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Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
Portability
75
Imaging
32
Features
26
Overall
29

Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd 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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Also Known as Digital IXUS 110 IS
Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Released January 2009
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Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was brought out 2 months after the Fujifilm S8100fd so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SD960 IS matches up against the Fujifilm S8100fd in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 SD960 IS Fujifilm S8100fd 
Screen size2.8"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Canon SD960 IS

 Fujifilm S8100fd SD960 IS 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Fujifilm S8100fd

 SD960 IS Fujifilm S8100fd 
ReleasedFebruary 2009January 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SD960 IS comes with outside dimensions of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Fujifilm S8100fd has proportions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Examine the Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SD960 IS versus the Fujifilm S8100fd.

Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD960 IS and Fujifilm S8100fd is 95 and 75 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SD960 IS and Fujifilm S8100fd.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon SD960 IS to give more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD960 IS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
26
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
has manual focus
can't use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Street photography information
Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Sports photography factors
Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography factors
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
32
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Travel photography factors
Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography factors
58
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
53
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
very long reach (486mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD960 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
36
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
35
has manual focus
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Vlogging details
Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging details
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
24
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Fujifilm S8100fd
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISFujifilm FinePix S8100fd
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd
Also called Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-02-18 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800))
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145 gr (0.32 pounds) 405 gr (0.89 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1")
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 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost - $300