Nikon S6400 has a
16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features Expeed C2 processor. On the other hand, Canon SD960 IS has a
12.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor .
Below you can see the S6400 and SD960 IS sensor size comparison.
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Nikon S6400 and Canon SD960 IS Cameras
Nikon S6400 and Canon SD960 IS have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture. On the other hand, since Canon SD960 IS has 32% larger pixel area (2.34µm 2 vs 1.76µm 2 ) compared to Nikon S6400, it has larger pixel area to collect light hence potential to have less noise in low light / High ISO images.
Sensor size sets the circle of confusion, so it drives how much depth of field each
of these bodies gives you at a given aperture. You can calculate it exactly for the
Nikon S6400
or the
Canon SD960 IS ,
including hyperfocal distance.
