Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S620
Portability
95 Imaging
34 Features
27 Overall
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95 Imaging
34 Features
27 Overall
31
Portability
96 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
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96 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
28
Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S620 Key Specs
Canon SD960 IS
(Full Review)
(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
- Revealed February 2009
- Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 110 IS
Nikon S620
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
- 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
- Revealed February 2009
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In this write-up, we are contrasting the Canon SD960 IS versus Nikon S620, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the S620 (12MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SD960 IS grades vs the S620 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD960 IS and Nikon Coolpix S620. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SD960 IS Gallery and Nikon S620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Nikon S620
| SD960 IS | S620 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 2.8" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.1") |
Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Canon SD960 IS
| S620 | SD960 IS |
|---|
Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Nikon S620
| SD960 IS | S620 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2009 |  | February 2009 | Similar generation |
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Absent Touch friendly display |
Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S620 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SD960 IS has 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) whilst the Nikon S620 has measurements of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check the Canon SD960 IS versus Nikon S620 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SD960 IS against the S620.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SD960 IS and S620 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S620 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SD960 IS and S620.
Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of images but you may want to take the production date of the products into consideration.
Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S620 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Canon SD960 IS Portrait photography information
Nikon S620 Portrait photography information
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Canon SD960 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon S620 as a Street photography camera
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (120g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Nikon S620 Sports photography info
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel photography with Canon SD960 IS
Travel photography with Nikon S620
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lighter than others (120 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape photography with Canon SD960 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon S620
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Canon SD960 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S620 as a Vlogging camera
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (120g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic socket
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Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S620 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SD960 IS | Nikon Coolpix S620 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Nikon |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SD960 IS | Nikon Coolpix S620 |
| Also called | Digital IXUS 110 IS | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2009-02-18 | 2009-02-03 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.8 | f/2.7-5.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 2cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.8 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 145 grams (0.32 pounds) | 120 grams (0.26 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
| 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 ID | NB-4L | EN-EL12 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (3 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | - | $37 |