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Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm Z30

Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
27 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
Portability
96 Imaging
33 Features
13 Overall
25

Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 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
  • Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 110 IS
Fujifilm Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SD960 IS versus Fujifilm Z30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was brought out very close to the Fujifilm Z30 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SD960 IS grades versus the Fujifilm Z30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Fujifilm Z30

		

		

			
 SD960 IS Fujifilm Z30 
Screen sizing2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Canon SD960 IS

		

		

			
 Fujifilm Z30 SD960 IS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Fujifilm Z30

		

		

			
 SD960 IS Fujifilm Z30 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009February 2009Same age
Manually focus  Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither features Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SD960 IS enjoys exterior dimensions of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Fujifilm Z30 has proportions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SD960 IS versus Fujifilm Z30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SD960 IS against the Fujifilm Z30.
Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SD960 IS and Fujifilm Z30 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD960 IS and Fujifilm Z30.
Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon SD960 IS to produce extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively.
	
			Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SD960 IS as a Portrait photography camera
 Fujifilm Z30 as a Portrait photography camera
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 offers face detect focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not available
 external flash not possible
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
19
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon SD960 IS Street photography info
Fujifilm Z30 Street photography info
57
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
55
 lighter than competition (110g)
 no articulating screen
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SD960 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm Z30
25
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
16
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon SD960 IS
Travel photography with Fujifilm Z30
58
 built-in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
 lighter than competition (110 grams)
 built-in flash
 missing Time Lapse mode
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SD960 IS Landscape photography details
Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography details
37
 quite wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (2.8")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 manual mode not available
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 lack of Timelapse recording
22
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 no manual control
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SD960 IS Vlogging advice
Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging advice
31
 quite wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focusing
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of microphone support
25
 lighter than competition (110g)
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
 missing mic socket
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Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Fujifilm Z30
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISFujifilm FinePix Z30
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Fujifilm FinePix Z30
Also Known as Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-18 2009-02-17
Physical type 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
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focusing range 2cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 3s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 145g (0.32 pounds) 110g (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 NP-45
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release - $150