Clicky

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB50F 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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Also Known as Digital IXUS 110 IS
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2014
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon SD960 IS versus Samsung WB50F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the SD960 IS (12MP) and WB50F (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

The SD960 IS was revealed 5 years before the WB50F and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SD960 IS scores versus the WB50F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

        

Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Samsung WB50F

 SD960 IS WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Canon SD960 IS

 WB50F SD960 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2009More recent by 59 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Samsung WB50F

 SD960 IS WB50F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SD960 IS enjoys outside measurements 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 WB50F has measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD960 IS versus Samsung WB50F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SD960 IS versus the WB50F.

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD960 IS and WB50F is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SD960 IS and WB50F.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung WB50F to offer you greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The older SD960 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Portrait photography info
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography info
26
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
36
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD960 IS
Street photography with Samsung WB50F
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (207g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Travel Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Travel photography advice
Samsung WB50F Travel photography advice
58
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average (207 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD960 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung WB50F
36
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
47
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Vlogging info
Samsung WB50F Vlogging info
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
30
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (207g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Samsung WB50F
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISSamsung WB50F
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Samsung WB50F
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-02-18 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds -
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145g (0.32 lbs) 207g (0.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release - $180