Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300
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Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 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
- Introduced February 2009
- Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 110 IS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
- Introduced May 2012

Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Overview
Below is a in depth assessment of the Canon SD960 IS versus Casio EX-ZR300, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Casio. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the SD960 IS (12MP) and EX-ZR300 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SD960 IS was brought out 4 years prior to the EX-ZR300 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SD960 IS grades against the EX-ZR300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD960 IS and Casio Exilim EX-ZR300. The entire galleries are available at Canon SD960 IS Gallery and Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Casio EX-ZR300
SD960 IS | EX-ZR300 |
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Canon SD960 IS
EX-ZR300 | SD960 IS | |||
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Introduced | May 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 39 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Casio EX-ZR300
SD960 IS | EX-ZR300 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SD960 IS enjoys outside dimensions 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-ZR300 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SD960 IS versus Casio EX-ZR300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SD960 IS against the EX-ZR300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD960 IS and EX-ZR300 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SD960 IS and EX-ZR300.
Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR300 to result in greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older SD960 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS | Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Casio |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD960 IS | Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 |
Otherwise known as | Digital IXUS 110 IS | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-02-18 | 2012-05-22 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 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 | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
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 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.8 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.8 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | Super Clear TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 4.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 145g (0.32 lb) | 205g (0.45 lb) |
Dimensions | 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" 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 | - | 500 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-4L | NP-130 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | - | $329 |