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Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S800c

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S800c 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
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 110 IS
Nikon S800c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
  • Launched February 2013
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Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S800c Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S800c, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the SD960 IS (12MP) and S800c (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was brought out 5 years earlier than the S800c which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SD960 IS matches up vs the S800c in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Nikon S800c

 SD960 IS S800c 

Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Canon SD960 IS

 S800c SD960 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2013February 2009More modern by 48 months
Display sizing3.5"2.8"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution819k230kClearer display (+589k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Nikon S800c

 SD960 IS S800c 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S800c Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SD960 IS comes with outside measurements of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Nikon S800c has sizing of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SD960 IS versus the S800c.

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S800c size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD960 IS and S800c is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S800c top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S800c Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SD960 IS and S800c.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S800c to render more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged SD960 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S800c sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S800c Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S800c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Portrait photography factors
Nikon S800c Portrait photography factors
26
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Street photography details
Nikon S800c Street photography details
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Sports photography features
Nikon S800c Sports photography features
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (140 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Travel photography factors
Nikon S800c Travel photography factors
58
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery (140 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Landscape photography factors
Nikon S800c Landscape photography factors
37
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
41
pretty wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery (140 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Vlogging information
Nikon S800c Vlogging information
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
35
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
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Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S800c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Nikon S800c
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISNikon Coolpix S800c
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Nikon Coolpix S800c
Also Known as Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-18 2013-02-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8" 3.5"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 819 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145 grams (0.32 lb) 184 grams (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 140 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-4L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Launch price - $290