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Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 110 IS
Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon SD960 IS versus Fujifilm JZ100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SD960 IS was introduced 3 years before the Fujifilm JZ100 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SD960 IS grades versus the Fujifilm JZ100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Fujifilm JZ100

 SD960 IS Fujifilm JZ100 
Screen dimensions2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Canon SD960 IS

 Fujifilm JZ100 SD960 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2009Newer by 35 months

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Fujifilm JZ100

 SD960 IS Fujifilm JZ100 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SD960 IS has got outside dimensions of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Fujifilm JZ100 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Canon SD960 IS versus Fujifilm JZ100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SD960 IS versus the Fujifilm JZ100.

Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SD960 IS and Fujifilm JZ100 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The pic here will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD960 IS and Fujifilm JZ100.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm JZ100 to give you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged SD960 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Portrait photography details
Fujifilm JZ100 Portrait photography details
26
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
29
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Street photography highlights
Fujifilm JZ100 Street photography highlights
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (129g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Sports photography features
Fujifilm JZ100 Sports photography features
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD960 IS
Travel photography with Fujifilm JZ100
58
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competitors (129 grams)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Landscape photography information
Fujifilm JZ100 Landscape photography information
37
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
38
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Vlogging information
Fujifilm JZ100 Vlogging information
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
31
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (129g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Fujifilm JZ100
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISFujifilm FinePix JZ100
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Fujifilm FinePix JZ100
Other name Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 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 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
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
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) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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
External flash
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145 grams (0.32 pounds) 129 grams (0.28 pounds)
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 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price - $190