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Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15

Portability
95 Imaging
34 Features
27 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
Portability
93 Imaging
38 Features
43 Overall
40

Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Key Specs

Canon SD960 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Also Known as Digital IXUS 110 IS
Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon SD960 IS and Casio EX-ZR15, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the SD960 IS (12MP) and EX-ZR15 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was brought out 3 years before the EX-ZR15 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the SD960 IS grades against the EX-ZR15 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Casio EX-ZR15

          

          

            
 SD960 IS EX-ZR15 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Canon SD960 IS

          

          

            
 EX-ZR15 SD960 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2009More modern by 35 months
Focus manually  Very accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Casio EX-ZR15

          

          

            
 SD960 IS EX-ZR15 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Absent Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SD960 IS enjoys outside measurements of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR15 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check the Canon SD960 IS and Casio EX-ZR15 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SD960 IS compared to the EX-ZR15.
Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD960 IS and EX-ZR15 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
More often than not, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD960 IS and EX-ZR15.
As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR15 to offer you extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged SD960 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

            Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon SD960 IS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR15
26
 includes face detect focusing
 lack of manual focus
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
39
 has manual focus
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 has face detect focus
 manual mode not available
 can't use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Canon SD960 IS as a Street photography camera
 Casio EX-ZR15 as a Street photography camera
56
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
56
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no moving screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Canon SD960 IS as a Sports photography camera
 Casio EX-ZR15 as a Sports photography camera
25
 image stabilization (Optical)
 max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
44
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16MP)
 has tracking focus
 good battery life (325 per charge)
 low frames per second (3.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SD960 IS Travel photography information
Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography information
58
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
 good battery life (325 shots)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse function
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SD960 IS Landscape photography factors
Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography factors
36
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (2.8 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 no manual mode
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 missing Timelapse mode
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 has manual focus
 rather wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16MP)
 good battery life (325 per charge)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 manual mode not available
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SD960 IS Vlogging advice
Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging advice
30
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focusing
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing microphone socket
33
 rather wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 no microphone jack
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Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Casio EX-ZR15
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR15
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR15
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-18 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 145 grams (0.32 pounds) 176 grams (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 325 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-4L NP-110
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost - $249