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Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-H20G

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-H20G 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
  • Released February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 110 IS
Casio EX-H20G
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
  • Revealed September 2010
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Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SD960 IS versus Casio EX-H20G, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the EX-H20G (14MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was revealed 19 months before the EX-H20G which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SD960 IS scores versus the EX-H20G when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Casio EX-H20G

 SD960 IS EX-H20G 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Canon SD960 IS

 EX-H20G SD960 IS 
RevealedSeptember 2010February 2009Fresher by 19 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Casio EX-H20G

 SD960 IS EX-H20G 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SD960 IS provides exterior dimensions of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Casio EX-H20G has specifications of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SD960 IS versus the EX-H20G.

Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-H20G size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SD960 IS and EX-H20G is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-H20G top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The visual below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD960 IS and EX-H20G.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Casio EX-H20G to offer you more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older SD960 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-H20G sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD960 IS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-H20G
26
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Street photography info
Casio EX-H20G Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than average (216g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Sports photography factors
Casio EX-H20G Sports photography factors
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Travel photography details
Casio EX-H20G Travel photography details
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (216g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-H20G as a Landscape photography camera
37
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
46
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Vlogging features
Casio EX-H20G Vlogging features
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
27
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
heavier than average (216 grams)
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Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Casio EX-H20G
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISCasio Exilim EX-H20G
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Casio Exilim EX-H20G
Also Known as Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-18 2010-09-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
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 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focus range 2cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.8" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145 grams (0.32 lbs) 216 grams (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model NB-4L NP-90
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch - $300