Canon SD960 IS vs Sony WX150
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Canon SD960 IS vs Sony WX150 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe 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.
Canon SD960 IS vs Sony WX150 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD960 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The complete galleries are available at Canon SD960 IS Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Sony WX150
SD960 IS | WX150 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Canon SD960 IS
WX150 | SD960 IS | |||
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Released | February 2012 | February 2009 | Newer by 36 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Sony WX150
SD960 IS | WX150 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Analyze the Canon SD960 IS vs Sony WX150 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SD960 IS and WX150 is 95 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Canon SD960 IS vs Sony WX150 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 | |
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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 |