Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd
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Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD960 IS and Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SD960 IS Gallery and Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Fujifilm S8100fd
SD960 IS | Fujifilm S8100fd | |||
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Screen size | 2.8" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Canon SD960 IS
Fujifilm S8100fd | SD960 IS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing |
Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Fujifilm S8100fd
SD960 IS | Fujifilm S8100fd | |||
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Released | February 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Similar generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS | Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd | |
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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 |