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Canon SD960 IS vs Sony W650

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony W650 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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 110 IS
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Canon SD960 IS vs Sony W650 Overview

Let's look closer at the Canon SD960 IS and Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the SD960 IS (12MP) and W650 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was introduced 3 years before the W650 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the SD960 IS grades vs the W650 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Sony W650

 SD960 IS W650 

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Canon SD960 IS

 W650 SD960 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2009More modern by 35 months
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Sony W650

 SD960 IS W650 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SD960 IS has exterior measurements of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony W650 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SD960 IS versus the W650.

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony W650 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SD960 IS and W650 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The pic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD960 IS and W650.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony W650 to render more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged SD960 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W650 as a Portrait photography camera
26
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD960 IS
Street photography with Sony W650
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (124g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Sports photography information
Sony W650 Sports photography information
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Travel photography highlights
Sony W650 Travel photography highlights
58
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (124g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Landscape photography factors
Sony W650 Landscape photography factors
37
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
43
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sony W650 as a Vlogging camera
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
33
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competition (124g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Canon SD960 IS vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Sony W650
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-18 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.8 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145 grams (0.32 lbs) 124 grams (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 life - 220 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-4L NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release - $140