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Canon PowerShot SD960 IS

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Pros

  • The new interface is straightforward and attractive

Cons

  • Optical zoom may not be available during movie recording
  • The camera takes the same amount of time again to apply noise reduction
  • this 24 second movie is 69Mb in size

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 6.17x4.55 mm
  • 12 Mpx
  • 4000, 3000 px
  • 5.8
  • Continuous, Single
  • 2.8 in
  • no

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Canon PowerShot SD960 IS - Pros & Cons

Canon PowerShot SD960 IS

Pros

  • The new interface is straightforward and attractive

Cons

  • Optical zoom may not be available during movie recording
  • The camera takes the same amount of time again to apply noise reduction
  • this 24 second movie is 69Mb in size
  • optical viewfinder window
  • its navigational controller is a frustrating gimmick
  • RAW photos are not supported so you have less margin for error
  • it rather slow and not ideal in low light
  • Shooting portrait images favors heavily to sensor dimension
  • Canon SD960 IS has no manual focusing
  • the screen is not a touch screen
  • Canon SD960 IS have Touch Screen

Canon PowerShot SD960 IS - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
2.8 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
1600
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
12 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4000 x 3000 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Canon PowerShot SD960 IS - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.24 in
Effective pixels12.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Max resolution4000 x 3000 px
Other resolutions
  • 4000x2248
  • 3264x2448
  • 2592x1944
  • 1600x1200
  • 640x480
  • 320x140
ProcessorDIGIC 4
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom4.0 x
Digital zoom4.0 x
Minimum aperture2.8
Maximum aperture5.8
Focal length equiv28 - 112
Focus adjustmentAuto
Autofocus
  • Continuous
  • Single
Auto Focus (AF) lockyes
Manual focusNo
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyes
Macro focus range0.79 in
Number of focus points9
Image stabiliserOptical
Filter threadno
Folded opticsno
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Photography features
Minimum shutter speed15.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityno
Aperture priorityno
Manual exposure modeno
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Self-timer delay2.0 s
Histogramyes
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range4
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Manual
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
External flashno
Continuous drive0.8 fps
Scene modes
  • Beach
  • Children
  • Fireworks
  • Portrait
  • Sunset
  • Underwater
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
3D supportno
Manual settingsno
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
  • custom
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Audio features
Microphone typeMono
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Dimensions
Weight5.11 oz
Width3.85 in
Height2.13 in
Depth0.87 in
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Power
Battery life (CIPA)200
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Rechargeable batteryyes
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Other features
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes
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Image
ISO
  • 80
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • AUTO
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum80
ISO maximum1600
Maximum image resolution4000 x 3000 px
White balance presets6
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Custom
  • Daylight
  • Fluorescent
  • Tungsten
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formatsJPEG
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Positive film
  • Sepia
  • Skin tones
  • Vivid
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeOptical
Supported aspect ratios16:9
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size2.8 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots230000
Touch screenno
Field of view100.0 %
Live viewno
ViewfinderNone
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1280 x 720 px
Video recordingyes
HD typeHD
Supported video file formatsMOV
Camera playback
  • Movie
  • Single image
  • Slide show
Max frame rate (highest resolution)30.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Body materialMetal
Colour of product
  • Blue
  • Gold
  • Pink
  • Silver
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • MMC
  • SD
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • MMC
  • MMC Plus
  • HD MMC Plus
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Connectivity
HDMIyes
HDMI ports quantity1
USB version2.0
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
Bluetoothno
AV outputyes

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Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Canon - Editorial Reviews (14)

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Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Canon Digital IXUS 110 IS Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 05.06.2009
Canon Digital IXUS 110 IS Review | Photography Blog
3.5

The Canon Digital IXUS 110 IS (also know as the Canon PowerShot SD960 IS) is a new compact camera with a 28mm wide-angle lens and HD video mode. Available in four different pastel colours, the Canon IXUS 110 IS features a 4x zoom lens with Optical Image Stabilization, 2.8 inch wide-angle LCD screen and 12 megapixel sensor. Gavin Stoker casts his critical eye over the new $329.99 / £349.00 / €399.00 Canon Digital IXUS 110 IS.

Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Canon SD960 IS Review @ DigitalCameraReview
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Published: 30.03.2009
Canon SD960 IS Review @ DigitalCameraReview

DigitalCameraReview has posted their review of the Canon PowerShot SD960 IS [Specs], an ultra compact digital camera that is "a solid performer" with its 12.1MP resolution (1/2.3-in. CCD)…

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Canon Powershot SD960 IS Review - Steve's Digicams

Review posted 4/13/2009Canon's Press ReleaseLAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., February 17, 2009 - Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, today introduced 10 new PowerShot cameras that offer an array of photographic options for the entry-level consumer right up to the photo enthusiast. Whether on a family

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Published: 22.05.2009
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS

Canon PowerShot SD960 IS

Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Canon IXUS 110 IS digital camera
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Canon IXUS 110 IS digital camera
4.0

A small and versatile point-and-shoot Canon digital camera with a high quality wide-angle lens and HD movie recording

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Published: 17.02.2009
Canon SD960 IS Review
4.0

Canon SD960 IS review, find out how the SD960 IS stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Canon Digital IXUS 110 IS Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 05.06.2009
Canon Digital IXUS 110 IS Review | Photography Blog
3.5

The Canon Digital IXUS 110 IS (also know as the Canon PowerShot SD960 IS) is a new compact camera with a 28mm wide-angle lens and HD video mode. Available in four different pastel colours, the Canon IXUS 110 IS features a 4x zoom lens with Optical Image Stabilization, 2.8 inch wide-angle LCD screen and 12 megapixel sensor. Gavin Stoker casts his critical eye over the new $329.99 / £349.00 / €399.00 Canon Digital IXUS 110 IS.

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Published: 13.08.2013
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS
3.0

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Published: 12.08.2009
Canon IXUS 110 IS
4.5

Canon’s 12MP wide-angle ultra-compact camera has all the latest features

Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Review : Canon Ixus 110is
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Review : Canon Ixus 110is

If it isn%C2%92t broke don%C2%92t mend it does not seem to apply to the highly successful range of <b>Ixus</b> <b>cameras</b>. I have reviewed several and numerous things are in different places in fact it looks quiet different to earlier models.

Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Canon SD960 IS Review | Camera Decision
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Published: 18.02.2009
Canon SD960 IS Review | Camera Decision
1.7

Canon SD960 IS is a 12.0MP Small Sensor Compact camera with a 1/2.3-inch sized CCD sensor and 28-112 mm F2.8-5.8 lens. Read our SD960 IS review to find its pros and cons.

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Canon Powershot SD960 IS Review - Steve's Digicams

Physical ViewsThe SD960 IS compared to an average CD disc. Powershot SD960 IS Features:12.1 Megapixel CCD sensor for up to 4000x3000 pixel images 4x optical 28-112mm (35mm equivalent) zoom Optical Image Stabilization (IS) technology 2.8' PureColor II LCD with 230,000 pixels Widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio