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Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung HZ35W 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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 110 IS
Samsung HZ35W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB650
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Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon SD960 IS versus Samsung HZ35W, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was unveiled 16 months before the HZ35W which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the SD960 IS scores vs the HZ35W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Samsung HZ35W

 SD960 IS HZ35W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Canon SD960 IS

 HZ35W SD960 IS 
AnnouncedJune 2010February 2009More recent by 16 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Samsung HZ35W

 SD960 IS HZ35W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SD960 IS has got exterior dimensions of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Samsung HZ35W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

See the Canon SD960 IS versus Samsung HZ35W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SD960 IS versus the HZ35W.

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD960 IS and HZ35W is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The photograph below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SD960 IS and HZ35W.

To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files although you may want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older SD960 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Portrait photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography factors
26
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
33
has manual focus
features face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD960 IS
Sports photography with Samsung HZ35W
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography highlights
58
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than average (245g)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Landscape photography features
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography features
36
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
42
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Vlogging information
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging information
30
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
31
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than average (245 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Samsung HZ35W
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISSamsung HZ35W
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Samsung HZ35W
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 110 IS WB650
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-02-18 2010-06-16
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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145 grams (0.32 pounds) 245 grams (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 model NB-4L SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price - $300