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Canon SD960 IS vs FujiFilm AX350

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
16
Overall
29

Canon SD960 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Key Specs

Canon SD960 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 54 x 22mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 110 IS
FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix AX355
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Canon SD960 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon SD960 IS and FujiFilm AX350, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the SD960 IS (12MP) and AX350 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was revealed 22 months before the AX350 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SD960 IS grades vs the AX350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the FujiFilm AX350

 SD960 IS AX350 
Screen dimension2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Canon SD960 IS

 AX350 SD960 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2009Newer by 22 months

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and FujiFilm AX350

 SD960 IS AX350 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon SD960 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD960 IS provides exterior dimensions of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm AX350 has dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Canon SD960 IS and FujiFilm AX350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SD960 IS compared to the AX350.

Canon SD960 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SD960 IS and AX350 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The picture underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SD960 IS and AX350.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the FujiFilm AX350 to produce more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged SD960 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SD960 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Portrait photography info
FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography info
26
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Street photography info
FujiFilm AX350 Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Sports photography advice
FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography advice
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (180 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD960 IS
Travel photography with FujiFilm AX350
58
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
56
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery (180 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD960 IS
Landscape photography with FujiFilm AX350
36
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
28
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery (180 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm AX350 as a Vlogging camera
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon SD960 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and FujiFilm AX350
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISFujiFilm FinePix AX350
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SD960 IS FujiFilm FinePix AX350
Also Known as Digital IXUS 110 IS FinePix AX355
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-18 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3440
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 33-165mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145 grams (0.32 lbs) 168 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 180 pictures
Type of battery - AA
Battery ID NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Launch cost - $0