Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon P7100
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Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon P7100 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
- Revealed February 2009
- Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 110 IS
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon P7100 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD960 IS and Nikon Coolpix P7100. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SD960 IS Gallery and Nikon P7100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Nikon P7100
SD960 IS | P7100 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P7100 over the Canon SD960 IS
P7100 | SD960 IS | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | February 2009 | More recent by 36 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Nikon P7100
SD960 IS | P7100 | |||
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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).
Check the Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon P7100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD960 IS and P7100 is 95 and 82 respectively.
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.
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Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon P7100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS | Nikon Coolpix P7100 | |
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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 |