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Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S4300

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S4300 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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 110 IS
Nikon S4300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S4300 Overview

Below is a detailed overview of the Canon SD960 IS and Nikon S4300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the SD960 IS (12MP) and S4300 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was announced 3 years before the S4300 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SD960 IS scores against the S4300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Nikon S4300

 SD960 IS S4300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Canon SD960 IS

 S4300 SD960 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012February 2009More recent by 35 months
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Nikon S4300

 SD960 IS S4300 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S4300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SD960 IS provides physical measurements of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Nikon S4300 has proportions of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Canon SD960 IS and Nikon S4300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SD960 IS and the S4300.

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S4300 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SD960 IS and S4300 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S4300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S4300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The graphic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD960 IS and S4300.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon S4300 to resolve extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The older SD960 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S4300 sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S4300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S4300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Portrait photography factors
Nikon S4300 Portrait photography factors
26
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Street photography information
Nikon S4300 Street photography information
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
67
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than others in class (139g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Sports photography info
Nikon S4300 Sports photography info
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (180 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S4300 as a Travel photography camera
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than others in class (139g)
boasts focus by touch
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (180 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Landscape photography factors
Nikon S4300 Landscape photography factors
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
41
decently wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery pack (180 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Vlogging factors
Nikon S4300 Vlogging factors
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
34
decently wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (139 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S4300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Nikon S4300
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISNikon Coolpix S4300
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Nikon Coolpix S4300
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.8 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AEB
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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) 139 grams (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" 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 life - 180 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 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 Single Single
Price at release - $119