Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

In this article, we are contrasting the Canon SD960 IS versus Olympus SP-620 UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SD960 IS (12MP) and SP-620 UZ (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was manufactured 3 years prior to the SP-620 UZ and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SD960 IS grades against the SP-620 UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD960 IS and Olympus SP-620 UZ. The entire galleries are available at Canon SD960 IS Gallery and Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SD960 IS has external measurements of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Olympus SP-620 UZ has measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SD960 IS versus Olympus SP-620 UZ in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SD960 IS versus the SP-620 UZ.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD960 IS and SP-620 UZ is 95 and 78 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD960 IS and SP-620 UZ.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus SP-620 UZ to provide extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older SD960 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.