Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus SZ-10

The following is a extended overview of the Canon SD960 IS versus Olympus SZ-10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was brought out 24 months prior to the SZ-10 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the SD960 IS grades versus the SZ-10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD960 IS & Olympus SZ-10. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SD960 IS Gallery & Olympus SZ-10 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SD960 IS enjoys exterior measurements of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-10 has proportions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SD960 IS compared to the SZ-10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD960 IS and SZ-10 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SD960 IS and SZ-10.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus SZ-10 to render extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged SD960 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.