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Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm X10

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Fujifilm X10 front
Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
57
Overall
45

Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm X10 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
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 110 IS
Fujifilm X10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 350g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Updated by Fujifilm X20
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Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm X10 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon SD960 IS versus Fujifilm X10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) is pretty similar but the SD960 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X10 (2/3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The SD960 IS was released 4 years earlier than the Fujifilm X10 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SD960 IS matches up against the Fujifilm X10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Fujifilm X10

 SD960 IS Fujifilm X10 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Canon SD960 IS

 Fujifilm X10 SD960 IS 
AnnouncedJuly 2012February 2009Newer by 41 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Fujifilm X10

 SD960 IS Fujifilm X10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.8"2.8"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm X10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SD960 IS features outer measurements 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 X10 has measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SD960 IS versus Fujifilm X10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SD960 IS versus the Fujifilm X10.

Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm X10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD960 IS and Fujifilm X10 is 95 and 83 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm X10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm X10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The pic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD960 IS and Fujifilm X10.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The SD960 IS includes the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult. The more aged SD960 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm X10 sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm X10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm X10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Portrait photography information
Fujifilm X10 Portrait photography information
26
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
49
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/1,000s)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X10 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is very small (2/3")
more heavy than average in class (350 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Sports photography factors
Fujifilm X10 Sports photography factors
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery (270 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (2/3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Travel photography information
Fujifilm X10 Travel photography information
58
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
great battery (270 shots)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (350 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD960 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X10
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
55
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
great battery (270 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (2/3")
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm X10 Vlogging highlights
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (350g)
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Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm X10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Fujifilm X10
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISFujifilm X10
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Fujifilm X10
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-18 2012-07-11
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - EXR
Sensor type CCD CMOS X-TRANS I
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8" 2.8"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 85%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 9.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/1000 seconds
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (70, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (120 fps), 320 x 112 (200 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145g (0.32 lb) 350g (0.77 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 50
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.3
DXO Low light score not tested 245
Other
Battery life - 270 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-4L NP-50
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch - $600