- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 12.1 megapixels
- 28.00mm - 112.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Canon SD960 IS Review.
- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 14.1 megapixels
- 33.00mm - 165.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Fujifilm AX300 Review.
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: | ||
Successor: | ||
General | ||
Model Number: | SD960 IS | AX300 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Ultra Compact | Compact |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $329.99 | $99.95 |
Street Price: | $299.00 | $91.51 |
Date Available: | 2009-03-05 | 2011-02-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
5.7 oz
(162 g)
includes batteries |
5.9 oz
(168 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
3.9 x
2.1 x
0.9 in. (98 x 54 x 22 mm) |
3.7 x
2.4 x
1.1 in. (93 x 60 x 28 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CCD | CCD |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Fujifilm | |
Effective Megapixels: | 12.1 | 14.1 |
Sensor Format: | 1/2.3 inch | 1/2.3 inch |
Sensor size: | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.54 microns | 1.44 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | n/a |
Aspect Ratio: | 4:3, 16:9 | 4:3, 16:9 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | ||
Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | ||
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | ||
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | ||
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | ||
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
4288 x 3216
(13.8 MP,
4:3), 4288 x 2864 (12.3 MP, 3:2), 4288 x 2416 (10.4 MP, Other), 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3), 3072 x 1728 (5.3 MP, 16:9), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.2) | JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 1.0 | 1.2 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (30)
640x480 (30) 320x240 (30) |
1280x720 (30)
640x480 (30) 320x240 (30) |
Movie File Format: | MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: PCM) | AVI (Motion JPEG) |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | ||
HD Video Out: | Yes | No |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | n/a | n/a |
Lens: | Canon Zoom Lens | Fujinon Zoom; 8 elements in 8 groups |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 112mm | 33 - 165mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 5 - 20mm | 5.9 - 29.5mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 4.00x | 5.00x |
Aperture Range: | f/2.8 (W) - f/5.8 (T) | f/3.3 or f/8 (W) / f/5.9 or f/14.4 (T) with ND filter |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
45 cm to Infinity 17.7 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: |
2 -
50 cm 0.8 - 19.7 in |
10 -
80 cm 3.9 - 31.5 in |
Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | No |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 4x | Up to 6.7x |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detect with Face Detection | Contrast Detection; Center / Tracking |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | No |
Manual Focus: | Yes | No |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | LCD | LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | ||
Focus Peaking: | No | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | No |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.8 | 2.7 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 230,000 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | |
Top Deck Display: | ||
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | ||
Minimum ISO (native): | ||
ISO Settings: | Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600. 3200 requires special scene mode | Auto,100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200* *at 3-megapixels |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Underwater, Custom | Auto, Fine, Shade, Incandescent light, Fluorescent light 1(Daylight), Fluorescent light 2(Warm White), Fluorescent light 3(Cool White) |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/1600 - 15 sec | 1/1400 - 8 sec |
Bulb Mode: | No | No |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot (center), Face Detect AE | TTL 256-zone metering |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | No | No |
Shutter Priority: | No | No |
Full Manual Exposure: | No | No |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Portrait, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Aquarium, Underwater, ISO 3200, Indoor, Kids & Pets, Night Snapshot, Color Accent, Color Swap, Digital Macro, Long Shutter, Stitch Assist | SR Auto, Auto, P, Movie, Natural Light & with Flash, Natural Light, Portrait, Baby, Smile & Shoot, Landscape, Motion Panorama, Sport, Night, Night (Tripod), Fireworks, Sunset, Snow, Beach, Party, Flower, Text |
Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | 2, 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Auto Red-eye Correction, Flash On, Flash Off; FE lock, Slow Synchro | Auto, Red-eye Reduction,Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | Auto ISO: 1-13 ft./30cm-4.0m (W), 1-6.6 ft./30cm-2.0m (T) | Auto ISO: Wide: Approx. 60 cm - 3.0 m / 2.0 ft. - 9.8 ft.; Telephoto: Approx. 60 cm - 2.0 m / 2.0 ft. - 6.6 ft. |
Max Flash Sync: | ||
Flash Exposure Compensation: | ||
External Flash Connection: | n/a | n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC | SD / SDHC |
UHS Support: | ||
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | No | No |
Uncompressed Format: | ||
Movie File Format: | MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: PCM) | AVI (Motion JPEG) |
Included Memory: | No memory included | 0.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
NFC: | No | No |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | No |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | No | No |
Remote Control Type: | ||
Connections (extended): | HDMI output | |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 2.21 | |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 1.0 | 1.2 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | Unlimited | |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.42 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.46 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.077 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
Startup Time: | 1.7 seconds | |
Play -> Record Time: | ||
Flash cycle time, full power: | 9.0 seconds | |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 200 shots | 480 shots (NiMH AA) |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary NB-4L | 2 x AA |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium Ion rechargeable | Alkaline, Lithium disposables; NiMH rechargeables |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NB-4L Lithium-ion rechargeable | 2 x AA Alkaline disposables |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
Internal Charging Supported: | ||
Software | ||
Included Software: | Canon software suite | |
OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | Optical Image Stabilization, Face Detection, Motion Detection, 720p HD video. Available in silver, blue, pink, and gold. | 720p HD Movies, Smile / Blink Detection, Scene Recognition Auto (SR AUTO), Face Detection and Automatic Red-eye Removal, i-Flash, Tracking AF, Motion Panorama. Available in black. |