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Canon SD960 IS vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon SD960 IS vs Pentax RZ10 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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 110 IS
Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Released July 2011
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Canon SD960 IS vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon SD960 IS versus Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was announced 3 years before the RZ10 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the SD960 IS grades versus the RZ10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Pentax RZ10

 SD960 IS RZ10 
Screen size2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Canon SD960 IS

 RZ10 SD960 IS 
ReleasedJuly 2011February 2009Newer by 29 months
Focus manually Very precise focus

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Pentax RZ10

 SD960 IS RZ10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon SD960 IS vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SD960 IS features external 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) whilst the Pentax RZ10 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SD960 IS vs the RZ10.

Canon SD960 IS vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD960 IS and RZ10 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The image underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SD960 IS and RZ10.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Pentax RZ10 to give you more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SD960 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon SD960 IS vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Portrait photography info
Pentax RZ10 Portrait photography info
26
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Street photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Sports photography highlights
Pentax RZ10 Sports photography highlights
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (178 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Travel photography information
Pentax RZ10 Travel photography information
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
environment proof
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery power (178 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD960 IS
Landscape photography with Pentax RZ10
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery power (178 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Vlogging factors
Pentax RZ10 Vlogging factors
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Canon SD960 IS vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Pentax RZ10
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISPentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Brand Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Pentax Optio RZ10
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-18 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145 gr (0.32 lbs) 178 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 - 178 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-4L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price - $200