Canon SD960 IS vs Sony HX80

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon SD960 IS and Sony HX80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the SD960 IS (12MP) and HX80 (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was introduced 8 years earlier than the HX80 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SD960 IS scores against the HX80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD960 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SD960 IS Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SD960 IS enjoys 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) whilst the Sony HX80 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Canon SD960 IS and Sony HX80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SD960 IS against the HX80.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD960 IS and HX80 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The image below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD960 IS and HX80.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony HX80 to produce more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged SD960 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.