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Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38

Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS 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
  • Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 110 IS
Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was unveiled 5 years earlier than the TG-2 iHS and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the SD960 IS matches up against the TG-2 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 SD960 IS TG-2 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Canon SD960 IS

 TG-2 iHS SD960 IS 
IntroducedJune 2013February 2009Fresher by 53 months
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution610k230kClearer display (+380k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Olympus TG-2 iHS

 SD960 IS TG-2 iHS 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SD960 IS features physical measurements 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 TG-2 iHS has sizing of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SD960 IS compared to the TG-2 iHS.

Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD960 IS and TG-2 iHS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The graphic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SD960 IS and TG-2 iHS.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images although you have to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older SD960 IS will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
26
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD960 IS
Street photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Sports photography details
Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography details
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Travel photography information
Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography information
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
environment proof
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
36
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
46
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Vlogging features
Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging features
30
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
36
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing microphone socket
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Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISOlympus Tough TG-2 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
Also called Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-02-18 2013-06-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 610k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145g (0.32 lb) 230g (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 life - 350 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-4L Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus -
Card slots 1 1
Retail price - $380