Nikon S4300 with Canon SD960 IS Comparison

Nikon S4300 and Canon SD960 IS Main Features

  • February, 2012
  • February, 2009
  • 16 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • 12 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • 26-156 mm (6x) F3.5-6.5 Zoom Lens
  • 28-112 mm (4x) F2.8-5.8 Zoom Lens
  • 100 - 3200 ISO
  • 80 - 1600 ISO
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • -
  • 1.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 96 x 59 x 21 mm, 139g.
  • 98 x 54 x 22 mm, 145g.
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Nikon S4300 Scores


Imaging score
21
Features score
45
Value for money score
59
Portability score
98
Overall score
41

Canon SD960 IS Scores


Imaging score
20
Features score
33
Value for money score
32
Portability score
98
Overall score
35

Canon PowerShot SD960 IS with Nikon Coolpix S4300 Overview


Let's compare Nikon Coolpix S4300 with Canon PowerShot SD960 IS. These models are included in the Small Sensor Compact cameras. Nikon S4300 was released in 2012, and Canon SD960 IS in 2009. Coolpix S4300 is newer, which is a plus. PowerShot SD960 IS 3 years older. However 3 years, the difference is not so bad.
The sensor resolution of Coolpix S4300 is greater than that of PowerShot SD960 IS. However, the difference of 4 MP is not very significant. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the first camera (Coolpix S4300), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. At Nikon S4300, the maximum ISO is greater by 1600. Both cameras have Sensor-shift image stabilization. Nikon S4300 has a larger 3-inch Fixed screen, the other camera has a 2-inch Fixed screen.
Nikon Coolpix S4300 has 1.0 fps continuous shooting.

General Coolpix S4300 PowerShot SD960 IS
Brand Nikon Canon
Model Coolpix S4300 PowerShot SD960 IS
Announced February, 2012 February, 2009
Body Type Compact Compact
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses 0 0
Macro Focus Range 5 2
Screen
Screen Size 3" 2"
Screen Type Fixed Fixed
Screen Resolution 460k pixels 230k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% n/a%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 9 9
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/4 sec 1/15 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec 1/1600 sec
Continuous Shooting n/a fps 1.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range no built-in flash 4.00
Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±2 EV ±2 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size 1/2.3 1/2.3
Sensor Type CCD CCD
Sensor Dimensions 6.16 x 4.62 mm 6.16 x 4.62 mm
Sensor Area 28.5 mm² 28.5 mm²
Sensor Resolution 16 MP 12 MP
Max Image Resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max Native ISO 3200 1600
Min Native ISO 100 80
Max Boosted ISO 0 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 180 shots 0 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack
Battery Model EN-EL19 NB-4L
Physical
Weight 139 g 145 g
Physical Dimensions 96 x 59 x 21 mm 98 x 54 x 22 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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