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Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-100

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
64
Overall
47

Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-100 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 110 IS
Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/20000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-100 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Canon SD960 IS and Casio EX-100, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the EX-100 (12MP) is pretty close but the SD960 IS (1/2.3") and EX-100 (1/1.7") possess different sensor sizing.

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The SD960 IS was launched 6 years earlier than the EX-100 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SD960 IS grades against the EX-100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Casio EX-100

 SD960 IS EX-100 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Canon SD960 IS

 EX-100 SD960 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2014February 2009Fresher by 60 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.5"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Casio EX-100

 SD960 IS EX-100 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-100 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SD960 IS offers physical dimensions 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 Casio EX-100 has measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") having a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD960 IS and Casio EX-100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SD960 IS compared to the EX-100.

Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SD960 IS and EX-100 is 95 and 83 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD960 IS and EX-100.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The SD960 IS offers the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF tougher. The older SD960 IS will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-100 sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-100 as a Portrait photography camera
26
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
42
has manual focus
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD960 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-100
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
70
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Sports photography information
Casio EX-100 Sports photography information
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
49
maximum shutter speed is high (1/20,000s)
fast shooting (30.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
good battery life (390 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Travel photography details
Casio EX-100 Travel photography details
58
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
63
good battery life (390 CIPA)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-100 as a Landscape photography camera
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
53
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (390 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Vlogging features
Casio EX-100 Vlogging features
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
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Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Casio EX-100
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISCasio Exilim EX-100
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Casio Exilim EX-100
Also called as Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-02-18 2014-02-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/2.8
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.8" 3.5"
Resolution of display 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - Super Clear LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/20000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 30.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 6.10 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction
External flash
AE 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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145 grams (0.32 pounds) 389 grams (0.86 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 390 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release - $572