Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon SD960 IS versus Olympus TG-820 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the TG-820 iHS (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was announced 4 years earlier than the TG-820 iHS and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the SD960 IS scores vs the TG-820 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD960 IS & Olympus TG-820 iHS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SD960 IS Gallery & Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SD960 IS comes with exterior measurements of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-820 iHS has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SD960 IS versus Olympus TG-820 iHS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SD960 IS and the TG-820 iHS.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SD960 IS and TG-820 iHS is 95 and 92 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD960 IS and TG-820 iHS.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of photographs but you should factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older SD960 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.