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Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-Z33

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 110 IS
Casio EX-Z33
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
  • Released August 2009
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Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon SD960 IS versus Casio EX-Z33, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the EX-Z33 (10MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was announced 6 months before the EX-Z33 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the SD960 IS matches up vs the EX-Z33 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Casio EX-Z33

 SD960 IS EX-Z33 
Screen dimension2.8"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Canon SD960 IS

 EX-Z33 SD960 IS 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Casio EX-Z33

 SD960 IS EX-Z33 
ReleasedFebruary 2009August 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD960 IS has exterior dimensions of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z33 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SD960 IS and the EX-Z33.

Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SD960 IS and EX-Z33 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SD960 IS and EX-Z33.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon SD960 IS to produce extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-Z33 as a Portrait photography camera
26
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
25
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Street photography info
Casio EX-Z33 Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
lighter than average in class (106 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Sports photography information
Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography information
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Travel photography information
Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography information
58
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
lighter than average in class (106g)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-Z33 as a Landscape photography camera
36
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
27
you can focus manually
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Vlogging highlights
Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging highlights
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
25
lighter than average in class (106 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Casio EX-Z33
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z33
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z33
Also called as Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-18 2009-08-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 2cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.8" 2.5"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145g (0.32 pounds) 106g (0.23 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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-82
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing - $120