Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX280 HS
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![Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Canon-PowerShot-SD960-IS.jpg)
![Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX280-HS/Canon-SX280-HS-front.jpg)
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Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX280 HS Key Specs
(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
- Introduced February 2009
- Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 110 IS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
- Launched March 2013
- Succeeded the Canon SX270 HS
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Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX280 HS Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Canon SD960 IS and Canon SX280 HS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Canon. The sensor resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the SX280 HS (12MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The SD960 IS was announced 5 years earlier than the SX280 HS and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SD960 IS grades vs the SX280 HS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX280 HS Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD960 IS & Canon PowerShot SX280 HS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SD960 IS Gallery & Canon SX280 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Canon SX280 HS
SD960 IS | SX280 HS |
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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Canon SD960 IS
SX280 HS | SD960 IS | |||
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Launched | March 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 49 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Canon SX280 HS
SD960 IS | SX280 HS | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX280 HS Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD960 IS offers 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) while the Canon SX280 HS has dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs).
Check the Canon SD960 IS and Canon SX280 HS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SD960 IS versus the SX280 HS.
![Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX280 HS size comparison Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX280 HS size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD960-IS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX280-HS-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD960 IS and SX280 HS is 95 and 91 respectively.
![Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX280 HS top view buttons comparison Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX280 HS top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD960-IS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX280-HS-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX280 HS Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The graphic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD960 IS and SX280 HS.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of files but you will need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The older SD960 IS will be behind in sensor innovation.
![Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX280 HS sensor size comparison Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX280 HS sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD960-IS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX280-HS-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX280 HS Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX280 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX280 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD960-IS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX280-HS-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX280 HS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS | Canon PowerShot SX280 HS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD960 IS | Canon PowerShot SX280 HS |
Also Known as | Digital IXUS 110 IS | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-02-18 | 2013-03-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Digic 6 |
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 | 12MP | 12MP |
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 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.8 | f/3.5-6.8 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.8 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/3200 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in 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 |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 145 grams (0.32 lb) | 233 grams (0.51 lb) |
Dimensions | 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" 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 | - | 210 shots |
Type 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 feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | - | $325 |