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Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 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
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 110 IS
Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Announced September 2010
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Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Canon SD960 IS and Casio EX-ZR10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the EX-ZR10 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was announced 19 months earlier than the EX-ZR10 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SD960 IS grades vs the EX-ZR10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Casio EX-ZR10

 SD960 IS EX-ZR10 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Canon SD960 IS

 EX-ZR10 SD960 IS 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010February 2009Fresher by 19 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Casio EX-ZR10

 SD960 IS EX-ZR10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SD960 IS has got exterior measurements of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR10 has sizing of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SD960 IS and the EX-ZR10.

Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SD960 IS and EX-ZR10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SD960 IS and EX-ZR10.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of files but you will need to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older SD960 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Portrait photography features
Casio EX-ZR10 Portrait photography features
26
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
has manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Street photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Sports photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD960 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR10
58
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD960 IS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR10
36
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
41
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Vlogging highlights
Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging highlights
30
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic jack
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Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Casio EX-ZR10
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR10
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR10
Also called Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-18 2010-09-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145 grams (0.32 lb) 176 grams (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" 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-110
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch - $190