Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-100
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Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-100 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD960 IS & Casio Exilim EX-100. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SD960 IS Gallery & Casio EX-100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Casio EX-100
SD960 IS | EX-100 |
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Canon SD960 IS
EX-100 | SD960 IS | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 60 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Casio EX-100
SD960 IS | EX-100 | |||
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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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS | Casio Exilim EX-100 | |
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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 |