Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB700
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![Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Canon-PowerShot-SD960-IS.jpg)
![Samsung WB700 front Samsung WB700 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-WB700/Samsung-WB700-front.jpg)
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Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB700 Key Specs
(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
- Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 110 IS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
- Revealed December 2010
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Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB700 Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon SD960 IS versus Samsung WB700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The SD960 IS was brought out 22 months prior to the WB700 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the SD960 IS scores versus the WB700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB700 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD960 IS and Samsung WB700. The entire galleries are available at Canon SD960 IS Gallery and Samsung WB700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Samsung WB700
SD960 IS | WB700 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Canon SD960 IS
WB700 | SD960 IS | |||
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Revealed | December 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 22 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Samsung WB700
SD960 IS | WB700 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SD960 IS offers external measurements of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Samsung WB700 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SD960 IS versus Samsung WB700 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SD960 IS and the WB700.
![Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB700 size comparison Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB700 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD960-IS-vs-Samsung-WB700-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD960 IS and WB700 is 95 and 98 respectively.
![Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD960-IS-vs-Samsung-WB700-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The visual here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD960 IS and WB700.
All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung WB700 to give greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older SD960 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
![Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD960-IS-vs-Samsung-WB700-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD960-IS-vs-Samsung-WB700-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB700 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS | Samsung WB700 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD960 IS | Samsung WB700 |
Also called as | Digital IXUS 110 IS | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-02-18 | 2010-12-28 |
Physical type | 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 | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | - |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
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) | () |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.8 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.8 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 145 gr (0.32 lb) | - |
Dimensions | 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus | - |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | - | $300 |