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Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus 6000

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus 6000 Key Specs

Canon SD960 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 54 x 22mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 110 IS
Olympus 6000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 6000
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Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus 6000 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus 6000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the 6000 (10MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was unveiled 4 months prior to the 6000 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SD960 IS matches up against the 6000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Olympus 6000

 SD960 IS 6000 
Screen dimensions2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")

Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Canon SD960 IS

 6000 SD960 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Olympus 6000

 SD960 IS 6000 
RevealedFebruary 2009July 2009Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus 6000 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. 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 6000 has sizing of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus 6000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SD960 IS vs the 6000.

Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus 6000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD960 IS and 6000 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus 6000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus 6000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD960 IS and 6000.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon SD960 IS to give extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus 6000 sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus 6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus 6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Portrait photography information
Olympus 6000 Portrait photography information
26
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Street photography advice
Olympus 6000 Street photography advice
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Sports photography information
Olympus 6000 Sports photography information
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 6000 as a Travel photography camera
58
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
environment sealing
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Landscape photography details
Olympus 6000 Landscape photography details
36
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
35
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Vlogging details
Olympus 6000 Vlogging details
30
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus 6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Olympus 6000
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISOlympus Stylus Tough 6000
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Olympus Stylus Tough 6000
Alternate name Digital IXUS 110 IS mju Tough 6000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-18 2009-07-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 50
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing range 2cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1/4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145 grams (0.32 lbs) 179 grams (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch - $259