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Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus FE-5020

Portability
95 Imaging
34 Features
27 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Olympus FE-5020 front
Portability
95 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
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Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 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
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 110 IS
Olympus FE-5020
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Also referred to as X-935
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Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus FE-5020, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the FE-5020 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was brought out 5 months prior to the FE-5020 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the SD960 IS matches up versus the FE-5020 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Olympus FE-5020

          

          

            
 SD960 IS FE-5020 
Screen size2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Canon SD960 IS

          

          

            
 FE-5020 SD960 IS 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Olympus FE-5020

          

          

            
 SD960 IS FE-5020 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009July 2009Similar age
Manual focus  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch screen  Absent Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SD960 IS has got 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-5020 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SD960 IS and the FE-5020.
Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SD960 IS and FE-5020 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD960 IS and FE-5020.
As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of images however you may want to take the age  of the products into consideration.

            Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon SD960 IS Portrait photography features
Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography features
26
 offers face detect focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not possible
 external flash not possible
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
20
 manual focus not available
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon SD960 IS Street photography info
Olympus FE-5020 Street photography info
56
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
59
 environment proof
 lighter than competition (137 grams)
 fixed screen
 lack of image stabilization
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Canon SD960 IS as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus FE-5020 as a Sports photography camera
25
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 max fps low (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
24
 environment proof
 low max shutter speed (1/500s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon SD960 IS
Travel photography with Olympus FE-5020
58
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
 lighter than competition (137g)
 environment proof
 has built in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SD960 IS as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus FE-5020 as a Landscape photography camera
36
 fairly wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (2.8 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 manual exposure not possible
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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 rather wide (24mm)
 environment proof
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 no manual mode
 lack of image stabilization
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SD960 IS as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus FE-5020 as a Vlogging camera
30
 fairly wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focusing
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have microphone port
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 rather wide (24mm)
 lighter than competition (137 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 lack of image stabilization
 low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
 no microphone jack
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Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Olympus FE-5020
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISOlympus FE-5020
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Olympus FE-5020
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 110 IS X-935
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-18 2009-07-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 4.00 m 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 145 grams (0.32 lbs) 137 grams (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 model NB-4L LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus xD-Picture Card, microSD
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price - $160