Canon SD960 IS vs Canon SX700 HS

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD960 IS & Canon PowerShot SX700 HS. The complete galleries are available at Canon SD960 IS Gallery & Canon SX700 HS Gallery.

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.

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

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.