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Canon SD960 IS vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Canon SD960 IS vs Pentax WG-10 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
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 110 IS
Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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Canon SD960 IS vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SD960 IS versus Pentax WG-10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was announced 5 years before the WG-10 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SD960 IS matches up versus the WG-10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Pentax WG-10

 SD960 IS WG-10 
Display sizing2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Canon SD960 IS

 WG-10 SD960 IS 
RevealedJune 2013February 2009Newer by 52 months
Manual focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Pentax WG-10

 SD960 IS WG-10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon SD960 IS vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SD960 IS has got exterior measurements of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-10 has specifications of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SD960 IS versus Pentax WG-10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SD960 IS and the WG-10.

Canon SD960 IS vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD960 IS and WG-10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SD960 IS and WG-10.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-10 to offer extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged SD960 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD960 IS vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD960 IS
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-10
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offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
39
focusing manually
good megapixels (14MP)
has face detect focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Street photography advice
Pentax WG-10 Street photography advice
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Sports photography factors
Pentax WG-10 Sports photography factors
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
has tracking focus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (0.7 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD960 IS
Travel photography with Pentax WG-10
58
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
environment proof
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Landscape photography factors
Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography factors
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decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
47
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Canon SD960 IS vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Pentax WG-10
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISPentax WG-10
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Pentax WG-10
Alternative name Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-02-18 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.8 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 0.7fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 1.20 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
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) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145 gr (0.32 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 260 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-4L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release - $0