Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR

Here is a extended overview of the Canon SD960 IS and Fujifilm F500 EXR, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the SD960 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the SD960 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The SD960 IS was brought out 22 months before the Fujifilm F500 EXR making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SD960 IS scores versus the Fujifilm F500 EXR for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD960 IS and Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR. The entire galleries are available at Canon SD960 IS Gallery and Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SD960 IS features 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) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR has sizing of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Compare the Canon SD960 IS and Fujifilm F500 EXR in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SD960 IS and the Fujifilm F500 EXR.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SD960 IS and Fujifilm F500 EXR is 95 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The graphic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD960 IS and Fujifilm F500 EXR.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SD960 IS due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will render more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older SD960 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.