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Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon P300

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon P300 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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 110 IS
Nikon P300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 189g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Released May 2011
  • Later Model is Nikon P310
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Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon P300 Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Canon SD960 IS and Nikon P300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the P300 (12MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was introduced 3 years earlier than the P300 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SD960 IS grades vs the P300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Nikon P300

 SD960 IS P300 

Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Canon SD960 IS

 P300 SD960 IS 
ReleasedMay 2011February 2009More modern by 27 months
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Nikon P300

 SD960 IS P300 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon P300 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SD960 IS enjoys physical measurements of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Nikon P300 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SD960 IS vs the P300.

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon P300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SD960 IS and P300 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon P300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon P300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The image underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD960 IS and P300.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of files but you should always consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged SD960 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon P300 sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon P300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon P300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD960 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon P300
26
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Street photography highlights
Nikon P300 Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD960 IS
Sports photography with Nikon P300
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
37
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Travel photography info
Nikon P300 Travel photography info
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P300 as a Landscape photography camera
36
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
43
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD960 IS
Vlogging with Nikon P300
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
36
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone jack
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Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon P300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Nikon P300
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISNikon Coolpix P300
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Nikon Coolpix P300
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-18 2011-05-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 160
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-100mm (4.2x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 6.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (15, 30, 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145 gr (0.32 lbs) 189 gr (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 240 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-4L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost - $500