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Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45

Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus TG-6 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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 110 IS
Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Revealed May 2019
  • Replaced the Olympus TG-5
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Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon SD960 IS versus Olympus TG-6, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the TG-6 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was brought out 11 years before the TG-6 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SD960 IS scores versus the TG-6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Olympus TG-6

 SD960 IS TG-6 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Canon SD960 IS

 TG-6 SD960 IS 
RevealedMay 2019February 2009More modern by 124 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen size3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Olympus TG-6

 SD960 IS TG-6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SD960 IS has outside measurements of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-6 has proportions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD960 IS and the TG-6.

Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SD960 IS and TG-6 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SD960 IS and TG-6.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you should really take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged SD960 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD960 IS
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-6
26
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
40
has manual focus
supports face detect focus
exports RAW formats
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Street photography advice
Olympus TG-6 Street photography advice
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (253 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Sports photography features
Olympus TG-6 Sports photography features
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
47
max fps high (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery power (340 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Travel photography details
Olympus TG-6 Travel photography details
58
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
68
great battery power (340 CIPA)
weather proofing
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than others in class (253 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-6 as a Landscape photography camera
37
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
57
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery power (340 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Vlogging features
Olympus TG-6 Vlogging features
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
34
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (253g)
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Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Olympus TG-6
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISOlympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Olympus Tough TG-6
Also called as Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-02-18 2019-05-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VIII
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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145 grams (0.32 lb) 253 grams (0.56 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 - 340 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-4L LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch - $449