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Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon L28

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
Portability
93
Imaging
43
Features
29
Overall
37

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon L28 Key Specs

Canon SD960 IS
(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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 110 IS
Nikon L28
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon L28 Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Canon SD960 IS versus Nikon L28, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the SD960 IS (12MP) and L28 (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was announced 5 years prior to the L28 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the SD960 IS matches up vs the L28 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Nikon L28

 SD960 IS L28 

Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Canon SD960 IS

 L28 SD960 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2009Fresher by 48 months
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Nikon L28

 SD960 IS L28 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon L28 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SD960 IS comes with outer 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) while the Nikon L28 has measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD960 IS against the L28.

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon L28 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SD960 IS and L28 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon L28 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon L28 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SD960 IS and L28.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon L28 to offer greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older SD960 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon L28 sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon L28 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon L28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L28 as a Portrait photography camera
26
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
32
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Street photography advice
Nikon L28 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Sports photography highlights
Nikon L28 Sports photography highlights
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
38
megapixel count decent (20MP)
better than average battery life (280 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Travel photography information
Nikon L28 Travel photography information
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
74
better than average battery life (280 per charge)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Landscape photography details
Nikon L28 Landscape photography details
36
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
47
pretty wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3")
megapixel count decent (20MP)
better than average battery life (280 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Vlogging advice
Nikon L28 Vlogging advice
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
29
pretty wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
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Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon L28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Nikon L28
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISNikon Coolpix L28
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Nikon Coolpix L28
Also called as Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-18 2013-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.8 -
Macro focus range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
Hot shoe
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 data format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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) 164 grams (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" 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 life - 280 photographs
Battery format - AA
Battery model NB-4L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release - $90