Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot SD960 IS and Olympus Tough TG-310

Comparison of Canon PowerShot SD960 IS and Olympus Tough TG-310 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS ×
Olympus Tough TG-310 ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot SD960 ISOlympus Tough TG-310
BrandCanonOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/http://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberSD960 ISTG-310
Camera formatUltra CompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20092011
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9896
Width (mm)2223
Height (mm)5463
Weight (g)162155
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)12.114
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.541.44
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4288 x 2416(10.4 mp other)
  • 4288 x 3216(13.8 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • .mpo
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)10.6
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Image: H.264, Audio: PCM)MP4 (MPEG-4)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom LensOlympus Lens, 10 Lenses in 8 Groups, 4 Aspherical Lenses
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 112.0028.00 - 102.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00 - 20.002.00
Zoom ratio (x)43.6
Aperture range (f)0.17 - 0.360.20 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5050
Macro focus range (cm)2 - 502 - 50
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect with Face DetectionCCD Contrast Detection: iESP Auto, Spot AF, Face Detection AF, AF Tracking
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.82.7
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600. 3200 requires special scene modeAuto, High Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • underwater
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent1
  • overcast
  • tungsten
  • underwater
Shutter speed range (s)1/1600 - 151/2000 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Center-weighted, Spot (center), Face Detect AEDigital ESP Metering, Spot Metering
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Aquarium, Underwater, ISO 3200, Indoor, Kids & Pets, Night SnapshotIntelligent Auto, Program Auto, Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization, Panorama, Beauty Mode, Magic Filter, 3D Mode, Scene Modes (1
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 12
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto red-eye correction
  • fe lock
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow synchro
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 1-13 ft./30cm-4.0m (W), 1-6.6 ft./30cm-2.0m (T)ISO 800:Wide: 0.66ft (0.2m) - 13.8ft (4.2m), 4.64 ft (0.5m) - 9.5ft (2.9m)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)-19
Included memory type-Internal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant+-
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • hdmi output
  • audio/video output)
  • hdmi type-d
  • multi-terminal (usb connector
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.21-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)10.6
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-200
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.42-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.46-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.08-
Startup time (s)1.7-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)9-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)200150
Battery form factorProprietary NB-4LProprietary LI-42B
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NB-4L Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary LI-42B Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • canon software suite
  • olympus [ib] software cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical Image Stabilization, Face Detection, Motion Detection, 720p HD video. Available in silver, blue, pink, and gold.Dual Image Stabilization, 720p Movies, Waterproof (3m), Shockproof (1.5m), Freezeproof, In-Camera Panorama, AF Tracking



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