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Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus TG-320

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Olympus TG-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus TG-320 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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 110 IS
Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus TG-320 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus TG-320, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the TG-320 (14MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was brought out 3 years before the TG-320 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SD960 IS matches up versus the TG-320 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Olympus TG-320

 SD960 IS TG-320 
Display size2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Canon SD960 IS

 TG-320 SD960 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2009More recent by 35 months

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Olympus TG-320

 SD960 IS TG-320 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus TG-320 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SD960 IS features outer measurements of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Olympus TG-320 has proportions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SD960 IS versus the TG-320.

Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus TG-320 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD960 IS and TG-320 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus TG-320 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus TG-320 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SD960 IS and TG-320.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-320 to render greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The older SD960 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus TG-320 sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-320 as a Portrait photography camera
26
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
33
good resolution (14MP)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-320 Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than competitors in class (155g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Sports photography details
Olympus TG-320 Sports photography details
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (150 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD960 IS
Travel photography with Olympus TG-320
58
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than competitors in class (155g)
weather proofing
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (150 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography info
36
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
39
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery (150 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Vlogging highlights
Olympus TG-320 Vlogging highlights
30
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (155g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus TG-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Olympus TG-320
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISOlympus TG-320
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Olympus TG-320
Alternate name Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-02-18 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III+
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
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 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus range 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145 grams (0.32 pounds) 155 grams (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 - 150 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-4L LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch - $0