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Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX410 IS

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
Portability
80
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40

Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX410 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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 110 IS
Canon SX410 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Launched February 2015
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Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX410 IS Overview

Here, we are comparing the Canon SD960 IS and Canon SX410 IS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Canon. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the SD960 IS (12MP) and SX410 IS (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SD960 IS was released 7 years prior to the SX410 IS and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the SD960 IS grades versus the SX410 IS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Canon SX410 IS

 SD960 IS SX410 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Canon SD960 IS

 SX410 IS SD960 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2015February 2009More recent by 72 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Canon SX410 IS

 SD960 IS SX410 IS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX410 IS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Canon SD960 IS has got exterior measurements of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Canon SX410 IS has specifications of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD960 IS against the SX410 IS.

Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX410 IS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SD960 IS and SX410 IS is 95 and 80 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX410 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX410 IS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The visual here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SD960 IS and SX410 IS.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX410 IS to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The older SD960 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX410 IS sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX410 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX410 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Portrait photography highlights
Canon SX410 IS Portrait photography highlights
26
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
47
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
offers face detection focusing
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Street photography info
Canon SX410 IS Street photography info
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Sports photography details
Canon SX410 IS Sports photography details
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
41
great zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (0.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (185 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Travel photography advice
Canon SX410 IS Travel photography advice
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (185 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Canon SX410 IS as a Landscape photography camera
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
49
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery power (185 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Vlogging features
Canon SX410 IS Vlogging features
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
29
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX410 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Canon SX410 IS
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISCanon PowerShot SX410 IS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Canon PowerShot SX410 IS
Also called as Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-02-18 2015-02-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - DIGIC 4+
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-960mm (40.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 2cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 0.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145 gr (0.32 lb) 325 gr (0.72 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 185 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-4L NB-11LH
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch - $199