Canon SD960 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR

Here is a detailed review of the Canon SD960 IS versus FujiFilm F300EXR, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the F300EXR (12MP) is fairly close but the SD960 IS (1/2.3") and F300EXR (1/2") provide different sensor sizes.

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The SD960 IS was launched 17 months before the F300EXR making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SD960 IS grades against the F300EXR with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD960 IS & FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SD960 IS Gallery & FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SD960 IS features outer dimensions of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the FujiFilm F300EXR has specifications of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SD960 IS and the F300EXR.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SD960 IS and F300EXR is 95 and 91 respectively.

Often, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD960 IS and F300EXR.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical resolution but different sensor sizing. The SD960 IS provides the smaller sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging. The older SD960 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.