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Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S32

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S32 front
Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S32 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 110 IS
Nikon S32
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 108 x 66 x 40mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S32 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Canon SD960 IS versus Nikon S32, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the S32 (13MP) is very similar but the SD960 IS (1/2.3") and S32 (1/3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The SD960 IS was unveiled 6 years earlier than the S32 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SD960 IS grades vs the S32 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Nikon S32

 SD960 IS S32 
Display sizing2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")

Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Canon SD960 IS

 S32 SD960 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2014February 2009More modern by 60 months

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Nikon S32

 SD960 IS S32 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S32 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SD960 IS offers exterior dimensions 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 S32 has sizing of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SD960 IS against the S32.

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S32 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SD960 IS and S32 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S32 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S32 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The pic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD960 IS and S32.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SD960 IS using its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon S32 will offer greater detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged SD960 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S32 sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S32 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S32 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Portrait photography advice
Nikon S32 Portrait photography advice
26
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
32
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Street photography advice
Nikon S32 Street photography advice
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Sports photography advice
Nikon S32 Sports photography advice
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
36
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (13MP)
weather proofing
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/3")
low battery (220 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Travel photography details
Nikon S32 Travel photography details
58
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
weather proofing
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery (220 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Landscape photography advice
Nikon S32 Landscape photography advice
36
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
34
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery (220 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Vlogging advice
Nikon S32 Vlogging advice
30
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone port
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Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S32 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Nikon S32
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISNikon Coolpix S32
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Nikon Coolpix S32
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-02-18 2014-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4160 x 3120
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 7.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1920x1080 (30p), VGA 640x480 (30p, 15p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145 grams (0.32 pounds) 175 grams (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 108 x 66 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 220 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-4L EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (Approx. 10 seconds )
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch - $180