Olympus Camedia C-960 Zoom Digital Camera
The Olympus C-960 Zoom is a 1.31MP 1/3 inch compact camera — known for its 1.31MP 1/3-Inch Sensor and Built-In Zoom Lens. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
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Camera Overview — Olympus C-960 Zoom
Key Features — Olympus C-960 Zoom
1.31MP 1/3-Inch Sensor: Captures images at up to 1280x960 pixels, typical of early 2000s consumer digital cameras.
Built-In Zoom Lens: Fixed lens design makes the camera a self-contained shooting solution with no need for interchangeable optics.
Optical Viewfinder: Allows composing shots without relying on the LCD, useful in bright outdoor conditions.
1.8-Inch LCD Display: Fixed rear screen for image review and menu navigation, standard for cameras of this era.
Built-In Pop-Up Flash: Provides on-camera lighting assistance in low-light situations without any additional accessories.
4x AA Battery Power: Runs on standard AA batteries, making replacements easy to source without proprietary packs.
Camera Specifications — Olympus C-960 Zoom
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Travel |
| Type | Point and Shoot |
| Sensor | 1/3 inch |
| Resolution | 1.31MP |
| ISO Range | 125 – 500 |
| AF System | Contrast Detection |
| AF Points | 1 point |
| Max Photo Resolution | 1280x960 |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Display | 1.8 inches Fixed LCD |
| Display Resolution | 61,000 dots |
| Viewfinder | Optical |
Description — Olympus C-960 Zoom
The Olympus Camedia C-960 Zoom is a point-and-shoot compact camera featuring a 1/3-inch sensor with 1.31MP resolution and a maximum capture resolution of 1280x960 pixels. It uses a fixed lens design, integrating the optics directly into the body. Autofocus relies on contrast detection with a single focus point, and while subject tracking is not available, burst mode is supported.
The camera includes a built-in pop-up flash and an optical viewfinder, alongside a 1.8-inch fixed LCD display at 61,000 dots for image review. ISO sensitivity spans 125 to 500. The body is constructed from plastic, measuring 127 x 67 x 53 mm and weighing 380g, with no weather sealing.
Power comes from four AA batteries, and the camera connects to a computer via USB. There is no Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or image stabilization of any kind.
Pros — Olympus C-960 Zoom
- ✓Built-in pop-up flash provides on-camera lighting without any accessories
- ✓Optical viewfinder offers an alternative to composing shots on the LCD display
- ✓Burst mode supported for capturing sequential images
Cons — Olympus C-960 Zoom
- ✗1.31MP sensor resolution and 1280x960 maximum image output are very limited by modern standards
- ✗Single-point contrast detection autofocus with no subject tracking limits shooting flexibility
- ✗No image stabilization of any kind, either in-body or digital
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