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Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon P7800

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7800 front
Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon P7800 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 referred to as Digital IXUS 110 IS
Nikon P7800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 399g - 119 x 78 x 50mm
  • Revealed November 2013
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Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon P7800 Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon SD960 IS and Nikon P7800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the P7800 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the SD960 IS (1/2.3") and P7800 (1/1.7") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The SD960 IS was launched 5 years before the P7800 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SD960 IS matches up versus the P7800 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Nikon P7800

 SD960 IS P7800 

Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Canon SD960 IS

 P7800 SD960 IS 
RevealedNovember 2013February 2009Newer by 58 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Nikon P7800

 SD960 IS P7800 
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon P7800 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SD960 IS features external measurements of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Nikon P7800 has measurements of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SD960 IS against the P7800.

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon P7800 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SD960 IS and P7800 is 95 and 82 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon P7800 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon P7800 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SD960 IS and P7800.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same resolution but different sensor dimensions. The SD960 IS has got the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field tougher. The more aged SD960 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon P7800 sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon P7800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon P7800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Portrait photography highlights
Nikon P7800 Portrait photography highlights
26
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
46
manual focus
features face detection focus
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Street photography factors
Nikon P7800 Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
64
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than others in class (399 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Sports photography factors
Nikon P7800 Sports photography factors
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
great battery (350 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Travel photography highlights
Nikon P7800 Travel photography highlights
58
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
great battery (350 shots)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than others in class (399g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P7800 as a Landscape photography camera
36
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
58
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
great battery (350 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD960 IS
Vlogging with Nikon P7800
30
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
75
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone port
more heavy than others in class (399 grams)
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Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon P7800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Nikon P7800
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISNikon Coolpix P7800
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Nikon Coolpix P7800
Also Known as Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-18 2013-11-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 99
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/2.0-4.0
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 921k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 10.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (25p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145 grams (0.32 lb) 399 grams (0.88 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 54
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.7
DXO Low light score not tested 200
Other
Battery life - 350 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-4L EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch - $550