Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon L810
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![Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Canon-PowerShot-SD960-IS.jpg)
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Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon L810 Key Specs
(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
(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
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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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Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon L810 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD960 IS & Nikon Coolpix L810. The whole galleries are available at Canon SD960 IS Gallery & Nikon L810 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Nikon L810
SD960 IS | L810 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Canon SD960 IS
L810 | SD960 IS | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 35 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Nikon L810
SD960 IS | L810 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon L810 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon L810 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD960-IS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-L810-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD960-IS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-L810-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD960-IS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-L810-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon L810 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon L810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon L810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD960-IS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-L810-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon L810 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS | Nikon Coolpix L810 | |
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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 |