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Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm JX500

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 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 JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Canon SD960 IS versus Fujifilm JX500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was introduced 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm JX500 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SD960 IS grades versus the Fujifilm JX500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Fujifilm JX500

 SD960 IS Fujifilm JX500 
Display dimension2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Canon SD960 IS

 Fujifilm JX500 SD960 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2009More modern by 35 months

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Fujifilm JX500

 SD960 IS Fujifilm JX500 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in 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") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Fujifilm JX500 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Examine the Canon SD960 IS versus Fujifilm JX500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SD960 IS vs the Fujifilm JX500.

Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD960 IS and Fujifilm JX500 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The picture here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD960 IS and Fujifilm JX500.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm JX500 to resolve greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SD960 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD960 IS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX500
26
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
29
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm JX500 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
55
lighter than competition in class (113g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Sports photography info
Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography info
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
31
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Travel photography information
Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography information
58
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography advice
37
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
33
really wide (26mm)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD960 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm JX500
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Fujifilm JX500
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISFujifilm FinePix JX500
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Fujifilm FinePix JX500
Also called Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-18 2012-01-05
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus range 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145g (0.32 pounds) 113g (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" 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 model NB-4L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
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