Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus TG-320
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Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus TG-320 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus TG-320 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD960 IS & Olympus TG-320. The entire galleries are available at Canon SD960 IS Gallery & Olympus TG-320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Olympus TG-320
SD960 IS | TG-320 | |||
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Display size | 2.8" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.1") |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Canon SD960 IS
TG-320 | SD960 IS | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 35 months |
Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Olympus TG-320
SD960 IS | TG-320 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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).
Look at the Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus TG-320 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus TG-320 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS | Olympus TG-320 | |
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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 |