Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Canon SD960 IS versus Olympus SP-610UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was manufactured 22 months prior to the SP-610UZ making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the SD960 IS scores vs the SP-610UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD960 IS and Olympus SP-610UZ. The entire galleries are available at Canon SD960 IS Gallery and Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SD960 IS has outside measurements of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Olympus SP-610UZ has specifications of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD960 IS versus Olympus SP-610UZ in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SD960 IS versus the SP-610UZ.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD960 IS and SP-610UZ is 95 and 79 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The photograph below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SD960 IS and SP-610UZ.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-610UZ to give you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older SD960 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.