Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX600 HS

Below is a comprehensive review of the Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX600 HS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Canon. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the SD960 IS (12MP) and SX600 HS (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was unveiled 5 years prior to the SX600 HS and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SD960 IS scores versus the SX600 HS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD960 IS and Canon PowerShot SX600 HS. The full galleries are provided at Canon SD960 IS Gallery and Canon SX600 HS Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SD960 IS enjoys exterior dimensions of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Canon SX600 HS has specifications of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Examine the Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX600 HS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SD960 IS compared to the SX600 HS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SD960 IS and SX600 HS is 95 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD960 IS and SX600 HS.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX600 HS to resolve extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older SD960 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.