Canon SD960 IS vs Sony A77 II

In this write-up, we are comparing the Canon SD960 IS and Sony A77 II, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the SD960 IS (12MP) and A77 II (24MP) and the SD960 IS (1/2.3") and A77 II (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The SD960 IS was announced 6 years before the A77 II which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SD960 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SD960 IS grades versus the A77 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD960 IS and Sony SLT-A77 II. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SD960 IS Gallery and Sony A77 II Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SD960 IS has exterior 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) while the Sony A77 II has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

Examine the Canon SD960 IS and Sony A77 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SD960 IS and the A77 II.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SD960 IS and A77 II is 95 and 62 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD960 IS and A77 II.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SD960 IS using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony A77 II will resolve greater detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged SD960 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.