Canon SD960 IS vs Pentax P80

Here is a in depth analysis of the Canon SD960 IS vs Pentax P80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the P80 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was announced 5 months before the P80 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SD960 IS scores vs the P80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD960 IS & Pentax Optio P80. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SD960 IS Gallery & Pentax P80 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SD960 IS offers outside 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 Pentax P80 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD960 IS and the P80.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD960 IS and P80 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD960 IS and P80.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of files but you should factor the age of the products into consideration.