Canon SD970 IS vs Canon SX410 IS
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![Canon PowerShot SD970 IS front Canon PowerShot SD970 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Canon-PowerShot-SD970-IS.jpg)
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Canon SD970 IS vs Canon SX410 IS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Other Name is Digital IXUS 990 IS
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-960mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
- Introduced February 2015
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Canon SD970 IS vs Canon SX410 IS Overview
In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Canon SD970 IS vs Canon SX410 IS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Canon. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the SD970 IS (12MP) and SX410 IS (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The SD970 IS was launched 7 years earlier than the SX410 IS which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SD970 IS grades vs the SX410 IS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Canon SD970 IS vs Canon SX410 IS Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD970 IS and Canon PowerShot SX410 IS. The complete galleries are available at Canon SD970 IS Gallery and Canon SX410 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD970 IS over the Canon SX410 IS
SD970 IS | SX410 IS | |||
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Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Canon SD970 IS
SX410 IS | SD970 IS | |||
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Introduced | February 2015 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 72 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the Canon SD970 IS and Canon SX410 IS
SD970 IS | SX410 IS | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Canon SD970 IS vs Canon SX410 IS Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SD970 IS offers physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Canon SX410 IS has proportions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SD970 IS vs Canon SX410 IS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SD970 IS compared to the SX410 IS.
![Canon SD970 IS vs Canon SX410 IS size comparison Canon SD970 IS vs Canon SX410 IS size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD970-IS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX410-IS-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SD970 IS and SX410 IS is 94 and 80 respectively.
![Canon SD970 IS vs Canon SX410 IS top view buttons comparison Canon SD970 IS vs Canon SX410 IS top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD970-IS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX410-IS-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SD970 IS vs Canon SX410 IS Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The pic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD970 IS and SX410 IS.
Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX410 IS to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged SD970 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Canon SD970 IS vs Canon SX410 IS sensor size comparison Canon SD970 IS vs Canon SX410 IS sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD970-IS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX410-IS-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SD970 IS vs Canon SX410 IS Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SD970 IS vs Canon SX410 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SD970 IS vs Canon SX410 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD970-IS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX410-IS-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Canon SD970 IS vs Canon SX410 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD970 IS | Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD970 IS | Canon PowerShot SX410 IS |
Also called | Digital IXUS 990 IS | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-02-18 | 2015-02-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | DIGIC 4+ |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5152 x 3864 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-185mm (5.0x) | 24-960mm (40.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 0cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 0.5 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | 160 gr (0.35 lb) | 325 gr (0.72 lb) |
Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") |
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 life | - | 185 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-5L | NB-11LH |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | - | $199 |