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Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S30

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S30 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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 110 IS
Nikon S30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S30 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Canon SD960 IS versus Nikon S30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the S30 (10MP) is very similar but the SD960 IS (1/2.3") and S30 (1/3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The SD960 IS was announced 3 years earlier than the S30 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SD960 IS scores vs the S30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Nikon S30

 SD960 IS S30 
Display dimension2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")

Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Canon SD960 IS

 S30 SD960 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012February 2009Newer by 35 months

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Nikon S30

 SD960 IS S30 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S30 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SD960 IS offers exterior measurements of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Nikon S30 has specifications of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SD960 IS vs the S30.

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SD960 IS and S30 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SD960 IS and S30.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SD960 IS with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon SD960 IS will offer you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged SD960 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S30 sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Portrait photography advice
Nikon S30 Portrait photography advice
26
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
25
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Street photography details
Nikon S30 Street photography details
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
51
environment proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than average (214g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Sports photography information
Nikon S30 Sports photography information
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
29
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.5 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Travel photography advice
Nikon S30 Travel photography advice
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
52
environment proof
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (214 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Landscape photography factors
Nikon S30 Landscape photography factors
37
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
26
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Vlogging factors
Nikon S30 Vlogging factors
31
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
23
includes face detection focus
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
heavier than average (214 grams)
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Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Nikon S30
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISNikon Coolpix S30
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Nikon Coolpix S30
Also called as Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-18 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145g (0.32 pounds) 214g (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photographs
Type of battery - AA
Battery ID NB-4L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release - $119