Canon SD960 IS vs FujiFilm XP10

Lets look closer at the Canon SD960 IS and FujiFilm XP10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the XP10 (12MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was unveiled 11 months prior to the XP10 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SD960 IS grades against the XP10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD960 IS & FujiFilm FinePix XP10. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SD960 IS Gallery & FujiFilm XP10 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SD960 IS features exterior measurements 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 XP10 has proportions of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SD960 IS versus the XP10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD960 IS and XP10 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The pic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SD960 IS and XP10.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs although you may want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged SD960 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.