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Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 110 IS
Casio EX-ZR300
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Casio EX-ZR300

 SD960 IS EX-ZR300 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Canon SD960 IS

 EX-ZR300 SD960 IS 
IntroducedMay 2012February 2009More recent by 39 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Casio EX-ZR300

 SD960 IS EX-ZR300 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Portrait photography details
Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography details
26
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
39
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD960 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR300
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Sports photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography highlights
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
55
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery pack (500 CIPA)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD960 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR300
58
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
good battery pack (500 shots)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Landscape photography factors
Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography factors
36
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
52
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
good battery pack (500 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-ZR300 as a Vlogging camera
30
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
33
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Casio EX-ZR300
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR300
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