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Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon L22

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon L22 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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 110 IS
Nikon L22
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 183g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2010
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Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon L22 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon SD960 IS and Nikon L22, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the L22 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was unveiled 11 months prior to the L22 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SD960 IS matches up against the L22 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Nikon L22

 SD960 IS L22 

Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Canon SD960 IS

 L22 SD960 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2010February 2009More recent by 11 months
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Nikon L22

 SD960 IS L22 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon L22 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD960 IS comes with exterior measurements of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Nikon L22 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD960 IS compared to the L22.

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon L22 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD960 IS and L22 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon L22 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon L22 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The visual here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD960 IS and L22.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of files although you may want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The older SD960 IS will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon L22 sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon L22 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon L22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Portrait photography details
Nikon L22 Portrait photography details
26
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD960 IS
Street photography with Nikon L22
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
46
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Sports photography factors
Nikon L22 Sports photography factors
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Travel photography information
Nikon L22 Travel photography information
58
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Landscape photography features
Nikon L22 Landscape photography features
36
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
27
nice screen size (3 inch)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Vlogging highlights
Nikon L22 Vlogging highlights
30
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
22
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone support
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Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon L22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Nikon L22
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISNikon Coolpix L22
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Nikon Coolpix L22
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-18 2010-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 37-134mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145g (0.32 lbs) 183g (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model NB-4L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release - $130