Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon L22
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Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon L22 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
- Announced February 2009
- Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 110 IS
(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

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").

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.

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon L22 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD960 IS and Nikon Coolpix L22. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SD960 IS Gallery and Nikon L22 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Nikon L22
SD960 IS | L22 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Canon SD960 IS
L22 | SD960 IS | |||
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Launched | February 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 11 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Nikon L22
SD960 IS | L22 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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).
Check the Canon SD960 IS and Nikon L22 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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.

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Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon L22 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS | Nikon Coolpix L22 | |
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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 |