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Canon SD960 IS vs Sony S2000

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Canon SD960 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Also Known as Digital IXUS 110 IS
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Canon SD960 IS vs Sony S2000 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon SD960 IS versus Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was brought out 10 months before the S2000 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SD960 IS scores against the S2000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Sony S2000

 SD960 IS S2000 

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Canon SD960 IS

 S2000 SD960 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010February 2009More modern by 10 months
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Sony S2000

 SD960 IS S2000 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SD960 IS has physical dimensions of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony S2000 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SD960 IS vs the S2000.

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD960 IS and S2000 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD960 IS and S2000.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon SD960 IS to give you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged SD960 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Portrait photography factors
Sony S2000 Portrait photography factors
26
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Street photography advice
Sony S2000 Street photography advice
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
46
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Sports photography advice
Sony S2000 Sports photography advice
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD960 IS
Travel photography with Sony S2000
58
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Landscape photography advice
Sony S2000 Landscape photography advice
36
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
27
decent sized screen (3 inches)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sony S2000 as a Vlogging camera
30
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
21
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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Canon SD960 IS vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Sony S2000
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-18 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145 gr (0.32 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-4L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release - $225