Canon SD960 IS vs Sony S2000
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Canon SD960 IS vs Sony S2000 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Canon SD960 IS vs Sony S2000 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD960 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SD960 IS Gallery & Sony S2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Sony S2000
SD960 IS | S2000 |
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Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Canon SD960 IS
S2000 | SD960 IS | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | February 2009 | More modern by 10 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Sony S2000
SD960 IS | S2000 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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).
Check the Canon SD960 IS versus Sony S2000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Canon SD960 IS vs Sony S2000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | |
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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 |