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Canon SD960 IS vs Sony H55

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony H55 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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 110 IS
Sony H55
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Sony H55

 SD960 IS H55 

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Canon SD960 IS

 H55 SD960 IS 
IntroducedJune 2010February 2009Newer by 16 months
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Sony H55

 SD960 IS H55 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony H55 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Portrait photography details
Sony H55 Portrait photography details
26
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Street photography info
Sony H55 Street photography info
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Sports photography advice
Sony H55 Sports photography advice
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Travel photography features
Sony H55 Travel photography features
58
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Landscape photography information
Sony H55 Landscape photography information
37
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
42
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Vlogging features
Sony H55 Vlogging features
31
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
28
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon SD960 IS vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Sony H55
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
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