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Canon SD960 IS vs Sony W800

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony W800 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
  • Released February 2009
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 110 IS
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Canon SD960 IS vs Sony W800 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon SD960 IS versus Sony W800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the SD960 IS (12MP) and W800 (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was launched 6 years prior to the W800 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SD960 IS grades vs the W800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Sony W800

 SD960 IS W800 
Screen dimension2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Canon SD960 IS

 W800 SD960 IS 
RevealedFebruary 2014February 2009More modern by 60 months

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Sony W800

 SD960 IS W800 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SD960 IS has got 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) and the Sony W800 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SD960 IS and the W800.

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony W800 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SD960 IS and W800 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The pic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SD960 IS and W800.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony W800 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SD960 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Portrait photography details
Sony W800 Portrait photography details
26
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
38
MP count good (20 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Street photography factors
Sony W800 Street photography factors
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (125g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD960 IS
Sports photography with Sony W800
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Travel photography camera
Sony W800 as a Travel photography camera
58
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than others (125g)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Landscape photography advice
Sony W800 Landscape photography advice
37
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
41
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Vlogging information
Sony W800 Vlogging information
31
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
33
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than others (125 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
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Canon SD960 IS vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Sony W800
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Also called Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-18 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
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) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.2-6.4
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 file format Motion JPEG AVI MPEG4
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145g (0.32 pounds) 125g (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price - $90