Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus Tough-3000

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus Tough-3000, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the Tough-3000 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was introduced 10 months before the Tough-3000 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the SD960 IS matches up vs the Tough-3000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD960 IS & Olympus Stylus Tough-3000. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SD960 IS Gallery & Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. 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 Tough-3000 has proportions of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus Tough-3000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SD960 IS against the Tough-3000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD960 IS and Tough-3000 is 95 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD960 IS and Tough-3000.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of photos but you need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The older SD960 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.