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Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S3300

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S3300 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
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 110 IS
Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S3300 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Canon SD960 IS versus Nikon S3300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the SD960 IS (12MP) and S3300 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was unveiled 3 years earlier than the S3300 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the SD960 IS grades against the S3300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Nikon S3300

 SD960 IS S3300 
Display dimension2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")

Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Canon SD960 IS

 S3300 SD960 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2012February 2009More modern by 35 months
Focus manually Very exact focus

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Nikon S3300

 SD960 IS S3300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S3300 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SD960 IS comes with outer measurements of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Nikon S3300 has proportions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SD960 IS versus the S3300.

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S3300 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD960 IS and S3300 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S3300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S3300 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD960 IS and S3300.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S3300 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged SD960 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S3300 sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S3300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S3300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Portrait photography advice
Nikon S3300 Portrait photography advice
26
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
40
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Street photography advice
Nikon S3300 Street photography advice
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (128g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S3300 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (180 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD960 IS
Travel photography with Nikon S3300
58
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than others (128g)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (180 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Landscape photography factors
Nikon S3300 Landscape photography factors
37
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
41
has manual focus
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD960 IS
Vlogging with Nikon S3300
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
33
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than others (128 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
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Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S3300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Nikon S3300
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISNikon Coolpix S3300
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Nikon Coolpix S3300
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-18 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145 gr (0.32 pounds) 128 gr (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 - 180 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-4L EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price - $99