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Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon D80

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Nikon D80 front
Portability
62
Imaging
49
Features
36
Overall
43

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon D80 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
  • Released February 2009
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 110 IS
Nikon D80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 668g - 132 x 103 x 77mm
  • Announced September 2006
  • Succeeded the Nikon D70
  • Successor is Nikon D90
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Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon D80 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon D80, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the D80 (10MP) is fairly similar but the SD960 IS (1/2.3") and D80 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The SD960 IS was brought out 2 years after the D80 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SD960 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon D80 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the SD960 IS scores vs the D80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Nikon D80

 SD960 IS D80 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009September 2006More modern by 30 months
Display dimension2.8"2.5"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon D80 over the Canon SD960 IS

 D80 SD960 IS 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Nikon D80

 SD960 IS D80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon D80 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SD960 IS features physical dimensions of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Nikon D80 has sizing of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 668 grams (1.47 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SD960 IS versus the D80.

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon D80 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SD960 IS and D80 is 95 and 62 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon D80 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon D80 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The pic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SD960 IS and D80.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SD960 IS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Canon SD960 IS will offer you more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger SD960 IS provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon D80 sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon D80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon D80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Portrait photography details
Nikon D80 Portrait photography details
26
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
53
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
low MP (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Street photography highlights
Nikon D80 Street photography highlights
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
54
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD960 IS
Sports photography with Nikon D80
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
41
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Travel photography factors
Nikon D80 Travel photography factors
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
44
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Landscape photography advice
Nikon D80 Landscape photography advice
37
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
48
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D80 as a Vlogging camera
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
9
no video recording
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Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon D80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Nikon D80
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISNikon D80
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Nikon D80
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Released 2009-02-18 2006-09-23
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Nikon F
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.8 -
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Number of lenses - 309
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.8" 2.5"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 13.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/200 seconds
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) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145g (0.32 lbs) 668g (1.47 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 132 x 103 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 61
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 524
Other
Battery ID NB-4L EN-EL3e
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing - $800