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Canon SD960 IS vs Sony WX10

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
38
Overall
38

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony WX10 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 110 IS
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Canon SD960 IS vs Sony WX10 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Canon SD960 IS vs Sony WX10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the SD960 IS (12MP) and WX10 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was unveiled 22 months earlier than the WX10 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SD960 IS matches up versus the WX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Sony WX10

 SD960 IS WX10 

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Canon SD960 IS

 WX10 SD960 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2009Fresher by 22 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Sony WX10

 SD960 IS WX10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.8"2.8"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. 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) and the Sony WX10 has specifications of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD960 IS vs Sony WX10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SD960 IS against the WX10.

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD960 IS and WX10 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The graphic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SD960 IS and WX10.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony WX10 to give you extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older SD960 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Portrait photography advice
Sony WX10 Portrait photography advice
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supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
38
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Street photography info
Sony WX10 Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Sports photography information
Sony WX10 Sports photography information
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD960 IS
Travel photography with Sony WX10
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Landscape photography camera
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fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Vlogging information
Sony WX10 Vlogging information
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
32
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon SD960 IS vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Sony WX10
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Also called Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-18 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8 inch 2.8 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145 grams (0.32 lb) 161 grams (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NB-4L NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
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 1 1
Pricing at launch - $200