Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S230
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Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S230 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S230 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD960 IS & Nikon Coolpix S230. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SD960 IS Gallery & Nikon S230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Nikon S230
SD960 IS | S230 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S230 over the Canon SD960 IS
S230 | SD960 IS | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Nikon S230
SD960 IS | S230 | |||
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Launched | February 2009 | February 2009 | Same age | |
Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SD960 IS and S230 is 95 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S230 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS | Nikon Coolpix S230 | |
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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 |