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Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus SH-3

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus SH-3 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 110 IS
Olympus SH-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Launched February 2016
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SH-2
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Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus SH-3 Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Canon SD960 IS versus Olympus SH-3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Olympus. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the SD960 IS (12MP) and SH-3 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was introduced 8 years before the SH-3 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SD960 IS grades against the SH-3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Olympus SH-3

 SD960 IS SH-3 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Canon SD960 IS

 SH-3 SD960 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2016February 2009More recent by 84 months
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Olympus SH-3

 SD960 IS SH-3 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus SH-3 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. 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) and the Olympus SH-3 has measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SD960 IS against the SH-3.

Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus SH-3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD960 IS and SH-3 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus SH-3 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus SH-3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The photograph here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD960 IS and SH-3.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Olympus SH-3 to offer you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older SD960 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus SH-3 sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Portrait photography details
Olympus SH-3 Portrait photography details
26
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
44
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW files
no manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Street photography factors
Olympus SH-3 Street photography factors
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
70
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
features touch to focus
lighter than average (271 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Sports photography details
Olympus SH-3 Sports photography details
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
51
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Travel photography information
Olympus SH-3 Travel photography information
58
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
74
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
lighter than average (271 grams)
features touch to focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Landscape photography advice
Olympus SH-3 Landscape photography advice
37
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
55
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Vlogging factors
Olympus SH-3 Vlogging factors
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
35
fairly wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than average (271 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
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Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus SH-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Olympus SH-3
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISOlympus Stylus SH-3
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Olympus Stylus SH-3
Also Known as Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-02-18 2016-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 11.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145 gr (0.32 lbs) 271 gr (0.60 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
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 life - 380 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-4L LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots 1 1
Retail price - $579