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Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm T500

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38

Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm T500 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 T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm T500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the SD960 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm T500 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was released 4 years prior to the Fujifilm T500 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SD960 IS scores versus the Fujifilm T500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Fujifilm T500

 SD960 IS Fujifilm T500 
Screen dimension2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Canon SD960 IS

 Fujifilm T500 SD960 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2009More modern by 47 months

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Fujifilm T500

 SD960 IS Fujifilm T500 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD960 IS provides physical 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 T500 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SD960 IS versus the Fujifilm T500.

Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm T500 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SD960 IS and Fujifilm T500 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm T500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD960 IS and Fujifilm T500.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Fujifilm T500 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SD960 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm T500 sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Portrait photography features
Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography features
26
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Street photography details
Fujifilm T500 Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (136g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD960 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm T500
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm T500 Travel photography highlights
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
76
lighter than competitors (136g)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm T500 as a Landscape photography camera
37
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
42
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm T500 Vlogging highlights
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
35
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than competitors (136 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Fujifilm T500
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISFujifilm FinePix T500
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Fujifilm FinePix T500
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-02-18 2013-01-07
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3440
Max native ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.8 -
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264, 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145 grams (0.32 lb) 136 grams (0.30 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus -
Storage slots One One
Retail price - $0