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Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus TG-3

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus TG-3 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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 110 IS
Olympus TG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Released March 2014
  • Newer Model is Olympus TG-4
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Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus TG-3 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus TG-3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the SD960 IS (12MP) and TG-3 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was announced 6 years earlier than the TG-3 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SD960 IS scores against the TG-3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Olympus TG-3

 SD960 IS TG-3 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Canon SD960 IS

 TG-3 SD960 IS 
ReleasedMarch 2014February 2009Fresher by 62 months
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Olympus TG-3

 SD960 IS TG-3 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD960 IS has outer 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) while the Olympus TG-3 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus TG-3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SD960 IS vs the TG-3.

Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus TG-3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD960 IS and TG-3 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus TG-3 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD960 IS and TG-3.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-3 to produce greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The older SD960 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus TG-3 sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-3 as a Portrait photography camera
26
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-3 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Sports photography details
Olympus TG-3 Sports photography details
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
47
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery pack (330 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Travel photography info
Olympus TG-3 Travel photography info
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
74
great battery pack (330 CIPA)
weather sealing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition in class (247g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-3 Landscape photography advice
37
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
56
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather sealing
great battery pack (330 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-3 as a Vlogging camera
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
34
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic socket
heavier than competition in class (247g)
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Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Olympus TG-3
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISOlympus Tough TG-3
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Olympus Tough TG-3
Also called Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-02-18 2014-03-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145 gr (0.32 lbs) 247 gr (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 330 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-4L LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release - $350