Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS
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Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD960 IS and Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The complete galleries are available at Canon SD960 IS Gallery and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS
SD960 IS | XZ-2 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Canon SD960 IS
XZ-2 iHS | SD960 IS | |||
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Announced | December 2012 | February 2009 | More recent by 46 months | |
Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
SD960 IS | XZ-2 iHS | |||
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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).
Check the Canon SD960 IS and Olympus XZ-2 iHS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS | Olympus XZ-2 iHS | |
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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 |