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Canon SD960 IS vs Sony WX300

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
38
Overall
39

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony WX300 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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 110 IS
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Successor is Sony WX350
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Canon SD960 IS vs Sony WX300 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Canon SD960 IS versus Sony WX300, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the SD960 IS (12MP) and WX300 (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was brought out 5 years prior to the WX300 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SD960 IS scores versus the WX300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Sony WX300

 SD960 IS WX300 

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Canon SD960 IS

 WX300 SD960 IS 
ReleasedFebruary 2013February 2009More recent by 48 months
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Sony WX300

 SD960 IS WX300 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SD960 IS enjoys exterior dimensions of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony WX300 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SD960 IS against the WX300.

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD960 IS and WX300 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The photograph below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SD960 IS and WX300.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony WX300 to produce more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older SD960 IS will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Portrait photography info
Sony WX300 Portrait photography info
26
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
36
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Street photography highlights
Sony WX300 Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (166g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD960 IS
Sports photography with Sony WX300
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
49
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Travel photography highlights
Sony WX300 Travel photography highlights
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competitors (166 grams)
resolution is good (18MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Landscape photography details
Sony WX300 Landscape photography details
36
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Vlogging highlights
Sony WX300 Vlogging highlights
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
35
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (166g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no microphone support
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Canon SD960 IS vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Sony WX300
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-02-18 2013-02-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 pounds) 166g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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-BX1
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch - $330