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Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm XP80

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Fujifilm XP80 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38

Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 110 IS
Fujifilm XP80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm XP70
  • Updated by Fujifilm XP90
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Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SD960 IS and Fujifilm XP80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the SD960 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SD960 IS was launched 6 years earlier than the Fujifilm XP80 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SD960 IS scores vs the Fujifilm XP80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Fujifilm XP80

 SD960 IS Fujifilm XP80 
Display dimensions2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP80 over the Canon SD960 IS

 Fujifilm XP80 SD960 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2015February 2009More recent by 71 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Fujifilm XP80

 SD960 IS Fujifilm XP80 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD960 IS features exterior measurements of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm XP80 has dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SD960 IS and Fujifilm XP80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SD960 IS and the Fujifilm XP80.

Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SD960 IS and Fujifilm XP80 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD960 IS and Fujifilm XP80.

As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm XP80 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older SD960 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm XP80 as a Portrait photography camera
26
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Street photography factors
Fujifilm XP80 Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Sports photography factors
Fujifilm XP80 Sports photography factors
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD960 IS
Travel photography with Fujifilm XP80
58
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
weather sealing
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery (210 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm XP80 Landscape photography advice
36
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
40
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery (210 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD960 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm XP80
30
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
34
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
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Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Fujifilm XP80
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISFujifilm XP80
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Fujifilm XP80
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-02-18 2015-01-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focus range 2cm 9cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145 gr (0.32 lbs) 179 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 210 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-4L NP-45S
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, group)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch - $149