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Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Canon SD960 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • 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
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Released December 2012
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Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is very similar but the SD960 IS (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") feature different sensor size.

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The SD960 IS was launched 4 years earlier than the EX2F and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SD960 IS matches up versus the EX2F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Samsung EX2F

 SD960 IS EX2F 
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Canon SD960 IS

 EX2F SD960 IS 
ReleasedDecember 2012February 2009Fresher by 46 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Samsung EX2F

 SD960 IS EX2F 
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD960 IS features outer dimensions 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 Samsung EX2F has dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung EX2F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SD960 IS compared to the EX2F.

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SD960 IS and EX2F is 95 and 90 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD960 IS and EX2F.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact resolution but different sensor sizing. The SD960 IS uses the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF more difficult. The older SD960 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Portrait photography camera
26
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
42
focusing manually
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Street photography features
Samsung EX2F Street photography features
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
68
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
very small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Sports photography features
Samsung EX2F Sports photography features
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
31
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Travel photography details
Samsung EX2F Travel photography details
58
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (294 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Landscape photography features
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography features
37
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
53
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD960 IS
Vlogging with Samsung EX2F
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
71
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (294 grams)
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Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Samsung EX2F
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISSamsung EX2F
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Samsung EX2F
Also called Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-18 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 15s -
Max shutter speed 1/1600s -
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145 gr (0.32 lb) 294 gr (0.65 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 48
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 209
Other
Battery ID NB-4L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing - $478