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Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX620 HS

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46

Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX620 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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 110 IS
Canon SX620 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
  • 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
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Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX620 HS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Canon. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the SD960 IS (12MP) and SX620 HS (20MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was released 8 years before the SX620 HS which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the SD960 IS scores versus the SX620 HS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Canon SX620 HS

 SD960 IS SX620 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Canon SD960 IS

 SX620 HS SD960 IS 
RevealedMay 2016February 2009Newer by 87 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Canon SX620 HS

 SD960 IS SX620 HS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SD960 IS comes with outer dimensions of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Canon SX620 HS has proportions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SD960 IS and the SX620 HS.

Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX620 HS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD960 IS and SX620 HS is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX620 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The picture underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SD960 IS and SX620 HS.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon SX620 HS to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged SD960 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX620 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SX620 HS as a Portrait photography camera
26
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
44
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
provides face detection focusing
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Street photography details
Canon SX620 HS Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (182 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Sports photography features
Canon SX620 HS Sports photography features
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
48
amazing zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD960 IS
Travel photography with Canon SX620 HS
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than average in class (182 grams)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (625mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Landscape photography details
Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography details
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
50
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Vlogging camera
Canon SX620 HS as a Vlogging camera
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
35
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (182 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Canon SX620 HS
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISCanon PowerShot SX620 HS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Canon PowerShot SX620 HS
Also called as Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-02-18 2016-05-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - DIGIC 4+
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-625mm (25.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.2-6.6
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 922k 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 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 2.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, on, slow synchro, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145 gr (0.32 lb) 182 gr (0.40 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 - 295 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch - $279