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Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung SL820

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung SL820 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
  • Released February 2009
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 110 IS
Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as IT100
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Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung SL820 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Canon SD960 IS versus Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was launched very close to the SL820 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SD960 IS scores versus the SL820 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Samsung SL820

 SD960 IS SL820 

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Canon SD960 IS

 SL820 SD960 IS 
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Samsung SL820

 SD960 IS SL820 
LaunchedFebruary 2009February 2009Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SD960 IS has exterior dimensions of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Samsung SL820 has specifications of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SD960 IS versus the SL820.

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SD960 IS and SL820 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The image underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD960 IS and SL820.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of photographs though you may want to consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Portrait photography information
Samsung SL820 Portrait photography information
26
features face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
26
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Street photography features
Samsung SL820 Street photography features
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Travel photography details
Samsung SL820 Travel photography details
58
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Landscape photography advice
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography advice
36
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
32
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Vlogging highlights
Samsung SL820 Vlogging highlights
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
27
quite wide (28mm)
has face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Samsung SL820
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISSamsung SL820
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Samsung SL820
Also called Digital IXUS 110 IS IT100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-18 2009-02-17
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145g (0.32 pounds) 168g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
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/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release - $280