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Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus FE-5010

Portability
95 Imaging
34 Features
27 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Olympus FE-5010 front
Portability
96 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
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Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 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
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 110 IS
Olympus FE-5010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Canon SD960 IS versus Olympus FE-5010, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the FE-5010 (12MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was unveiled 2 months after the FE-5010 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SD960 IS grades against the FE-5010 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Olympus FE-5010

          

          

            
 SD960 IS FE-5010 
Screen dimension2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Canon SD960 IS

          

          

            
 FE-5010 SD960 IS 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Olympus FE-5010

          

          

            
 SD960 IS FE-5010 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009January 2009Same generation
Focus manually  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Lack of Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SD960 IS has exterior dimensions 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 Olympus FE-5010 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).
Look at the Canon SD960 IS versus Olympus FE-5010 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 select at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SD960 IS and the FE-5010.
Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SD960 IS and FE-5010 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The picture underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SD960 IS and FE-5010.
All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos although you should always take the production date  of the cameras into account.

            Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SD960 IS as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus FE-5010 as a Portrait photography camera
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 includes face detection focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not possible
 no external flash support
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
20
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not available
 external flash not possible
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon SD960 IS Street photography info
Olympus FE-5010 Street photography info
56
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
66
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 lighter than average in class (130g)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Canon SD960 IS Sports photography details
Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography details
25
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 low fps (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
33
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SD960 IS Travel photography details
Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography details
58
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
 lighter than average in class (130 grams)
 environment proof
 flash built-in
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 low MP (12MP)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 wide angle not the best (36mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SD960 IS Landscape photography factors
Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography factors
36
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 screen is a decent size (2.8")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 manual mode not possible
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 does not have Timelapse recording
31
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 manual focus not available
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not the best (36mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 small screen (2.7")
 manual mode not available
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SD960 IS as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus FE-5010 as a Vlogging camera
30
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection focusing
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have external microphone jack
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 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average in class (130g)
 wide angle not the best (36mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
 lack of mic port
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Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Olympus FE-5010
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISOlympus FE-5010
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Olympus FE-5010
Alternative name Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 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 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.8" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings 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    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data 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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 145 gr (0.32 pounds) 130 gr (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required)
Storage slots One One
Retail cost - $130