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Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon P7700

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7700 front
Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
70
Overall
50

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon P7700 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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Also Known as Digital IXUS 110 IS
Nikon P7700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 392g - 119 x 73 x 50mm
  • Introduced May 2013
  • Succeeded the Nikon P7100
Photography Glossary

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon P7700 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Canon SD960 IS and Nikon P7700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the P7700 (12MP) is relatively close but the SD960 IS (1/2.3") and P7700 (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The SD960 IS was launched 5 years before the P7700 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the SD960 IS grades vs the P7700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Nikon P7700

 SD960 IS P7700 

Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Canon SD960 IS

 P7700 SD960 IS 
IntroducedMay 2013February 2009More recent by 52 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Nikon P7700

 SD960 IS P7700 
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon P7700 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SD960 IS comes with outside dimensions of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Nikon P7700 has measurements of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") and a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

Check out the Canon SD960 IS and Nikon P7700 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SD960 IS and the P7700.

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon P7700 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SD960 IS and P7700 is 95 and 82 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon P7700 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon P7700 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SD960 IS and P7700.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The SD960 IS has the smaller sensor which will make getting bokeh trickier. The older SD960 IS will be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon P7700 sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon P7700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon P7700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD960 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon P7700
26
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
46
has manual focus
has face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Street photography features
Nikon P7700 Street photography features
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
64
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (392 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Sports photography details
Nikon P7700 Sports photography details
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
good battery pack (330 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P7700 as a Travel photography camera
58
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
good battery pack (330 CIPA)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (392 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD960 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon P7700
37
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
54
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (330 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Vlogging factors
Nikon P7700 Vlogging factors
31
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
75
rather wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic jack
heavier than competition (392g)
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Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon P7700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Nikon P7700
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISNikon Coolpix P7700
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Nikon Coolpix P7700
Also Known as Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-18 2013-05-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/2.0-4.0
Macro focusing range 2cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 10.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
External flash
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (15, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145 gr (0.32 lb) 392 gr (0.86 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 119 x 73 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 53
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 191
Other
Battery life - 330 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-4L EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing - $499