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Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm Z37

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Also Known as Digital IXUS 110 IS
Fujifilm Z37
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Announced July 2009
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Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Canon SD960 IS and Fujifilm Z37, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was unveiled 5 months earlier than the Fujifilm Z37 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SD960 IS scores vs the Fujifilm Z37 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Fujifilm Z37

 SD960 IS Fujifilm Z37 
Display dimension2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Canon SD960 IS

 Fujifilm Z37 SD960 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Fujifilm Z37

 SD960 IS Fujifilm Z37 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009July 2009Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SD960 IS comes with external measurements of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Fujifilm Z37 has proportions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SD960 IS vs the Fujifilm Z37.

Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD960 IS and Fujifilm Z37 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The picture here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SD960 IS and Fujifilm Z37.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SD960 IS to provide greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Portrait photography features
Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography features
26
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Street photography features
Fujifilm Z37 Street photography features
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
54
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Sports photography information
Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography information
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Travel photography details
Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography details
58
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
56
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography highlights
37
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging highlights
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
25
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Fujifilm Z37
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISFujifilm FinePix Z37
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Fujifilm FinePix Z37
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-18 2009-07-22
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 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
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) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focusing distance 2cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 3 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 grams (0.32 lb) 125 grams (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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-45A
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price - $130