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Canon SD960 IS vs Sony W370

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony W370 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
  • Released February 2009
  • Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 110 IS
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Canon SD960 IS vs Sony W370 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon SD960 IS vs Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the W370 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was revealed 10 months prior to the W370 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SD960 IS grades versus the W370 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Sony W370

 SD960 IS W370 

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Canon SD960 IS

 W370 SD960 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010February 2009More modern by 10 months
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Sony W370

 SD960 IS W370 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD960 IS provides outside dimensions of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony W370 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SD960 IS vs Sony W370 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SD960 IS versus the W370.

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony W370 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SD960 IS and W370 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The picture below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD960 IS and W370.

To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony W370 to produce more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged SD960 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Portrait photography details
Sony W370 Portrait photography details
26
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Street photography information
Sony W370 Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD960 IS
Sports photography with Sony W370
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Travel photography info
Sony W370 Travel photography info
58
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Landscape photography advice
Sony W370 Landscape photography advice
36
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD960 IS
Vlogging with Sony W370
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
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Canon SD960 IS vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Sony W370
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Also called as Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-18 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145 grams (0.32 lbs) 179 grams (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price - $230