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Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX700 HS

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX700 HS 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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 110 IS
Canon SX700 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Replacement is Canon SX710 HS
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Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX700 HS Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Canon SD960 IS and Canon SX700 HS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Canon. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the SD960 IS (12MP) and SX700 HS (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was launched 6 years earlier than the SX700 HS which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SD960 IS grades versus the SX700 HS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Canon SX700 HS

 SD960 IS SX700 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Canon SD960 IS

 SX700 HS SD960 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014February 2009More modern by 60 months
Focus manually 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 SX700 HS

 SD960 IS SX700 HS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX700 HS Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SD960 IS features outside measurements of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Canon SX700 HS has measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SD960 IS and the SX700 HS.

Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX700 HS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SD960 IS and SX700 HS is 95 and 89 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX700 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX700 HS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The pic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SD960 IS and SX700 HS.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX700 HS to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged SD960 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX700 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX700 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX700 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SX700 HS as a Portrait photography camera
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supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
44
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Street photography factors
Canon SX700 HS Street photography factors
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Sports photography info
Canon SX700 HS Sports photography info
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
45
long zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (250 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Travel photography highlights
Canon SX700 HS Travel photography highlights
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flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
lighter than competition in class (269g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (750mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Canon SX700 HS as a Landscape photography camera
37
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
47
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery pack (250 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Vlogging camera
Canon SX700 HS as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
34
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (269g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
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Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX700 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Canon SX700 HS
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISCanon PowerShot SX700 HS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Canon PowerShot SX700 HS
Also Known as Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-02-18 2014-02-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Digic 6
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.2-6.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - PureColor II G TFT
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, on, slow synchro, 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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG 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 grams (0.32 pounds) 269 grams (0.59 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 250 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-4L NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release - $349