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Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR 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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Also Known as Digital IXUS 110 IS
Fujifilm Z1000EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 157g - 102 x 60 x 18mm
  • Released January 2012
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Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SD960 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and the SD960 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") use different sensor dimensions.

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The SD960 IS was revealed 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm Z1000EXR which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the SD960 IS scores vs the Fujifilm Z1000EXR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR

 SD960 IS Fujifilm Z1000EXR 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Canon SD960 IS

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR SD960 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2009More modern by 35 months
Display sizing3.5"2.8"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Fujifilm Z1000EXR

 SD960 IS Fujifilm Z1000EXR 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD960 IS enjoys exterior 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 Z1000EXR has dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

See the Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SD960 IS and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR.

Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD960 IS and Fujifilm Z1000EXR is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SD960 IS and Fujifilm Z1000EXR.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SD960 IS using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR will deliver more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged SD960 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm Z1000EXR Portrait photography factors
26
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Street photography information
Fujifilm Z1000EXR Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Sports photography factors
Fujifilm Z1000EXR Sports photography factors
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Travel photography camera
58
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
65
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD960 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z1000EXR
36
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Vlogging information
Fujifilm Z1000EXR Vlogging information
30
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone port
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Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Fujifilm Z1000EXR
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISFujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR
Alternate name Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-18 2012-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 9cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 145g (0.32 pounds) 157g (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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 life - 220 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-4L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release - $0