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Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB750

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Samsung WB750 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB750 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
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 110 IS
Samsung WB750
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
  • Launched September 2011
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Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB750 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Canon SD960 IS versus Samsung WB750, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the WB750 (13MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was brought out 3 years earlier than the WB750 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SD960 IS grades against the WB750 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Samsung WB750

 SD960 IS WB750 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Canon SD960 IS

 WB750 SD960 IS 
LaunchedSeptember 2011February 2009More modern by 30 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Samsung WB750

 SD960 IS WB750 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SD960 IS offers external measurements 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 WB750 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SD960 IS and the WB750.

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB750 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD960 IS and WB750 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The pic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SD960 IS and WB750.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung WB750 to result in more detail having its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged SD960 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB750 sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Portrait photography camera
26
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
41
manual focus
resolution is good (13MP)
includes face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Street photography info
Samsung WB750 Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (193g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Sports photography information
Samsung WB750 Sports photography information
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
51
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (13MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average in class (193 grams)
resolution is good (13MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB750 Landscape photography advice
36
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
48
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (13MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Vlogging factors
Samsung WB750 Vlogging factors
30
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
34
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (193g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
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Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Samsung WB750
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISSamsung WB750
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Samsung WB750
Also called as Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-02-18 2011-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4096 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145 grams (0.32 pounds) 193 grams (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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-10A
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price - $339