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Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
15
Overall
28

Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15 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-ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 154g - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released July 2011
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Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon SD960 IS and Casio EX-ZS15, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the EX-ZS15 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was revealed 3 years prior to the EX-ZS15 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SD960 IS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-ZS15 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SD960 IS scores versus the EX-ZS15 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Casio EX-ZS15

 SD960 IS EX-ZS15 
Display size2.8""Larger display (+2.8")
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS15 over the Canon SD960 IS

 EX-ZS15 SD960 IS 
ReleasedJuly 2011February 2009More modern by 29 months

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Casio EX-ZS15

 SD960 IS EX-ZS15 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SD960 IS features outer dimensions of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZS15 has proportions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SD960 IS against the EX-ZS15.

Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD960 IS and EX-ZS15 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The image here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD960 IS and EX-ZS15.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZS15 to give extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SD960 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15 sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-ZS15 as a Portrait photography camera
26
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD960 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-ZS15
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than others (154 grams)
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Sports photography highlights
Casio EX-ZS15 Sports photography highlights
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
32
MP count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Travel photography advice
Casio EX-ZS15 Travel photography advice
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
61
MP count good (14MP)
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (154 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Landscape photography features
Casio EX-ZS15 Landscape photography features
36
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
32
very good maximum aperture (f)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
screen is small ( inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Vlogging factors
Casio EX-ZS15 Vlogging factors
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
26
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
more heavy than others (154 grams)
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Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Casio EX-ZS15
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZS15
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZS15
Also Known as Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-02-18 2011-07-18
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 80 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.8 -
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8 inch -
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds -
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off no built-in flash
External flash
AE 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) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145g (0.32 lb) 154g (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus -
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing - $248