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Canon SD960 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon SD960 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 110 IS
FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix JZ305
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Canon SD960 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon SD960 IS and FujiFilm JZ300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the JZ300 (12MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was revealed 11 months before the JZ300 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SD960 IS matches up vs the JZ300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the FujiFilm JZ300

 SD960 IS JZ300 
Display sizing2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Canon SD960 IS

 JZ300 SD960 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010February 2009Newer by 11 months

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and FujiFilm JZ300

 SD960 IS JZ300 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon SD960 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SD960 IS has physical measurements of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the FujiFilm JZ300 has specifications of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SD960 IS compared to the JZ300.

Canon SD960 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD960 IS and JZ300 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The picture below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD960 IS and JZ300.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you can expect comparable quality of photos although you will need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged SD960 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SD960 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Portrait photography info
FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography info
26
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD960 IS
Street photography with FujiFilm JZ300
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD960 IS
Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ300
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Travel photography highlights
FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography highlights
58
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Landscape photography advice
FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography advice
37
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm JZ300 as a Vlogging camera
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
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Canon SD960 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and FujiFilm JZ300
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISFujiFilm FinePix JZ300
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SD960 IS FujiFilm FinePix JZ300
Also called Digital IXUS 110 IS FinePix JZ305
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-18 2010-02-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 2.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145 grams (0.32 pounds) 168 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID NB-4L NP-45A
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, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price - $180