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Canon G16 vs Canon SD970 IS

Portability
85 Imaging
38 Features
62 Overall
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Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Canon PowerShot SD970 IS front
Portability
94 Imaging
35 Features
24 Overall
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Canon G16 vs Canon SD970 IS Key Specs

Canon G16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 356g - 109 x 76 x 40mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Previous Model is Canon G15
Canon SD970 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-185mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 160g - 96 x 57 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 990 IS
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Canon G16 vs Canon SD970 IS Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon G16 versus Canon SD970 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are designed by Canon. The resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the SD970 IS (12MP) is relatively close but the G16 (1/1.7") and SD970 IS (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The G16 was revealed 4 years after the SD970 IS which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the G16 scores vs the SD970 IS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Canon SD970 IS

		

		

			
 G16 SD970 IS 
AnnouncedNovember 2013February 2009Newer by 59 months
Focus manually  Very exact focus
Screen resolution922k461kClearer screen (+461k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Canon SD970 IS over the Canon G16

		

		

			
 SD970 IS G16 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon G16 and Canon SD970 IS

		

		

			
 G16 SD970 IS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen  Lacking Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon G16 vs Canon SD970 IS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Canon G16 comes with external dimensions of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") and a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Canon SD970 IS has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
Examine the Canon G16 versus Canon SD970 IS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the G16 against the SD970 IS.
Canon G16 vs Canon SD970 IS size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability score of the G16 and SD970 IS is 85 and 94 respectively.
Canon G16 vs Canon SD970 IS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon G16 vs Canon SD970 IS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G16 and SD970 IS.
As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The G16 comes with the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF simpler. The fresher G16 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Canon G16 vs Canon SD970 IS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon G16 vs Canon SD970 IS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon G16 vs Canon SD970 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon G16 Portrait photography advice
Canon SD970 IS Portrait photography advice
49
 focusing manually
 great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
 features face detect focusing
 delivers RAW files
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/1.7")
26
 includes face detection focusing
 lack of manual focus
 no manual mode
 external flash not possible
 MP count low (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon G16
Street photography with Canon SD970 IS
58
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 screen is fixed
 small sensor size (1/1.7")
 more heavy than average in class (356g)
56
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Canon G16 Sports photography advice
Canon SD970 IS Sports photography advice
44
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features tracking focus
 good battery life (360 per charge)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/1.7")
 lacks phase detect AF
25
 image stabilization (Optical)
 max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 MP count low (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon G16 Travel photography features
Canon SD970 IS Travel photography features
64
 good battery life (360 CIPA)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (28mm)
 very good max aperture (f1.8)
 more heavy than average in class (356 grams)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
51
 built-in flash
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 wide angle not great (37mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon G16 as a Landscape photography camera
 Canon SD970 IS as a Landscape photography camera
58
 focusing manually
 fairly wide (28mm)
 very good max aperture (f1.8)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 good battery life (360 per charge)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/1.7")
32
 screen is a good size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not great (37mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
 no manual mode
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon G16 as a Vlogging camera
 Canon SD970 IS as a Vlogging camera
33
 fairly wide (28mm)
 very good max aperture (f1.8)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no microphone port
 more heavy than average in class (356 grams)
28
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection focusing
 wide angle not great (37mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have external mic support
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Canon G16 vs Canon SD970 IS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Canon SD970 IS
 Canon PowerShot G16Canon PowerShot SD970 IS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot G16 Canon PowerShot SD970 IS
Also referred to as - Digital IXUS 990 IS
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-11-25 2009-02-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 37-185mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display technology TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 7.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 356 gr (0.78 lbs) 160 gr (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") 96 x 57 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 230 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L NB-5L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $499 -