Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Let's look more closely at the Canon SD960 IS and Samsung Galaxy Camera, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the SD960 IS (12MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was unveiled 5 years prior to the Galaxy Camera which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SD960 IS matches up versus the Galaxy Camera when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD960 IS and Samsung Galaxy Camera. The full galleries are provided at Canon SD960 IS Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SD960 IS features physical 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) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SD960 IS and Samsung Galaxy Camera in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SD960 IS compared to the Galaxy Camera.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SD960 IS and Galaxy Camera is 95 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SD960 IS and Galaxy Camera.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera to deliver greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged SD960 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.