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Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Olympus XZ-2 iHS front
Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
67
Overall
49

Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus XZ-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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 110 IS
Olympus XZ-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
  • Announced December 2012
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Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Overview

Below is a complete review of the Canon SD960 IS and Olympus XZ-2 iHS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is pretty comparable but the SD960 IS (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") boast different sensor size.

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The SD960 IS was launched 4 years earlier than the XZ-2 iHS and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SD960 IS matches up against the XZ-2 iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 SD960 IS XZ-2 iHS 

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

 XZ-2 iHS SD960 IS 
AnnouncedDecember 2012February 2009More recent by 46 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

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

 SD960 IS XZ-2 iHS 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SD960 IS enjoys outer 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 XZ-2 iHS has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD960 IS compared to the XZ-2 iHS.

Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SD960 IS and XZ-2 iHS is 95 and 85 respectively.

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

Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The visual here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD960 IS and XZ-2 iHS.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical MP albeit different sensor measurements. The SD960 IS uses the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF trickier. The older SD960 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus XZ-2 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
26
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
46
manual focus
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD960 IS
Street photography with Olympus XZ-2 iHS
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
66
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors in class (346 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD960 IS
Sports photography with Olympus XZ-2 iHS
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
good battery power (340 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Travel photography info
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Travel photography info
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
61
good battery power (340 per charge)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (346 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD960 IS
Landscape photography with Olympus XZ-2 iHS
37
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
55
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
good battery power (340 per charge)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Vlogging highlights
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Vlogging highlights
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
36
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic support
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
heavier than competitors in class (346g)
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Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISOlympus XZ-2 iHS
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Olympus XZ-2 iHS
Also called as Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-18 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 35
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.8 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 8.60 m (ISO 800)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145g (0.32 pounds) 346g (0.76 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.3
DXO Low light score not tested 216
Other
Battery life - 340 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-4L Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost - $450