Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700
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Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Key Specs
(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
- Announced February 2009
- Also referred to as 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
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
- Revealed January 2013

Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Overview
Here, we will be looking at the Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the SD960 IS (12MP) and EX-ZR700 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The SD960 IS was manufactured 5 years earlier than the EX-ZR700 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SD960 IS scores against the EX-ZR700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD960 IS and Casio Exilim EX-ZR700. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SD960 IS Gallery and Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Casio EX-ZR700
SD960 IS | EX-ZR700 |
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Canon SD960 IS
EX-ZR700 | SD960 IS | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 48 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Casio EX-ZR700
SD960 IS | EX-ZR700 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch screen |
Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon SD960 IS provides outside 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) whilst the Casio EX-ZR700 has specifications of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Check out the Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SD960 IS and the EX-ZR700.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD960 IS and EX-ZR700 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SD960 IS and EX-ZR700.
As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR700 to show more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older SD960 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS | Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD960 IS | Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 |
Also referred to as | Digital IXUS 110 IS | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-02-18 | 2013-01-29 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | EXILIM Engine HS 3 |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.8 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.8 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | Super Clear TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 4.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 (30,20,15 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 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 145 grams (0.32 lb) | 222 grams (0.49 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
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 life | - | 470 photographs |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-4L | NP-130 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | - | $370 |