photography details
Canon SX260 HS Travel photography details
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
61
lighter than others (231g)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (230 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD960 IS
Landscape photography with Canon SX260 HS
36
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
41
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery pack (230 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Vlogging info
Canon SX260 HS Vlogging info
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
34
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (231g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
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Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX260 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Canon SX260 HS
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISCanon PowerShot SX260 HS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
Also called Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-02-18 2012-06-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.5-6.8
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - PureColor II TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145 grams (0.32 lb) 231 grams (0.51 lb)
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 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 - 230 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-4L NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price - $349