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Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm JX550

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 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
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 110 IS
Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase 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 JX550 Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the Canon SD960 IS versus Fujifilm JX550, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SD960 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was introduced 3 years prior to the Fujifilm JX550 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SD960 IS scores against the Fujifilm JX550 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Fujifilm JX550

 SD960 IS Fujifilm JX550 
Display dimensions2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Canon SD960 IS

 Fujifilm JX550 SD960 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2009Fresher by 35 months

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Fujifilm JX550

 SD960 IS Fujifilm JX550 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SD960 IS has got exterior dimensions of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm JX550 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check the Canon SD960 IS versus Fujifilm JX550 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SD960 IS and the Fujifilm JX550.

Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD960 IS and Fujifilm JX550 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD960 IS and Fujifilm JX550.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm JX550 to render more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older SD960 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm JX550 as a Portrait photography camera
26
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD960 IS
Street photography with Fujifilm JX550
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
lighter than competition (113g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Sports photography factors
Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography factors
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
32
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm JX550 as a Travel photography camera
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competition (113 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD960 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm JX550
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
34
decently wide (26mm)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Vlogging details
Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging details
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Fujifilm JX550
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISFujifilm FinePix JX550
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Fujifilm FinePix JX550
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-18 2012-01-05
Physical type 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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 2cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.8 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145g (0.32 lbs) 113g (0.25 lbs)
Physical 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 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost - $200