Canon SD960 IS vs Pentax E70
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Canon SD960 IS vs Pentax E70 Key Specs
(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
- Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 110 IS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
- Released January 2009
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Following is a extensive assessment of the Canon SD960 IS and Pentax E70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the E70 (10MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe SD960 IS was introduced 2 months after the E70 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SD960 IS grades vs the E70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Pentax E70
| SD960 IS | E70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 2.8" |  | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.4") |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 112k | Sharper display (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Canon SD960 IS
| E70 | SD960 IS |
|---|
Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Pentax E70
| SD960 IS | E70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2009 |  | January 2009 | Similar generation |
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither features Touch display |
Canon SD960 IS vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SD960 IS enjoys outside dimensions 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 Pentax E70 has measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SD960 IS versus the E70.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD960 IS and E70 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Canon SD960 IS vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD960 IS and E70.
Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SD960 IS to deliver extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively.
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Canon SD960 IS vs Pentax E70 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SD960 IS | Pentax Optio E70 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Pentax |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SD960 IS | Pentax Optio E70 |
| Also called as | Digital IXUS 110 IS | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2009-02-18 | 2009-01-05 |
| 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 | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.8 | f/3.1-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.8" | 2.4" |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 112k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.50 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file 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 | 145g (0.32 pounds) | 175g (0.39 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
| 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 | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at release | - | $140 |