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Canon SD960 IS vs Sony WX150

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony WX150 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
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 110 IS
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released February 2012
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Canon SD960 IS vs Sony WX150 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Canon SD960 IS vs Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the SD960 IS (12MP) and WX150 (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was released 4 years before the WX150 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SD960 IS grades versus the WX150 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Sony WX150

 SD960 IS WX150 

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Canon SD960 IS

 WX150 SD960 IS 
ReleasedFebruary 2012February 2009Newer by 36 months
Screen size3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Sony WX150

 SD960 IS WX150 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SD960 IS provides external measurements of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony WX150 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SD960 IS versus the WX150.

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SD960 IS and WX150 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The image below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SD960 IS and WX150.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony WX150 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SD960 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Portrait photography advice
Sony WX150 Portrait photography advice
26
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
38
good MP (18MP)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Street photography information
Sony WX150 Street photography information
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (133g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Sports photography advice
Sony WX150 Sports photography advice
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
46
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Travel photography factors
Sony WX150 Travel photography factors
58
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competitors (133g)
good MP (18MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Landscape photography details
Sony WX150 Landscape photography details
37
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
46
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD960 IS
Vlogging with Sony WX150
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
35
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone socket
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Canon SD960 IS vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Sony WX150
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Also called as Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-18 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
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 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145g (0.32 lb) 133g (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 240 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-4L NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at release - $300