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Canon SD960 IS vs Sony HX10V

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony HX10V 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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 110 IS
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Refreshed by Sony HX20V
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Canon SD960 IS vs Sony HX10V Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon SD960 IS versus Sony HX10V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the SD960 IS (12MP) and HX10V (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was released 4 years earlier than the HX10V and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the SD960 IS grades against the HX10V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Sony HX10V

 SD960 IS HX10V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Canon SD960 IS

 HX10V SD960 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2012February 2009Fresher by 36 months
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Sony HX10V

 SD960 IS HX10V 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SD960 IS comes with outside dimensions of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony HX10V has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SD960 IS and the HX10V.

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD960 IS and HX10V is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through specs. The visual underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SD960 IS and HX10V.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX10V to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The older SD960 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Portrait photography info
Sony HX10V Portrait photography info
26
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
38
good megapixels (18MP)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Street photography details
Sony HX10V Street photography details
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (234 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Sports photography features
Sony HX10V Sports photography features
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
49
incredible zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Travel photography info
Sony HX10V Travel photography info
58
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average (234g)
good megapixels (18MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (400mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Landscape photography factors
Sony HX10V Landscape photography factors
37
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
45
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD960 IS
Vlogging with Sony HX10V
31
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
34
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (234 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon SD960 IS vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Sony HX10V
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Also called as Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-02-18 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.8 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145 grams (0.32 lbs) 234 grams (0.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 life - 320 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-4L NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch - $616