Canon SD960 IS vs Sony H55
95 Imaging
35 Features
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92 Imaging
37 Features
28 Overall
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Canon SD960 IS vs Sony H55 Key Specs
(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
- Launched February 2009
- Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 110 IS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
- Introduced June 2010
Canon SD960 IS vs Sony H55 Overview
The following is a thorough overview of the Canon SD960 IS vs Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the H55 (14MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SD960 IS was introduced 16 months before the H55 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SD960 IS scores versus the H55 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon SD960 IS vs Sony H55 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD960 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The whole galleries are available at Canon SD960 IS Gallery and Sony H55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Sony H55
SD960 IS | H55 |
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Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Canon SD960 IS
H55 | SD960 IS | |||
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Introduced | June 2010 | February 2009 | Newer by 16 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Sony H55
SD960 IS | H55 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither has Touch display |
Canon SD960 IS vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SD960 IS has external 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) while the Sony H55 has sizing of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SD960 IS vs Sony H55 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SD960 IS versus the H55.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SD960 IS and H55 is 95 and 92 respectively.
Canon SD960 IS vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The picture below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SD960 IS and H55.
To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony H55 to produce greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SD960 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon SD960 IS vs Sony H55 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD960 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 |
Alternate name | Digital IXUS 110 IS | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-02-18 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.8 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.8" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 145g (0.32 pounds) | 200g (0.44 pounds) |
Dimensions | 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | - | $235 |