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Canon SD960 IS vs FujiFilm JX300

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30

Canon SD960 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Key Specs

Canon SD960 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 54 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 110 IS
FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JX305
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Canon SD960 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon SD960 IS vs FujiFilm JX300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the JX300 (14MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was unveiled 22 months before the JX300 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the SD960 IS grades against the JX300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the FujiFilm JX300

 SD960 IS JX300 
Screen sizing2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Canon SD960 IS

 JX300 SD960 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2009More modern by 22 months

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and FujiFilm JX300

 SD960 IS JX300 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon SD960 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SD960 IS features outside dimensions of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm JX300 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SD960 IS compared to the JX300.

Canon SD960 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SD960 IS and JX300 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD960 IS and JX300.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the FujiFilm JX300 to render greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged SD960 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SD960 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Portrait photography information
FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography information
26
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Street photography information
FujiFilm JX300 Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
55
lighter than average (130g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm JX300 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
30
good MP (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Travel photography details
FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography details
58
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
lighter than average (130g)
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Landscape photography details
FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography details
36
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
32
quite wide (28mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery power (180 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Vlogging factors
FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging factors
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than average (130g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
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Canon SD960 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and FujiFilm JX300
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISFujiFilm FinePix JX300
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SD960 IS FujiFilm FinePix JX300
Also called as Digital IXUS 110 IS FinePix JX305
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/2.6-6.2
Macro focus range 2cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1800 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145 grams (0.32 pounds) 130 grams (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 180 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD / SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing - $110