Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm X20

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon SD960 IS versus Fujifilm X20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) is pretty close but the SD960 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X20 (2/3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The SD960 IS was introduced 5 years before the Fujifilm X20 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SD960 IS scores against the Fujifilm X20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD960 IS & Fujifilm X20. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SD960 IS Gallery & Fujifilm X20 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SD960 IS provides external measurements of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X20 has specifications of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs).

See the Canon SD960 IS versus Fujifilm X20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SD960 IS versus the Fujifilm X20.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD960 IS and Fujifilm X20 is 95 and 83 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD960 IS and Fujifilm X20.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The SD960 IS has got the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field more difficult. The more aged SD960 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.