Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S4300
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![Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Canon-PowerShot-SD960-IS.jpg)
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Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S4300 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
- Launched February 2009
- Also referred to as Digital IXUS 110 IS
(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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Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S4300 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD960 IS and Nikon Coolpix S4300. The whole galleries are available at Canon SD960 IS Gallery and Nikon S4300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Nikon S4300
SD960 IS | S4300 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Canon SD960 IS
S4300 | SD960 IS | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 35 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Nikon S4300
SD960 IS | S4300 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S4300 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD960-IS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S4300-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD960-IS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S4300-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD960-IS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S4300-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S4300 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S4300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S4300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD960-IS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S4300-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S4300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS | Nikon Coolpix S4300 | |
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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 |