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Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon W300

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon W300 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
  • Released February 2009
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 110 IS
Nikon W300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
  • Launched May 2017
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Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon W300 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon W300, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the SD960 IS (12MP) and W300 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was revealed 9 years earlier than the W300 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SD960 IS grades against the W300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Nikon W300

 SD960 IS W300 

Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Canon SD960 IS

 W300 SD960 IS 
LaunchedMay 2017February 2009More recent by 100 months
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Nikon W300

 SD960 IS W300 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon W300 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SD960 IS has got physical 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 W300 has sizing of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SD960 IS versus the W300.

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon W300 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD960 IS and W300 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon W300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon W300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The visual underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SD960 IS and W300.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon W300 to give more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older SD960 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon W300 sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon W300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon W300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Portrait photography advice
Nikon W300 Portrait photography advice
26
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
36
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Street photography highlights
Nikon W300 Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Sports photography features
Nikon W300 Sports photography features
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Travel photography details
Nikon W300 Travel photography details
58
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
73
environment sealing
has bluetooth
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Landscape photography highlights
Nikon W300 Landscape photography highlights
36
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
48
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Vlogging details
Nikon W300 Vlogging details
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
33
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
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Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon W300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Nikon W300
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISNikon Coolpix W300
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Nikon Coolpix W300
Other name Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-02-18 2017-05-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type 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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145g (0.32 pounds) 231g (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" 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 - 280 shots
Style of battery - Built-in
Battery model NB-4L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing - $387