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Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S6100

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S6100 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 S6100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
  • Announced February 2011
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Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S6100 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S6100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the SD960 IS (12MP) and S6100 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was unveiled 24 months earlier than the S6100 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SD960 IS matches up against the S6100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Nikon S6100

 SD960 IS S6100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Canon SD960 IS

 S6100 SD960 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011February 2009Fresher by 24 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Nikon S6100

 SD960 IS S6100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S6100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SD960 IS provides exterior 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) while the Nikon S6100 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SD960 IS versus the S6100.

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S6100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SD960 IS and S6100 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S6100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S6100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The photograph below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SD960 IS and S6100.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S6100 to produce more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The older SD960 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S6100 sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S6100 as a Portrait photography camera
26
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
39
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon S6100 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Sports photography details
Nikon S6100 Sports photography details
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
37
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (210 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Travel photography advice
Nikon S6100 Travel photography advice
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
supports touch to focus
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Landscape photography factors
Nikon S6100 Landscape photography factors
36
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
45
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Vlogging highlights
Nikon S6100 Vlogging highlights
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
32
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
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Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Nikon S6100
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISNikon Coolpix S6100
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Nikon Coolpix S6100
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-18 2011-02-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.7-5.6
Macro focus distance 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental 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") 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 - 210 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-4L EN-EL12
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
Retail pricing - $195