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Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S230

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S230 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S230 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
  • Released February 2009
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 110 IS
Nikon S230
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 2000
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 115g - 91 x 57 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S230 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon SD960 IS and Nikon S230, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the S230 (10MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was unveiled within a month of the S230 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SD960 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon S230 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SD960 IS scores against the S230 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Nikon S230

 SD960 IS S230 

Reasons to pick Nikon S230 over the Canon SD960 IS

 S230 SD960 IS 
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Nikon S230

 SD960 IS S230 
LaunchedFebruary 2009February 2009Same age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S230 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SD960 IS has got exterior measurements of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Nikon S230 has sizing of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SD960 IS and Nikon S230 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SD960 IS vs the S230.

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S230 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SD960 IS and S230 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S230 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S230 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The photograph below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SD960 IS and S230.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SD960 IS to render extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S230 sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S230 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Portrait photography details
Nikon S230 Portrait photography details
26
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Street photography details
Nikon S230 Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Sports photography details
Nikon S230 Sports photography details
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Travel photography features
Nikon S230 Travel photography features
58
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S230 Landscape photography highlights
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
31
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S230 as a Vlogging camera
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
28
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone support
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Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Nikon S230
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISNikon Coolpix S230
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Nikon Coolpix S230
Also Known as Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2009-02-18 2009-02-03
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 2000
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
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
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145g (0.32 lb) 115g (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NB-4L EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release - $150