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Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus FE-45

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Olympus FE-45 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus FE-45 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
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 110 IS
Olympus FE-45
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus FE-45 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Canon SD960 IS and Olympus FE-45, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the FE-45 (10MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was manufactured 2 months after the FE-45 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SD960 IS scores against the FE-45 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Olympus FE-45

 SD960 IS FE-45 
Display dimensions2.8"2.5"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Canon SD960 IS

 FE-45 SD960 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Olympus FE-45

 SD960 IS FE-45 
LaunchedFebruary 2009January 2009Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus FE-45 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SD960 IS has outside dimensions 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 Olympus FE-45 has specifications of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SD960 IS against the FE-45.

Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus FE-45 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SD960 IS and FE-45 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus FE-45 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus FE-45 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD960 IS and FE-45.

As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SD960 IS to provide extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus FE-45 sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD960 IS
Portrait photography with Olympus FE-45
26
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Street photography highlights
Olympus FE-45 Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Sports photography factors
Olympus FE-45 Sports photography factors
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Digital)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Travel photography info
Olympus FE-45 Travel photography info
58
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Landscape photography details
Olympus FE-45 Landscape photography details
36
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
26
image stabilization (Digital)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5")
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Vlogging details
Olympus FE-45 Vlogging details
30
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
25
image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic port
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Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus FE-45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Olympus FE-45
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISOlympus FE-45
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Olympus FE-45
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-18 2009-01-07
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
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) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.8 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145 gr (0.32 lb) 142 gr (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch - $130