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Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon P7100

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7100 front
Portability
82
Imaging
35
Features
55
Overall
43

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon P7100 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
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 110 IS
Nikon P7100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 395g - 116 x 77 x 48mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Earlier Model is Nikon P7000
  • Newer Model is Nikon P7700
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Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon P7100 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon P7100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the P7100 (10MP) is pretty similar but the SD960 IS (1/2.3") and P7100 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The SD960 IS was brought out 4 years prior to the P7100 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SD960 IS matches up versus the P7100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Nikon P7100

 SD960 IS P7100 

Reasons to pick Nikon P7100 over the Canon SD960 IS

 P7100 SD960 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012February 2009More recent by 36 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Nikon P7100

 SD960 IS P7100 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon P7100 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SD960 IS enjoys outer dimensions of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Nikon P7100 has proportions of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SD960 IS vs the P7100.

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon P7100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD960 IS and P7100 is 95 and 82 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon P7100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon P7100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The visual below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD960 IS and P7100.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SD960 IS featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Canon SD960 IS will deliver greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older SD960 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon P7100 sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon P7100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon P7100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Portrait photography information
Nikon P7100 Portrait photography information
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supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
45
you can focus manually
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Street photography advice
Nikon P7100 Street photography advice
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
64
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (395 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Sports photography features
Nikon P7100 Sports photography features
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.3 frames/s)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD960 IS
Travel photography with Nikon P7100
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has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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good battery pack (350 CIPA)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition in class (395g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Landscape photography info
Nikon P7100 Landscape photography info
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really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (350 shots)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Vlogging factors
Nikon P7100 Vlogging factors
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really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
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pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
does have microphone port
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
more heavy than competition in class (395g)
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Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon P7100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Nikon P7100
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISNikon Coolpix P7100
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Nikon Coolpix P7100
Also called as Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-18 2012-02-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 99
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 2cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.8 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 80%
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.3 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 9.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145g (0.32 lbs) 395g (0.87 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 116 x 77 x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 41
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 165
Other
Battery life - 350 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (10 or 2 second delay)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing - $750