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Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SD970 IS

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SD970 IS front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SD970 IS Key Specs

Canon SD4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-5.3) lens
  • 175g - 100 x 54 x 23mm
  • Announced August 2010
  • Other Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 990 IS
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SD970 IS Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon SD4000 IS and Canon SD970 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Canon. The resolution of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and the SD970 IS (12MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was brought out 18 months after the SD970 IS which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SD4000 IS scores vs the SD970 IS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Canon SD970 IS

 SD4000 IS SD970 IS 
RevealedAugust 2010February 2009Newer by 18 months

Reasons to pick Canon SD970 IS over the Canon SD4000 IS

 SD970 IS SD4000 IS 
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Canon SD970 IS

 SD4000 IS SD970 IS 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SD970 IS Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SD4000 IS has outer dimensions of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Canon SD970 IS has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SD4000 IS and Canon SD970 IS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SD4000 IS vs the SD970 IS.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SD970 IS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD4000 IS and SD970 IS is 94 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SD970 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SD970 IS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD4000 IS and SD970 IS.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon SD970 IS to deliver greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern SD4000 IS provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SD970 IS sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SD970 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SD970 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Portrait photography info
Canon SD970 IS Portrait photography info
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
26
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Street photography highlights
Canon SD970 IS Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Sports photography factors
Canon SD970 IS Sports photography factors
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Travel photography camera
Canon SD970 IS as a Travel photography camera
64
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
51
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Landscape photography features
Canon SD970 IS Landscape photography features
41
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
32
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Vlogging details
Canon SD970 IS Vlogging details
32
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SD970 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Canon SD970 IS
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISCanon PowerShot SD970 IS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Canon PowerShot SD970 IS
Also called IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S Digital IXUS 990 IS
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-08-02 2009-02-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-105mm (3.8x) 37-185mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focus distance 3cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
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 175g (0.39 pounds) 160g (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 96 x 57 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NB-6L NB-5L
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $300 -