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Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon L810

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon L810 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
  • Released February 2009
  • Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 110 IS
Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Successor is Nikon L820
Photography Glossary

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon L810 Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon L810, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SD960 IS (12MP) and L810 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was announced 3 years prior to the L810 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the SD960 IS scores against the L810 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Nikon L810

 SD960 IS L810 

Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Canon SD960 IS

 L810 SD960 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2012February 2009Fresher by 35 months
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Nikon L810

 SD960 IS L810 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon L810 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SD960 IS offers exterior dimensions of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Nikon L810 has sizing of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") having a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SD960 IS versus the L810.

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon L810 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD960 IS and L810 is 95 and 74 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon L810 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon L810 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD960 IS and L810.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon L810 to give more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older SD960 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon L810 sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon L810 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon L810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD960 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon L810
26
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Street photography details
Nikon L810 Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD960 IS
Sports photography with Nikon L810
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
44
long zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.2 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD960 IS
Travel photography with Nikon L810
58
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
60
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (23mm)
great reach (585mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Landscape photography factors
Nikon L810 Landscape photography factors
37
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
41
really wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L810 as a Vlogging camera
31
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
27
really wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon L810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Nikon L810
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISNikon Coolpix L810
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Nikon Coolpix L810
Also called Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-02-18 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 23-585mm (25.4x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.2fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145g (0.32 lbs) 430g (0.95 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 300 pictures
Type of battery - AA
Battery ID NB-4L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price - $280